Dr. Dean Kane Botox Q & A. Q. My top lip doesn’t lift enough. When smiling with lips together it looks normal but when smiling or laughing with lips apart my top lip isn’t lifting so looks like half a smile. My injectant didn’t inject low down on crows feet but could it still have... Read more »
Am I a good candidate for restylane? Do I have under eye hollowing?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I’m very unhappy with the way my under eye looks. Would I need more than one syringe? I’ve been saving up for a while, so far I have saved $700. I am looking for a skilled surgeon in the New York City area because I live in Brooklyn, but the... Read more »
Will lymph drainage massage help after a Facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I have heard a Lymphatic Massage helps against swelling after a facelift. Is this true or just performed because of the placebo effect? It is quite expensive and the Danish doctor says at least 5 treatments are needed? Is there any research proving this? A. It is a natural... Read more »
How do I look in my selfies?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Why do selfies make me feel more self-conscious of my looks? A. This is a fun question to answer! Selfies or self-portraits like computer-cameras are quick photos without the advantages of proper lighting and a good photographer. The angle of the camera and direction of the lighting will... Read more »
Sun Damage 411!
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. OK! I get it. Stay out of the sun but for people like me who loved the sun and now have sun damaged aging skin and pigmentation; is there anything I can do to rejuvenate? A. For those of you still sunning or burning, we recommend our patients to... Read more »
Healing after injectables?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What can I do to speed up healing and reduce swelling after surgery or injectables? A. We are very pro-active when it comes to nutritional suggestions to help our patients have minimal bruising, inflammation and swelling from both non-surgical rejuvenation procedures using Botox/Dysport, Sculptra, and fillers like... Read more »
I’d like to improve my eye area upper and lower. Would fillers and/or Botox would be a good combination?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’d like to improve the look of my eyes without a large expense. I’d like to get rid of the bags and wrinkles under my eyes, the crows feet and my frown lines. A. I will answer your request in a very comprehensive way. As you point out, cost... Read more »
Do chronic diseases such as kidney and lung disease rule you out as a candidate for a face lift? How about breast augmentation?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Do chronic diseases such as kidney and lung disease rule you out as a candidate for a face lift? How about breast augmentation? A. With spectacular medical innovations and new drugs, increasing numbers of people are living with chronic diseases who have may have had shorter lives years... Read more »
Can I apply Botox before belpharoblasty (eyelid surgery)?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have an appointment for surgery on December 22 nd and want to inject Botox on december 13 th, is it ok or not? A. This is a very interesting question particularly with the answers provided by other blepharoplasty surgeons below. There are pros and... Read more »
Can Derma Pen, Botox, or fix these little lines under one eye?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’m about to turn 26 in June. My skin is in really good condition as I’ve been vigilant about skincare since my teens (including staying out of the sun, SPF etc..) The past year however, I noticed a small patch of lines form under my left eye. I... Read more »
