Q. Is Silhouette InstaLift good for mid face for 33 years old? I am 33 years old and am thinking to get minimum Silhouette InstaLift on my mid face, I have few questions : 1-How long is the recovery? 2-What are the side effects? Will the threading holes creates scares? or you can feel the... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding the Baker Facelift
Q. My doctor recommended”rhytidectomy standard.” “Removal of excess skin from face, jaw/ neck. Tightening the underlying fascia muscle. Baker facelift? Also recommended chin implant, upper eyelids. His price is super affordable and less then 3 other doctors. I will ask him these questions. However what is a baker’s lift? My goal is to improve my... Read more »
What is the Lip Lift?
What is the Lip Lift? Dean Kane, MD, FACS (DK): [The Lip Lift including lip enhancements have been desired and the need for reconstruction following congenital, traumatic and tumor surgery have been needed since cavemen existed. Jolene Edgar@joleneewrites (JE): presents the current nuance of a cosmetic surgical lip lift as an alternative to minimally invasive... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question and Comments on Article Regarding Cosmetic Medical Tourism
Q. Why are US Cosmetic Surgeons more expensive than those abroad? Why shouldn’t I take my vacation time and have my plastic surgery done outside the US? A. DK (Dean Kane, MD, FACS): [These are great questions and ones that should lead you to considering the benefits and risks of such decision making. It is... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facail Implants after Tooth Loss and Facelift Options
Q. Can facial implants be placed anywhere in the face? I had most of my lower bottom teeth pulled 30 years ago. I started seeing facial collapse about 5 years ago. I have had 9 dental implants and bone grafts in the last 10 years. They all failed I had a facelift 12 years ago.... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Drooping Glabella / Medial Brow following Botox for Horizontal Forehead Lines
Q. If I want Botox on my horizontal forehead lines do I also need between my eyebrows done to keep my forehead from drooping? A. Great observation! Botox is an injectable muscle weakener. Botox injection is art and science. The production of the medication is the science. The rebalancing of muscles of expression, injection amount,... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Enhanced Neck Bands with Botox, Silhouette InstaLift and Platysmaplasty
Q. Can Botox or fillers help the look of neck bands temporarily? I’m 47 years old and very unhappy with my neck. I want to put off a lower face lift till I am 50. Would Botox or fillers help the look of my neck temporarily or is their any other procedure that would help... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding ThermiVa and other Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation
Q. Why has the FDA questioned the validity of ThermiVa and other Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation devices? Thermi ThermiRF ThermiVa A. The ThermiVa Generator is a Class II device cleared by the FDA with indications for dermatological and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. Thousands of patients have used the device for rejuvenation of the vulva... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelift Healing
Q. Will a facelift accelerate the aging process? I read an article that having a facelift will actually accelerate aging process due to the skin being cut and not getting the nutrients and blood supple that it needs then if never having any surgery in the first place. Is this a myth or fact? A.... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Chubby Knee Options
Q. Looking into different treatments for my knees. I need advice on deciding between all the different treatments. CoolSculpting? I’m 42 years old, physically fit but have always had chubby droopy knees. Lately I’ve been looking into coolsculpting but not sure if that will help at all and tired of spending money on treatments that... Read more »
