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 »
What the World’s WOMEN WANT in Facial Enhancement
I thought this was a new twist in the globalization of commonality and uniqueness in the Cosmetic Front. It deviates from the procedures of our Practice and from that of US women. Allergan commissioned a global survey to gather the opinions of women from around the world on the concepts of beauty, facial aesthetics, skincare... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding CoolSculpting for Under the Chin and Neck
Q. What would be the difference between the effects of the new CoolMini and the older CoolSculpting for under the chin/neck area? A. CoolSculpting for limited fat reduction is tried and true. Interestingly, the prior generation of applicator is based on two parallel cooling panels on either side of the skin/fat bulge which is sucked... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Options to Revise a Brazilian Butt Lift Fat Deformity
Q. I had a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) from someone who was supposed to be the best. I even had a “revision” of my BBL. I am 6 months post op on my revision and the area still looks terrible. It literally slaps against the back of my thigh when I walk, its saggy, and... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Personalized Facelifting Procedures
Q. I’m 45-year-old female. Good health & of Italian decent. No prior cosmetic surgeries. I have had fillers. Would I be an ideal candidate for an S- lift OR full face lift surgery? A. The art of facelift surgery like any surgery is to match the needs of the patient with the best option possible.... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Non-Surgical Face Lift Options
Q. I’m 71 years old and my face is big. My jaw and neck have fat and sag. I have anxiety about going under anesthesia. Are there any procedures that will correct this without surgery? A. Facial Aging develops from the 5 different layers of the skin, fat, muscle and bone.
During the first 20... Read more »
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