Here is the unfortunate fact: we all keep aging on a daily basis. Over the years, these small daily changes build up subtly and begins to show its “ugly face” starting around 40ish and just keeps going downhill from there. While your alternative is even more undesirable, we need to be grateful to be alive... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Lumps or No Lumps Following Filler Injection
Q. There is no visible lumps but if I touch the skin I can feel the lumps. Is it normal after Restylane injection? A. Yes, if you are happy with the results, touchable but not visible lumps following a hyaluronic acid, clear gel injection such as Restylane notes an expert injector. The gel must attract... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Seroma, Salivary Gland, Stroke? – Get Help!
Q. Had facelift on 21st December had a seroma on my left side of neck. Is this normal? Apparently my saliva gland was reacting to the surgery and was over working so had to have this drained up until 31st December. Had to go back in to have middle suture removed to ease the paralysis... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Tyndall, Bruise or Possibly Ischemia Following Silk Injection to Forehead
Q. Bruising or Tyndall Effect from after Restylane Silk injected in my cheeks and forehead today? Today I had some restylane silk injected into my cheeks and some some on my forehead. I’m noticing this reddish mark that goes upwards from a point of injection. (The redness higher on my forehead is from my hat,... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Non-surgical and Minimally Invasive Options besides a Facelift Following Massive Weight Loss
Q. I’m wondering if I’m too young for a facelift: I’m 22 years old and I lost 62 pounds. I have excess skin under my chin and I was wondering if I was too young to get a face lift? A. Congratulations on your weight loss! There are so many issues to consider so please... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Lumps, Irregularity and Deformity Following Facelift
Q. Is RF a good idea after one month facelift to improve this? I have seen my ps today and he tells I need radio frequency for those hard irregularities…and for the hard tissue belong chin scar… I have an appointment in three days to do it. Would you agree? Can I get worst? A.... Read more »
The NEW Medicine, Antibody Drugs
Sixty plus years ago, the nuclear genome was crystalized and envisioned as a double helix. 40 years ago, I sat in my pre-medical biochemistry class understanding the basic structure of the gene, anti-bodies and what function they played in the body. I had an “ah-ha” moment and like others saw the origin of new medicine... Read more »
Dysport versus Botox: What is the Difference?
Dysport and Botox are the same drug molecule made by different companies. They are very similar in their overall effects. Like Coke versus Pepsi you may like one over the other but both sodas are used for the same desires. The biggest differences our patients find are that Dysport offers a softer and more natural... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding CoolSculpting and Fat Redistribution
Q. Does (hypothetical) weight gain after Coolsculpting result in untreated areas seeming proportionally larger than before? If I gain weight after coolsculpting, there are fewer fat cells to store the incoming fat. (And assuming the fat cells enlarge evenly across the body…) Does this mean that untreated areas will then seem proportionally larger than they... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Best Option for Face and Neck Skin Laxity and Fat Sagging
Q. Partial facelift or fillers? I’m a 61 year old male, had consultation with two surgeons regarding best option for me. First Dr., recommended surgery from neck up to below the eyes, he does not like to do any surgery from below the eyes up on men. Other recommended filler or fat injections. A series... Read more »
