Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’m 19 years old and my under eyes have looked this way since I was little. It’s very depressing and I look tired ALL of the time. Makeup just seems to make them more noticeable so I don’t bother. They became worse when I was around 16-17, when I... Read more »
Are Restylane injections or fat grafting injections better for filling temporal hollows?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have very hollow temples (after a craniotomy to remove a benign tumor) and want to know if corrections with an injection of Restylane has major complication risks concerning vascular occlusions that is less risky than longer lasting fat injections? A. I hope you are well following your craniotomy! Fillers injections are... Read more »
Under eye bags. Any suggestions?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had one vile of Restylane, which she said I would need two. The one resulted in about a 20% improvement. My question is, is there anything else besides spending $1600 on two viles of Restylane, which I can’t really afford, that could help with my under eye area?... Read more »
What should I take into account when choosing injection surgeon?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Although almost every plastic surgeon performs injections, I believe that final outcome can vary significantly depending on chosen surgeon. That may be especially the case, since I’m relatively young (in my mid-20s and male) and main problem lies in eyes; tear- trough and cheekbone area. Should I take into... Read more »
Tear trough Restylane fillers. I wish I never had them done. Is there anything I can do?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am six weeks post-treatment of tear through Restylane fillers. I wish I had never had them done. Is there anything I can do? A. So sorry for your troubles! Of greatest importance is to select a well experienced, Board Certified Injector with understanding to the nuances of proper selection... Read more »
I had a tummy tuck in June but now the area around my belly button is almost hard as if something is swollen.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had a hernia from a suture that cut off my intestines. I had to have many wash outs and cut out necrotic tissue and possibly part of left abdominal wall. This left my stomach asymmetrical. I also had a tummy tuck to fix it in June. My stomach shape... Read more »
People keep telling me I look old and I’m only 46. How can I improve my looks?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. People keep telling me I look old and I’m only 46. How can I improve my looks? I’ve just lost 14 pounds due to people who kept calling me fat Marilyn. Now people keep telling me I look old. My face has shrunk, but the skin looks loose. I have lines... Read more »
What does Sculptra do to chin if injected at the back of chin upward?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had a doctor who injected Sculptra with a needle pointing straight up right behind my chin. I was wondering if that is going to make my chin longer with the tip of my chin growing downward? Or is it going to bring my chin forward (making it have... Read more »
Is it standard practice these days to mix the anesthetic in with the product?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is it standard practice these days to mix the anesthetic in with the product? My doctor has started mixing the anesthetic with the Restylane. It thins the product and it seeps out at the injection sites temporarily. I’m wondering if this is normal? A. Thanks for this question! Historically, since the... Read more »
What am I candidate for? CoolSculpting? Laser lipo? Tummy tuck? Or regular lipo?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What am I candidate for? CoolSculpting? Laser lipo? Tummy tuck? Or regular lipo? I want to get rid of my tummy fat and the little bit of my love handles. I am 49 years old, weight 130 no and I am 5’3″. I had my daughter when I... Read more »
