Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I got Bell’s palsy in October 2012 while I was pregnant. I was not allowed to take steroids. This is the best it has gotten and I want to feel confident. I have such low self esteem due to this. A. Congrats on the pregnancy! So sorry for the... Read more »
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I would like to get rid of the lines when I smile. Is a facelift the answer?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I would like to get rid of the lines when I smile. Is a facelift the answer? A. Surgical lifts would be likened to pulling the bedspread and or top-sheet of your bed up to the head-board and removing the excess material. Minimally invasive procedures such as fillers provide... Read more »
What is the difference between TruSculpt, Liposonix and CoolSculpting?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have gotten different recommendations at different consultations. For fat reduction of the same area, some told me to do Liposonix, and some told me to do CoolSculpting. Also, when I was doing some research on the internet I read about TruSculpting, which seems to be something quite similar.... Read more »
How does CoolSculpting effect areas that have surgical scarring?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How does CoolSculpting effect areas that have surgical scarring? A. Without photos or an examination, it is difficult to answer your question. In general, scar, ie. collagen does not contain fat. Scar remodels over 3 to 12 months or more contracting, tightening and then softening. The fat will tend to... Read more »
Can Sculptra create fullness into areas that haven’t been injected? Does it travel? Can I continue the treatment with another plastic surgeon?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Can Sculptra create fullness into areas that haven’t been injected? Does it travel? Can I continue the treatment with another plastic surgeon? After my first injection, I noticed some fullness in my lower face, but it was injected on my cheeks only. Had 1 vial so far, but for a... Read more »
How can I achieve a Botox brow lift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How can I achieve a Botox brow lift? I went to a medspa recently because I have hooded eyelids and really wanted a brow lift. She basically injected all around my upper forehead and also right above the tail end of my brows. Will this give me my desired effect?... Read more »
After a Botox injection, one of my eyebrows is higher than the other. Can this be fixed?
Botox is an intra-muscular injection but due to its liquid nature, it may diffuse slightly onto adjacent muscles and partially relax them as well. This causes an imbalance of expression as you have experienced.
How long do Restylane Lyft results typically last?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How long do Restylane Lyft results typically last? A. Galderma rebranded Perlane to Restylane Lyft in order to stay within the Restylane Family name. Restylane Lyft retains the same character and duration as it did when it was named Perlane. As a more inter-molecularly linked hyaluronic acid gel, Lyft... Read more »
What is the difference between Restylane Lyft and Sculptra?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What is the difference between Restylane Lyft and Sculptra? A. Restylane Lyft (rebranded Perlane) is a hyaluronic acid (HA) gel filler with moderate projection and moderate volumizing effects. HA’s, I find have very little inflammatory collagen building effects. Sculptra, while categorized as a filler has more distinct bioactivity.... Read more »
Facelift, SMAS lift and/or should I also address ligament?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am in my 30’s and have a little sagging on my cheek. I am considering having a mini facelift. I am not looking for any advice for fillers, etc. I have friend who had a facelift done in her 30’s and it looks really great. She told me asian... Read more »
