Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q: My eye and mouth were paralyzed after mid facelift. Now 4 months later movement is starting to return and I expect full recovery. During the first three months I was unable to work causing GREAT financial hardship. I want to ask for a refund as compensation but just don’t know... Read more »
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After a facelift, how long does it take for lumps in my cheeks to disappear?
I had a facelift four months ago and am generally pleased. But I have a significant lump below each cheekbone that is very obvious when I smile. It isn't tender, but is very firm and hasn't improved with regular massage for several months. Is this permanent?
After a facelift and fat grafting of my neck, I’m still black and blue. When will this go away?
A lot of the black and blues have gone away but I still have some on my left cheek and some swelling. I am worried why there are some black and blue marks. Will they go away?
Can CoolSculpting be done on front of thighs?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I had CoolSculpting done on my lower, upper inner thighs and abs. I had amazing results. I am a pear shape 40 year old who weighs 125 lb and I tend to have heavy thighs. When standing sideways the front of my thigh bulge forward. Can CoolSculpting be done... Read more »
My face looks like it grew downwards or sagged. Do you have any suggestions?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I looked a lot better in my 20s. The thing is I have lost fat and muscle in my face and my face grew downwards, so when I’ve lost the facial fat and muscle due to aging I look a lot older. I’m only 38. My self esteem is... Read more »
My face has sagged slightly because of weight loss. I would like a mild facelift to get that youthful look back but don’t feel ready for surgery. What are my options?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I’m 31 and my mid face has sagged slightly because of the weight I have lost. Even though I regained weight, it obtained no result. I would like a mild facelift treatment to get that youthful look back, but don’t feel ready for surgical options. A. Thank you for sharing... Read more »
Can’t decide between two facelift methods. What is the difference?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. There were two types of facelifts offered by two different surgeons. One was sewing the cheek muscle only and another was loosening the cheek muscle and then sewing it back (called a high SMAS facelift). What is the difference ? A. There are two basic techniques in facelifting. They include:... Read more »
Treatment options for marionette folds?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am 44 years old. I had a facelift 3 years ago to correct my marionette folds. Unfortunately they were not improved after that procedure. I have had filler on several occasions but these do not really improve these folds either. These are not lines – they are actual... Read more »
Making The Decision To Have My Facelift
Being the wife of a plastic surgeon puts me in an unusual predicament. I’m looked at for what I do as much as for what I don’t do cosmetically. I can’t look overdone or underdone. But when I make decisions to have procedures done for myself, I am doing them for all the same reasons... Read more »
Eyebrow arch after Botox for crows feet. Is this unusual?
Dr. Dean Kane Botox Q & A. Q. I just had my first Botox Injections for my crows feet two weeks ago. My doctor only used a very small amount (3 units each side). My crows feet are gone but now I have a slight arch to one of my eyebrows and a weird little... Read more »
