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 »
Is it appropriate to only inject Restylane Silk into the upper lip?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is it appropriate to only inject Restylane Silk into the upper lip? I went to my doctor to inquire about a treatment for vertical upper lip lines. I had researched Belotero and wanted that filler because it does not add actual volume to the lips. My doctor instead felt that... Read more »
One month after Botox to lift the neck and jaw I am still having problems with smiling.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. One month after Botox to lift the neck and jaw I am still having problems with smiling. How has this happened and can you get faulty Botox? As I was told in April, my treatment didn’t work due to doggy Botox and it was redone now. I can’t open... Read more »
Tell me about CoolSculpting or whats available for my arms? I’m very thin and work out, but have floppy arms.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Tell me about CoolSculpting or whats available for my arms? I’m very thin and work out, but have floppy arms. A. CoolSculpting (CS) is tried and true in fat reduction. CS does not advertise skin tightening but in certain areas of the body such as the back and flanks, CS does... Read more »
Would I be a good candidate for CoolSculpting or some type of Lipo? I’m 126 pounds, 5’4″ 21.40 BMI.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Would I be a good candidate for CoolSculpting or some type of Lipo? I’m 126 pounds, 5’4″ and have a 21.40 BMI. I’ve been contemplating doing this for years and finally decided I would like to do something to get rid of my “pooch.” I’ve read some horror stories about how... Read more »
