Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Can a patient with a pacemaker do CoolSculpting procedures? A. Pacemakers are generally placed under the skin in the upper chest. Following a proper examination by a Certified Cool Sculpting Specialist and no other contra-indications to the CoolSculpting procedure and presuming the pacemaker or its wires do not lie... Read more »
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Should I add an upper blepharoplasty to my facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Should I add an upper blepharoplasty to my facelift? I’m getting a facelift and fat transfer to my face. I also want to get a blethaplasty on my upper eyelids. I am concerned that the doctor has too much to do and will cut corners on my facelift and... Read more »
I had a facelift 18 years ago when I was 50. I believe I still look at least 10 years younger. Am I too old to do it again?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had a facelift 18 years ago when I was 50. I believe I still look at least 10 years younger. I was so pleased with my first facelift, but am I too old to have it done again? Would I still need all the muscles underneath lifted? I... Read more »
Is 170 lbs too heavy for CoolSculpting?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is 170 lbs too heavy for CoolSculpting? A. By itself, 170 pounds does not describe the skin laxity or fat bulges you may have. CoolSculpting (CS) requires a proper fit of the applicator in order to optimally rid the subcutaneous fat. If you have a lot of skin with little fat... Read more »
I recently underwent a Lower Abdominal Resection due to an Ischemic bowel. Could Cool Sculpting have triggered it?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I recently underwent a Lower Abdominal Resection due to an Ischemic bowel. Could CoolSculpting have triggered it? A. I am sorry for your misfortune! CoolSculpting (CS) uses a suction applicator to draw in a bulge of skin and fat which is cooled to near freezing to perform its fat... Read more »
I have mild multiple sclerosis. Can I have cryolipolysis treatment?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have mild multiple sclerosis. Can I have cryolipolysis treatment? A. I am sorry for your misfortune. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is considered a auto-immune demylination of nerve fibers and can cause progressive sensory and motor weakness. I have used CoolSculpting (CS), a cryolipolysis treatment used in the US on... Read more »
I am a mother, 79 years old and had a mini facelift and the scars are weird. Any suggestions?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am a mother, 79 years old and had a mini facelift and the scars are weird. Any suggestions? I just want to know if anyone has ever heard of a mini facelift where the incision went up along the face all the way to temple area and then from... Read more »
Is one session of Sculptra enough?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is one session of Sculptra enough? I am 40 and recently had 1 syringe of Restylane injected into my tear troughs. I was unhappy with the results and the dermatologist said it’s because filling the tear troughs made the slight flattening of my cheeks more prominent. She offered me... Read more »
Is it safe to have a third CoolSculpting session on my abdomen?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is it safe to have a third CoolSculpting session on my abdomen? I have had two sessions on my abdomen (lower – with large applicator) done but want to go in for a third time. Would that be harmful to me in anyway? It’s been about 4 months since my last... Read more »
Botox for a 15 year old patient in the forehead area?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Botox for a 15 year old patient in the forehead area? It is a really deep wrinkle, I’m not quite sure if it is caused by an enlarged brow bone, or my skin type but it is very noticeable. In my side profile you can see it sink in... Read more »
