Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’m 31 and had Sculptra done two years ago. My nasolabial folds look pronounced. What can be done to improve this? I’m looking for a board certified plastic surgeon who is willing to help me find a good solution. A. Nasolabial folds are a natural passive depression created by the skin... Read more »
Which should be done first, lip lift or facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Which should be done first, lip lift or facelift? I want a different surgeon for each procedure? I desire full facelift AND upper lip lift. My concern is lip lift procedure seems to be more difficult and not done as often. If I prefer one doctor for face & another... Read more »
HA filler of not-good quality in my lips, can I have Restylane/Juvederm to improve unevenness?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. HA filler of not-good quality in my lips, can I have Restylane/Juvederm to improve unevenness? I had unknown hyaluronic acid filler injected to my lips 2-3 years ago abroad, not by a plastic surgeon. A year ago plastic surgeon injected hyaluronidase twice to reduce the size. It didn’t remove all... Read more »
If Botox travels to unwanted place, how long until it wears off?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. If Botox travels to unwanted place, how long until it wears off? A. So sorry for your trouble! Botox is a injectible liquid medicine which relaxes the targeted muscle by absorption into the nerve ending and blocking the chemical transmitter to the muscle. The liquid may have creeped or... Read more »
I am wondering if Botox/Juvederm can help me raise my eyebrows to eliminate the sagging of my upper eyelids?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am wondering if Botox/Juvederm can help me raise my eyebrows to eliminate the sagging of my upper eyelids? I went to a consultation and the doctor told me that because my eyelid sagging is genetic, Botox wouldn’t be able to fix the problem and that I would have to... Read more »
I am 58 years old and have deep wrinkles on my face and lip. My plastic surgeon suggested a facelift with a blue chemical peel. I’m prone to scar tissue and do not want to have it happen from the chemical peel.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am 58 years old and have deep wrinkles on my face and lip. I got a consult from a plastic surgeon who suggested a facelift with a blue chemical peel at the same time while under anesthesia. My problem is I am prone to scar tissue from previous... Read more »
What kind of Botox or fillers could I get on my face? I’m looking for a change.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What kind of Botox or fillers could I get on my face? I am never happy with the way I look when I look in the mirror. I’m looking for a change. A. So sorry for your troubles! You look adorable, have a beautiful smile and a twinkle in your... Read more »
Is this scar tissue after my facelift? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is this scar tissue after my facelift? It has been 6 days after surgery and I noticed this day 2. My surgeon told me I will not have scar but I doubt he even took a look at it. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. A. Any puncture, trauma or incision... Read more »
What is the time needed for the Botox to wear off from the lower face? Can massaging and chewing gum wear off the effect faster?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had Botox done to my lower face resulting in asymmetrical smile, My doctor suggested to inject the DAO at the opposite side to reduce the asymmetry, but I didn’t agree because of the funny feeling on the side that I cannot move. A. Botox is an injectible muscle... Read more »
Am I a good candidate for CoolSculpting? I’m 29, 5’4 and about 135 lbs.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Am I a good candidate for CoolSculpting? I’m 29, 5’4 and about 135 lbs. My goal weight is 125. My derm said I am a perfect fit for coolsculpting but he is the only one in the area who offers it. I’ve seen several reviews of people who their doctor... Read more »
