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 »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Lopsided Smile following Botox
Q. Lopsided smile, almost 9 months after Botox injection? Please help. I had small amount of botox injected into my jaw area, and a small amount of Juvederm Volbella injected into my lips December 2017. Immediately after, I noticed that my smile became lopsided. I thought I may have pushed the botox into the wrong muscle when... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Residual Blood in Face and Neck Following Lifts
Q. What can be done to the accumulation of dried blood in my neck after a facelift? A. Bleeding under any puncture or surgical site is expected. If it accumulates into a pool it is called a hematoma, it should be aspirated or the incision opened to allow it to drain. If it stains the... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Remaining Dark Lower Lid Circles Following Restylane
Q. What are my non surgical options to get rid of my dark circles under my eye? I got under eye filler “restylane type” to get rid of my dark circles 4 days ago. I didn’t get a satisfying result and the darkness is still the same with my previous wrinkles(becomes worse with the bruises).... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding CoolSculpting Results of the Male Pubic Region
Q. What are the clinical outcomes of using CoolSmooth on male pubis mound fat? I am a 63 year-old male with a pad of fat above my pubis that has steadily become more pronounced. Above my pubic area, I am very flat with some good definition in my external abdominal obliques down about 2″ above... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Lumps After Sculptra
Q. Lumps shortly after Sculptra. What can cause this? I had 2 vials of Sculptra 12 days ago in my temples. I massaged 5 times a day at least as instructed. Somehow, I still managed to get one and it feels like 2 more are developing. I’ve been massaging the areas firmly, but they won’t... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding CoolSculpting and Visceral Fat
Q. Do non-invasive fat reducing treatments increase visceral fat like traditional lipo? I’m interested in fat reduction treatments. I was put off of traditional lipo after reading studies that conclude it causes an increase in visceral fat, even up to 10%. (See, e.g. Bennatti, J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Jul;97(7):2388-95. doi: 10.1210/jc.2012-1012. Epub 2012 Apr... Read more »
