Q. I am 5 foot 4 weigh 180 majority is chest stomach and hips am I too heavy for CoolSculpting? A. CoolSculpting is ideal for those individuals on the go, wishing no downtime and no surgery. The trade-off is multiple sessions until you are satisfied. Liposuction will provide a wider breadth of contouring and significantly... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore on Post-Surgery Care and Massage
What after care is performed following surgery? Dr. Kane’s post-operative care instructions are quite detailed in order to optimize your care and results. Post-op care starts at the first thought of a procedure including: Activities Nutrition Responsible assistance Anticipating and reducing the risk of complications Responsible care assistance Dr. Kane finds that the healing art... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Comments on an Article: Regarding Scared about the Pain
Q. How much pain can I expect and what pain medications can I / should I use for a tummy tuck and other cosmetic surgery? Dean Kane, MD (DK): Thank you for this most important question. I am re-blogging the following article because it marks the beginning of a new direction in American pain-care expectations... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Disappointing Botox to Masseter Facial Shape Rebalancing; LipoContouring and Fat Grafting
Q. Looking for a thinner more heart shaped face, Botox is masseter is not working, what are my other options? In 6 months I’ve had 3 courses of Botox in my Masseters. The first two times I had 20 put into each muscle. Most recently we went to 30 in each muscle. I’m not seeing... Read more »
Milton Edgerton, trailblazing plastic surgeon for children and transgender patients, dies at 96
By Harrison Smith July 16, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/milton-edgerton-trailblazing-plastic-surgeon-for-children-and-transgender-patients-dies-at-96/2018/07/16/28bcae0a-8836-11e8-8aea-86e88ae760d8_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.7ae8c4fa1897&wpisrc=nl_sb_smartbrief When Milton Edgerton began his career as a plastic surgeon, his patients were wounded veterans of World War II, troops scarred by shrapnel or bullets or flames. Later, as one of the foremost medical practitioners at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Virginia, he treated cancer patients and... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Heavy Forehead with Deep Furrows, Wrinkles and Brow Ptosis
Q. I have some pretty severe forehead lines. Would Botox even help? Even when my forehead is completely relaxed they are so obvious and noticeable. All the pictures below are my forehead in its relaxed state except for the one where I am shown raising my eyebrows. You can see how deep the lines are... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Frown Face Options
Q. What could help my face? Natural frowny face, any hope? A. Thanks for sharing your photos. There are dozens of treatment alternatives which singly or in-combination will relax, tighten, lift, sculpt, redistribute and otherwise modify your facial features. Let’s begin by dividing the facial features into fifths. Forehead, Brows, Eyes, Mid-face/cheeks, jawline/neck. What is... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Lumps and Deformity Following Facelift and Fat Transfer / Grafting
Q. I am 54 old, a year ago I have done a facelift and later fate transfer to my cheeks. I noticed that there is a bump on my cheek and some timesa I get pain on different places of my face. My doctor said that this a relaxed tissue. Which treatment would help to... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Differences in Fillers: Hyaluronic Acid Restylane and Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra
Q. Which filler would give me more definition in cheekbones? Was told Sculptra would be best. I don’t want a pudgy face. Which filler would give me more definition in cheekbones. Was told sculptra would be best. Worried that it would hide my bone structure even more and give me a pudgy face. Plus have... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Shares an Article about Preparing for Surgery
Below information and images courtesy of U.S. News. Read more about similar topics: Preparing for Surgery This information is not meant as medical advice. It is provided solely for education. Our practice would be pleased to discuss your unique circumstances and needs as they relate to these topics. Give us a call at 410.602.3322 or... Read more »
