Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had a facelift/necklift/lipo 2 months ago and this area under my chin is not smooth. Will this get better on its own? If not, what would help? A. The effects of surgical face and neck lift are dependent on: the redraping and excision of skin excess the repositioning... Read more »
What can I do to correct this bad outcome around my marionette areas?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had Sculptra injected January 20, 2016 two viles all around my face (temples, cheeks, jaw line), and two more viles injected on March 4th, 2016. On March 4th, more was injected near the marionette lines that really bug me per my request. After that I noticed bulges... Read more »
What other options, including fillers, are there for non-surgical face improvements?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What other options, including fillers, are there for non-surgical face improvements? A. The most popular of the fillers, Restylane and Perlane, a jelly-like clear skin filler is used to fill lines, wrinkles and folds. Juvederm and its longer lasting “cousin” Juvederm Ultra Plus are similar skin fillers, used to soften... Read more »
Can Restylane Lyft be used to plump up the lips?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Can Restylane Lyft be used to plump up the lips? Also, can Restylane Lyft be used to make the cheekbones appear heightened and pronounced? On average, how many syringes do patients get for their cheeks? A. There are various ways to reduce lines around the mouth and lips. Each depends on... Read more »
What is the status of Non-Surgical Face Lifting?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What is the status of Non-Surgical Face Lifting? A. Let’s first define Surgical, Minimally Invasive and Non-surgical enhancements as there is much confusion. · Any procedure that touches or affects the skin without penetrating the surface is considered non-surgical. Examples are cream programs, non-ablative lasers, ThermiSMOOTH, CoolSculpting and microdermabrasion.... Read more »
After face/necklift, how can I tell if neck lumps are submandibular salivary glands or something else?
6 months after full facelift, neck lift & platysmaplasty, I can feel firm-ish lumps either side of my neck, but they are not symmetrical. One side feels elongated (horizontally) and the other is round-ish. They feel slightly "nodular", like firm lumpy jelly, and sometimes tender.
How do I get rid of a scar?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’ve had a scar since I was a few months old, now I’m 17. It has been causing me trouble for life and I have no money to buy any medical treatment. A.So sorry for this concern! Unfortunately, at this time, all scars are permanent. There is no way... Read more »
Can Botox correct my uneven smile?
Dr. Dean Kane Botox Q & A Q. I have had a crooked smile my whole life. I also have a lot of cheek flesh (even though I am a thin person in my body) which is accentuated by the crooked smile in my opinion. Can Botox make my smile more even to improve the overall... Read more »
Am I a candidate for the ThermiVa following a partial hysterectomy?
ThermiVA is a quick in-office, non-surgical procedure for labia and vaginal tightening. This procedure is used to firm the tissue laxity surrounding the vaginal muscles that commonly relax after vaginal birth or aging.
I am 38 and ever since I had my second child (2 yrs ago), I lost volume in my cheeks but gained bags under my eyes!
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’d prefer non-surgical options if possible. My physician has said that fillers won’t help me but I would like a second opinion. Would Restylane be an option? What other options do I have? A. So sorry about you post-pregnancy changes; I hope I can help you rejuvenate! Most physicians today... Read more »
