Q. CoolSculpting or tummy tuck? I’ve had 3 cesareans and have been over weight for 17 years. I have lost a lot of weight and my skin has shrunk much more than I expected. But my abdomen still hangs over at least 1-2 inches. I still have fat in my abdomen area that I have... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Cost of Half a Face Lift
Q. What is the price for half a facelift? Many years ago i had a face lift, one side was pulled more then the other, i would love to even out my face , no eyes or brows needed, just one side, can you please tell me the price for the surgery to one side... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Liposuction and ThermiTight Healing Time
Q. 2 weeks post ThermiTight (and Lipo) should my skin be tightening more? I am 2 weeks post ThermiTight (with Lipo) of the upper/lower abdomen, I am seeing the results from the lipo, as my stomach is going down significantly, however I’m getting nervous that my skin is not tightening as it should be. Am... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding CoolSculpting for Localized Fat Reduction. Sculptra for Skin Tightening
Q. I’m 5’1, have issues with only my lower half. Saddle bags, inner thighs, knees and back of legs. Would CoolSculpting help? I am 107-110 pounds and I gain weight only on my lower body. I am looking into CoolSculpting but I am not sure if it would help with that I want. I am... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Tummy Contouring following Pregnancy
Q. Advice on surgical vs. non-surgical results for fat reduction, firming/removing excess skin post pregnancy. 30 yo, G1P1 (no more planned), 17 months post delivery, vaginal delivery, currently 130 lbs (120 ideal), 183 at end of pregnancy. Looking for info on CoolSculpting and SculpSure (medspa recommended SS abdomen, CS flanks and inner/outer thigh) vs abdominoplasty... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Massage Benefits following CoolSculpting
Q. CoolSculpting massage? I’ve been told you don’t need it, is this is true? Does it impede results? I previously had 4 applicators, 2 on lower abdomen and 2 flanks each for 35 minutes. After each treatment I had a 2 minute massage to help breakdown the fat etc. I have enquired at a different... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Restylane Duration
Q. How long does Restylane skin booster last before it naturally dissolves? How long will it take to naturally dissolve please. A. Restylane is a hyaluronic acid (HA) gel. It is a volumizer of soft tissue which has thinned or atrophied. It generally lasts an average of a year in non-mobile (like the cheek) regions. HA’s attract water, forming a “jello-like”... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Sculptra for Volumizing Cheeks and Jawline
Q. I’m totally confused. I want to get Sculptra to add volume to my cheeks and jawline. I’m 44, and I want to get sculptra to add volume to my cheeks and jawline. I had several HA fillers, and I metabolize them quickly. Everything I’ve read tells me I should get 1 vial per decade... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Epicanthal or Asian Eyelid Fold Options
Q. Are there any non surgical procedures (like Botox) to contour my excess skin on inner eyelid? A. Thanks for sharing your photos. The excess skin along the inner eye you speak of is called a epicanthal fold. It is seen in people of Asian descent. Botox will probably worsen its effect as the brows will... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Dark Under Eye Circles Post-Filler
Q. How can I fix the dark lines on my cheeks after Restylane filler? These lines showed up just two weeks after getting restylane filler under my eyes. Over a year later and I still have these lines. What are they? What caused them? And how do I get rid of them? Again I didn’t... Read more »
