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 »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Sculptra Use and Deformity

Q. I had my second round of Sculptra 16 months ago. My face is distorted with no signs of collagen growth stopping. What can I do? My cheeks were pumped upwards and sideways/it has totally changed the structure of my once delicate face. The doctor who did it refuses to acknowledge there is a problem... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Office-Based Surgery Suites

Q. How safe are Office-based Surgery Suites? A. Since 1980, the numbers of non-hospital surgical facilities has increased dramatically. Around the year 2000, medical insurance concepts had changed by defining all elective surgical activities as out-patient procedures; admitting a patient to an in-patient status only when complicated by co-morbidities requiring in-hospital services. This provided the... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding a Drooping Mouth

Q. I’m only 38, but I feel like my face is falling. The area under the corners of my mouth is suddenly very droopy. What would help this? A mini-facelift? A. Please obtain a proper evaluation from a talented and experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon but I am happy to point out some options.  ... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding What the Standard Face Lift Includes

Q. Does the cost of a face lift generally include tightening of the neck? Mother is around 65 and recently lost lot of weight. She’s looking for overall face refresh but also needs tightening of her neck. Does a facelift generally include cost of neck tightening? A. The procedure “facelift” covers a lot of territory... Read more »