Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I recently noticed that my cheeks lacked volume and my face was looking a little droopy. Anyway, a doctor recommended I have Restylane in my cheeks. He placed two syringes in the apples of my cheeks. I only noticed after he placed the filler that I needed the... Read more »
I had a small amount of liposuction done over a year ago and I am not happy with the results on my belly/abs. Would you recommend I do CoolSculpting?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had a small amount of liposuction done over a year ago and I am not happy with the results on my belly/abs. I have never been overweight, I just would like to tone up what I can’t get rid of from exercise and diet. I am 145... Read more »
I’m looking for a complete surgical makeover plan to restore the beauty of my features, youth and femininity to my face.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’m looking for a complete surgical makeover plan to restore the beauty of my features, youth and femininity to my face. I have had facelift, nose, chin implant and a LOT of filler. Hormonal imbalances caused me to lose a lot of fat in my face and giving me a... Read more »
I had Botox around my eyes two weeks ago. When I smile, this is what it looks like.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had Botox around my eyes two weeks ago. When I smile, this is what it looks like. A. Thanks for sharing your photo! While there is not enough information revealed here and a in-person exam is required, I can share some experience regarding your concerns. Botox is a... Read more »
I have loss of volume in my mid-face and early signs of face sagging. Would you recommend I do a facelift or filler?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have loss of volume in my mid-face and early signs of face sagging with a heavier jaw line and strange bump under either side of my lips. Also, I have two deep laugh lines under each eye, worse when smiling, which I think were worsened from Botox on... Read more »
What did you think I would need to get to look more youthful: Botox, fillers or both? What’s the cost in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What did you think I would need to get to look more youthful: Botox, fillers or both? What’s the cost in Metairie, LA? A. There are so many options beyond Botox and Fillers which can help anti-age and rejuvenate. These options are dependent on many factors such as recovery from... Read more »
Tear trough hollowness: is Restylane used for the under eye hollowness when the patient had a subtractive lower bleph?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Tear trough hollowness: is Restylane used for the under eye hollowness when the patient had a subtractive lower bleph? 20 years have passed since a surgeon performed a lower bleph (subtractive) in an effort to remove under eye “darkness.” Are there plastic surgeons who specialize in fat replacement in... Read more »
Is there any way I can improve a scar from a facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is there any way I can improve a scar from a facelift? I asked specifically about placement scars prior to my surgery and was unpleasantly surprised with the result. It has been six months now and despite using recommended creams and avoiding sun exposure this the outcome. I avoid putting my... Read more »
Can the fat removed in liposuction be used to fill other areas?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Can the fat removed in liposuction be used to fill other areas? A. Liposuction provides a “reduction” enhancement of fat leading to a contour change for example around the tummy or thighs, arms and “bra” fat. A resurgence in the use of fat grafting is occuring with the... Read more »
How does the consumer understand the difference between a Cosmetic Surgeon, a Cosmetic Physician and a Plastic Surgeon?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How does the consumer understand the difference between a Cosmetic Surgeon, a Cosmetic Physician and a Plastic Surgeon? A. Great question and oh, so confusing. A Plastic Surgeon is selected for his or her ambition to provide aesthetic and reconstructive care to their patients. These patients may require structural,... Read more »
