Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I heard that Thermitight is more effective for skin tightening when combined with liposuction. Is there any truth to this? A. ThermiTIGHT (TT) is one option of an array of uses for the ThermiRF platform. TT uses a microprobe to heat and monitor the dermis from under the skin to... Read more »
Does wearing the head wrap help the swelling go down after the first 15 hours?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Does wearing the head wrap help the swelling go down after the first 15 hours? A. Following surgery, ThermiRF or any injury to the face, neck and other parts of the body a normal healing cascade occurs which initially includes swelling. The more inflammation, the more swelling. Swelling too sets up... Read more »
Does ThermiRF machine burn fat cells? Doesn’t a loss of skin fat lead to skin laxity and ultimately aging?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I probably was not very clear when asked this question. I do not want to remove any fat from my face. I am concerned that by removing underlying layer of fat the skin losses its elasticity and youthfulness. Maybe not immediately, when its been tightened by laser, but in... Read more »
I have Factor V making me prone for clotting. Will CoolSculpting raise my risk if I have the procedure to my abdomen area?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I previously had a dvt 20 yrs ago, and was since diagnosed with Factor V homogeneous. I’m ready to commit to the CoolSculpting for my abdomen, but concerned about increasing my risk of a clot. I’m not on and thinners, I was taking the birth control pill at the... Read more »
Has any doctor heard of torticollis developing after a facelift and neck lift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Has any doctor heard of torticollis developing after a facelift and neck lift? After eight months of agonizing tightness and pain, I went for a second opinion and I was recommended to see a maxillofacial specialist for either TMJ or torticollis or both. I am in incredible agony and never... Read more »
Facelift? Or face grafting?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Hello, I’m 27 and I want to know if I’m a good candidate for a facelift o fat grafting? I want to look better but I don’t want be very obvious at first view. I lost a lot weight during breastfeeding and my face look practically has a... Read more »
Can Botox or Facelift help my closing eye moving brow and chin dimple?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I suffered from bells palsy when I was 6 and it was mostly gone but left off with a droopy upper eyelid and crooked smile, involuntary movements occur when I smile, or when I blink,. I can’t open my right eye fully, maybe Botox could open it up... Read more »
Is it safe for me to have Botox when I have a positive ANA factor and Reynaud’s disease?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is there any other types of fillers other than Botox you would recommend for people with a positive ANA factor? Or avoid fillers altogether? A. Thanks for this interesting question! Botox and similar injectable muscle relaxers such as Dysport and Xeomin are used to rebalance the muscles of facial... Read more »
Can I use CoolSculpting while undergoing dialysis?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Can I use CoolSculpting while undergoing dialysis? A. In general, dialysis occurs every other day. During this time, much is going on for your health and welfare. I would recommend not complicating the process with that of a elective cosmetic procedure. You may wish to consider CoolSculpting on the... Read more »
I had a facelift 10 weeks ago, the area at the corners of my mouth are still down a bit. Any suggestions?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am not happy with the look still makes me look older than I thought I would look. When I pull the skin up a little the corners of my mouth looks perfect, can this be revised? A. So sorry to hear of your concerns! It’s hard to know... Read more »
