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 »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facial Aging with Volume Loss and Soft Tissue Drooping
Q. Midface Lift or Mid Face Implant? 31yrs old but aging has been hitting me HARD since I turned 29 I dont get why.I always had a full wide face with full cheeks &all of a sudden one day they disappeared leaving my face looking longer, droopy, flat & hollowed. I cant stand these hallows!... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Sculptra, CoolSculpting and ThermiTIGHT for Residual Rippling and Dimpling Following Liposuction
Q. Fix for lipo rippling/dimpling? Thin now, not much fat to lose. I had lipo done at a very young age. It’s been many years and i’m pretty thin now with not that much fat to rid. is there anything that can be done to make the surface appear smoother, that is effective? cool sculpting?... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Lumps Following Face and Neck Lift
Q. Bump/lump on my neck 2 months after face/neck lift, is this normal? I had a face and neck lift 2 months ago. Since that time I noticed two things that bother me: a pea-sized lump on the top of my neck (right under my chin – and no- that’s not my Adam Apple). Also,... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Sculptra for Nasolabial and Marionette Folds and Tightening
Q. Thinking of Sculptra to give a lift to alleviate slight nasolabial lines and the beginning of marionette depressions. Told I must enlarge cheek bones and fill in cheek hollows. Had hoped my medial facelift would cure these areas, did not. But my cheekbones are great as they are, don’t want bigger, and DO NOT... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Sculptra, Fat Grafting and Fillers Best for Hollowness
Q. Best treatment for hollowness? Sculptra or fat grafting? The areas I like to treat are under the eyes, NLs, buccal area and some asymmetry on the right jaw. Which is the better procedure? Will fat continue to absorb at one year? And will being an active runner affect results of either procedure? A. The... Read more »
Team Kane and Boogie Woogie at Ashland Cafe
Boogie Woogie at Ashland Cafe with Josh Christina, his mom Patti and Team Kane for Josh’s Birthday!
