Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Ice Following Facelift; Persistent Swelling Causing Skin Stretching

Q.  I had my SMASS facelift (and upper eyelids) done 4 days ago. My cheeks are very swollen and hard, and I wonder for how long is it helpful to use ice pads to reduce bruising/swelling. Can the skin stretch considerably from prolonged swelling? One side of the neck is very bruised, but not swollen... Read more »

Lauri’s ThermiVa Testimonial

Like most women, I have had feminine issues as a result of giving birth to two children in my 30’s  and going through menopause in my 50’s. Immediately after child birth I had small incontinence issues that have never resolved even with continual Kegel exercises. Menopause further caused esthetic and dysfunctional issues of both my... Read more »

CoolSculpting with CoolAdvantage is Better, Faster and More Comfortable

 CoolSculpting with CoolAdvantage is Better, Faster and More Comfortable CoolSculpting even got cooler and better with newly designed applicators called CoolAdvantage. The new redesign not only allows more people to experience this revolutionary freezing of unwanted fat, but also treats more areas of the body that used to be difficult due to the fat thickness... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Aging, Weight Change and Turkey Neck Options

Q. What can I do about my aging, swinging turkey neck? A. Many options for enhancing the appearance of a “Double Chin” and / or “Turkey neck” under the jawline and neck are available. These include: 1.    Surgical procedures:      a.    “mini” lipo-contouring      b.    Facial lipo-contouring (of the lower cheeks, jowl, jawline, double chin... Read more »