Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am planning to have a facelift, cheek lift, fat transfer, and laser in one operation. The doctor favors local with oral sedation. I am concerned that a six-hour procedure may have me aware and exceed my tolerance level. I’d love to hear from others who have gone through... Read more »
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Are under eye filler/Botox/ Restylane permanent?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Are under eye filler/Botox/Restylane permanent? If not, how long does it last? I’m thinking about getting my under eye bags/dark circles done. The dark circles under my eyes constantly make me look tired. I want to know if injections is something you do once or if I will... Read more »
This is my first time using Botox. Is this normal?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I just had Botox for the first time. I am 37 with minimal wrinkles. I wanted to try Botox in the “crows feet” area and asked if it would help with slight wrinkling under my eyes when I smile. Injector asked me to smile, made a couple of... Read more »
Could something like CoolSculpting or cryosurgery treat Gynecomastia? Can the cold kill glandular tissue? I’m not worried about fat.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I know cold at a certain temperature for a certain time can cause cell death in fatty tissue. I imagine it could do the same with any living cell. At what temperature would cells in your mammary glands die? A. Great question! CoolSculpting’s cooling endpoint is just above... Read more »
What is your opinion on using a board certified surgeon in facial and reconstructive surgery for a facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. What is your opinion on using a board certified surgeon in facial and reconstructive surgery for a facelift? I have been trying to research information on facelifts. It appears that it would be a good rule of thumb to consult with a board certified surgeon in facial and reconstructive facial... Read more »
What can I do to take years off my face?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. After ten years of a very stressful life, I have decided to invest in me! I lost my only child at age nine to brain cancer medullablastoma then 13 months later lost my husband to a brain aneurysm then my brother passed with liver cancer and last March loss... Read more »
Would cool sculpting work for me with 2 treatments? Or is Liposuction necessary?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Would cool sculpting work for me with 2 treatments? Or is Liposuction necessary? I am 37 years old and have stubborn arm fat which hasn’t been improved with any type of exercise or diet all my life. Otherwise I am happy with my body. I am also nervous about the... Read more »
Help with SINGLE frown line, not a number 11. It is 1 inch long. Plastic surgeon said it was a split muscle & should be removed?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Help with SINGLE frown line, not a number 11. It is 1 inch long. Plastic surgeon said it was a split muscle & should be removed? I am worried about the side effects of resectioning the muscle, I hear its risky. Will Botox work if I get it every 3... Read more »
Does CoolSculpting treat cellulite?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Does CoolSculpting treat cellulite? My legs from the top down to my knees have bad cellulite and as I’m loosing weight it is looking worse. What can I do? A. Cellulite is nothing more than a superficial layer of normal fat cells caught beneath the poorly expansive skin. The... Read more »
Is it better to address skin rejuvenation before or after facelift surgery?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Is it better to address skin rejuvenation before or after facelift surgery? A. Great question! This is a continuous source of confusion for ALL patients. First, you must know all the options under the categories for face, neck, eyelid and forehead enhancements. These include: surgical, injectible, non-invasive laser /... Read more »
