Cosmetic Surgery Newsletter | Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Timing of Hair Recoloring along Facelift Incision Lines

Q. How long after facelift is it safe to color hair, should hairdresser put anything on scar before color? A. My recommendations are to color your hair 2 weeks prior facelift incisions and any time after 6 weeks along as everything is healed. Of course this leaves 99% of your hair not along the incision line,... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Skin Tightening as a Prelude to Surgical Face and Neck Lift

Q. What procedures can best address sun damage and skin laxity on my face/neck/chest/eyelids? Rhinoplasty to soften nose, lip lift and how to best address sun damage and skin laxity on face/neck/chest/eyelids. have been recommended Ultherapy, CO2, and Profound RF. I have had 3 Ultherapy during my 40’s with good success as well as Botox... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Jowl “Pockets” and Facial Laxity

Q. What is the best treatment for lower face when “pockets” start on sides of mouth? Do I need a lift, volume or injections? I’ve been told to get volume in cheeks, injections in chin and lasers to lift to name a few. I’m just not sure! A. Thanks for sharing your photo. The beginnings... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facial Pucker and Folds following Silhouette InstaLift

Q. I have lines in my cheeks where the Instalift was done. It’s been a year. What can I do? I tried PRP and radio frequency but they are still visible . I’m in my late 50,s . Any experience with this problem? Visible with facial movement , not as much a rest . Any... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Ultherapy, Silhouette Lift and Lasers for Skin Tightening vs Lifting

Q. Is Ultherapy vs. Silhouette Lift vs. Sublime laser better to tighten midface/jawline? I am considering Ultherapy vs. Silhouette Lift vs. Sublime laser to tighten slightly saggy cheeks that have also lost some volume and tighten my jawline. I am 5’5″, 127 pounds and have a low tolerance for pain which is why I’ve resisted... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Revision Surgery and Venous Thromboembolism

Q. Is general anesthesia required for a revision? I had a tummy tuck almost 6 months ago with Lipo to mons. I have had this bulge on the right side of my incision since the first time I took off my binder. I am wonder if a local can be done to revise? It seems to... Read more »

Perky Breasts Need The Right Support

Most women grew up with the message that, for breasts to look and stay perky, they need some support. The problem is this message was either too broad or too specific. What has been portrayed as the game-saver for perky breasts is a good bra. First of all, what does that even mean? And second,... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox / Dysport Distortion and Asymmetry

Q. Can Botox lower the eyebrows like so? My highbrows are very arched and high set, but I love the shape/position of the eyebrows when my brow is furrowed. I know by using botox to relax the muscles you can lower the eyebrows. I also know that when you do this, you’re weaking the muscles... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Brow Asymmetry and Correction

Q. What do I need to fix this eye asymmetry? Would a Botox brow lift help me? Or a brow lift surgery? Blepharoplasty? I had an upper blepharoplasty in 2012. After it was done my eyes have been a little asymmetrical but it didn’t bother me too much. I understand nothing is perfect and I... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Skin Aging: Creasing: Lines, Wrinkles and Folds

Q. What options are out there can help with mid face/smile wrinkles? I am 54 and when I smile i have terrible lines across my cheeks from my cheek bone down to my lip area. I have had Botox, fillers and microneedling with no success. I’m not sure if the aesthetician was to aggressive since... Read more »

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Dr. Dean Kane and Lauri Kane work hand in hand at the Center For Cosmetic Surgery & Medispa to enhance the lives of their Baltimore-area patients. As leaders in cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body, and minimally invasive procedures like CoolSculpting, Botox, and dermal fillers, you can be confident that you will receive natural-looking results from our team every time.