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 »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facial Options Following Weight Loss
Q. Could a facelift fix the sagging and old looking face? I recently lost weight and my face been feeling and looking very saggy. I am 35 is a facelift could be the best option? A. Thanks for sharing your photos! Other than moderate cheek fat loss, you seem to have retained your beautiful supple... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox and Other Options Following Bell’s Palsy
Q. I have bells palsy since October 10th of 2016. Will Botox help fix my face? A. So sorry for your Bell’s Palsy! I hope you resolve completely. Yes, Botox and other options may help but not necessarily in a way you might think. 1. Using Botox on the active muscles of the weaker side... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding CoolSculpting, LipoContouring with and without BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) Fat Grafting
Q. CoolSculpting, Lipo, or BBL? Am I a good candidate? I am looking to eliminate my belly fat through either CoolSculpting, Lipo, or the BBL procedure. My most desired result is to have a flat belly (which has increased in size over time) to accentuate my natural curve and to be more proportionate to my... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Sarcoid, Steroids and Silhouette
Q. Is it safe to get Silhouette soft, when you have sarcoidosis and take long term steroids? A. Sorry for your dilemma! If your skin is thick, very firm and heavy from sarcoidosis it maybe too heavy for the Silhouette suspension sutures to lift the skin. Long term steroids are used to reduce the inflammatory... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Never Stop Smiling!! Options to Anti-Aging the Face
Q. Best option for my face? I’m 41 years old, tried Retin-A and Restylane Lyft. Interested in a facelift. Opinion? I have lost some weight and that combined with aging, I have lost fullness in my face. I’ve tried good skincare products, including Retin-A and nothing seems to help. I also got one vial of... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Post-Surgery Recovery
Q. One Doc tells me “I’ll be back on my feet in no time” and another consultation outlines 4 to 12 weeks of activity cautions following a liposuction and tummy tuck. I need to plan my family leave from work, cooking needs, care and schooling for my 4 and 13 year olds, cooking, cleaning… what... Read more »
