ThermiSmooth uses radio frequency energy waves that provides excellent tightening of the skin surrounding the entire upper and lower eyelid skin. This technology is using heat energy to stimulate your collagen and elastin providing tightening and smoothing of fine lines. With the combination of Sculptra targeted around the eyes with ThermiSmooth treatments, patients get a... Read more »
Sculptra and Clearlif: The great Synergy Team for Facial Tightening and Firming
Our two favorite procedures for skin tightening and firming are Sculptra and ClearLift Laser. ClearLift and Sculptra are a great synergy team for tightening and firming of the facial skin. ClearLift Laser stimulates your collagen through a laser process and Sculptra provides more direct stimulation being injected throughout the face. We are seeing fabulous thickening,... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Itching Following CoolSculpting
Q. Is itching normal after CoolSculpting? I had CoolSculpting done 6 days ago and yesterday I started to get extremely itchy. I was told itchy would be normal in the spots that I had cs done, but it’s not the areas I had it done that itch. my entire body itches, Is this normal? Is there... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelift Scar Placement
Q. Bizarre placement of facelift scars from surgery 6 months ago? With my hair down I am pleased with the natural results… with my hair back my scars are anything but natural. My surgery was around 18,000 – I do have a follow up with my board certified ps. But I am panicked. The Targum... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Breast Lifts and Breast Augmentations
Q. Should I just get a breast lift, or do I need an augmentation too? I think that I could possibly be mixing up what each of these procedures do. I am 42 and my breasts have lost a lot of their perkiness over the years. I think I just need a lift but what... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Filler vs Lift for the Orbit / Cheek Tear Trough Volume Loss
Q. I’m looking at getting fillers or surgery for my loss of volume under my eyes. Which would be best? I’ve been researching the doctors on RealSelf for quite a while now. Thank you all for your tremendous knowledge and input. I believe that underneath my eyes, the periorbital junction between my upper cheek and... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Sex after Botox
Q. After receiving Botox for forehead lines, I’m aware of the recommendation to avoid “strenuous exercise” for 24 hours. As a man, does this apply to sex? Not talking about really really exhausting “strenuous” sex, but just average sex? A. Figuring it takes you an hour to get home after the injectors office, vanilla or... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Waves with Folds of Facial Laxity; Facelift, Neck Lift and Non-Surgical Options
Q. Is a full facelift needed? A. Thanks for sharing your photos! The beginnings of facial skin laxity start when skin repair diminishes and passive skin aging relaxes downward. The skin stretches and elongates developing 5 growing “waves” at points of attachment such as the: hooding along the eyes, lower eyelid / cheek junction or... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Best Under-Eye Filler and Other Surgical and Non-Surgical Options
Q. I’d like to know if Restylane, Restylane Lyft, or Restylane silk are good for under eye hollows. If so, which is best, how much is typically needed, and how long does it last? A. Good question! No easy answer. When all we had was “cow collagen” as a filler 30 years ago, everyone got... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Wearing Dentures during Facelift Surgery
Q. Does wearing dentures both top and bottom affect outcomes of Facelifts? I am a 54 year old female. I wear both top and bottom dentures. I also have bone loss in bottom. Are Facelifts an option for me? A. Thanks for your question. It is common to many patients. Loss of teeth for any... Read more »
