Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Can CoolSculpting be used as a smoothing method to smooth out liposuction irregularities (bumps)? In other words, let’s say you end up with irregularities from a liposuction treatment of the abdomen. If several CoolSculpting sessions were performed over the irregularities left behind from liposuction would these CoolSculpting sessions be... Read more »
Am I a suitable candidate for Botox in the masseter muscle?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Am I a suitable candidate for Botox in the masseter muscle? I feel my face is very round and my jaw is large. I really want a more heart shaped, defined face. Would I be suitable for Botox in my jaw/masseter muscle? I have had problems in the past with... Read more »
I have blepharospasm in both eyes. What can you suggest?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had Botox injections done 17 days ago to help my blepharospasm in both eyes, but had no noticeable effects on either of them. What advise can you suggest? A. Blepharospasm may include twitching of the eyes or other muscle / nerve concerns. It is not treated in the... Read more »
Fillers are not working. Could you tell me if this is normal?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had Botox on my 11s back in June with 27 units. I also had 24 units on my crows feet but I still was not happy with the results I wanted to achieve. So last week I had some filler injected into my 11s. But still, you can... Read more »
Is it safe or even wise to get Restylane injections in my face before or after bilateral total hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is it safe or even wise to get Restylane injections in my face before or after bilateral total hip replacement surgery? I’m concerned about the possibility of infection having two prosthetics. The THR surgery will be later on this year. I used Restylane (tear trough) a couple of years... Read more »
One side of my face is fatter than the other after Botox. Any suggestions?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. One side of my face is fatter than the other after Botox. Any suggestions? I started getting Botox and fillers a little over a year ago and now my face is very crooked. What can be done? A. It is exceedingly rare for a human to have a perfectly symmetrical... Read more »
I’ve had a facelift, lateral brow lift & still have jowls. What are my options?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. At 57, I had a facelift, lateral brow lift and fat transfer for my thin face, sagging neck & jowls, 8 weeks post op, sadly I still have jowls. Incisions are behind my ears only and small incisions above my forehead. My plastic surgeon says surgery was successful. I... Read more »
How frequently are Botox injections needed to freeze the aging process
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How frequently are Botox injections needed to freeze the aging process? I am a 28-year-old female with fairly well-preserved skin (few wrinkles and minimal sun damage). I want to know what kinds of cosmetic procedures I should be doing now to maintain the current status of my skin and to... Read more »
What is the issue with CoolSculpting- PAH-paradoxical adipose hyperplasia?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What is the issue with CoolSculpting- PAH-paradoxical adipose hyperplasia? Counsel cryolipolysis patients about paradoxical adipose hyperplasia is a title I read about online. How common is it? I am a 19 year old who thought this was amazing and really wanted to do it, but all I’m reading is... Read more »
How much is the usual rate for a “MACS” lift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How much is the usual rate for a “MACS” lift? A. A “MACS” lift is one modification of a short scar lift. Other names include: Quick-Lift, Lifestyle-Lift, Swift-Lift and more. This procedure will vary between $5000 to $10,000 or more depending on the city or region it is performed. For... Read more »
