Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is it true you cannot sleep on your side after a facelift? I don’t think I could train myself to sleep on my back so what will happen if I sleep on my side? Is there a certain amount of time I should sleep on back before resuming... Read more »
I think facelift plus fat grafting will help me restore volume and generally make me look better, my skin laxity has gone south. I have hollow cheeks and under eyes.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I think facelift plus fat grafting will help me restore volume and generally make me look better, my skin laxity has gone south. I have hollow cheeks and under eyes. A. This is a great common question which needs reassurance to the public. Each patient has a unique physical and... Read more »
Please advise any procedures recommended to correct and restore my lower/mid/upper face (i.e. facelift and/or fillers)?
Dr. Dean Kane Q&A Q. I have just had 1 syringe of Juvaderm Ultra Plus, 1 syringe of Juvaderm Ultra and 1 syringe of Restylane Silk divided between my nasolabial folds, marionette lines, chin and lips. Side note: the doctor put Juvaderm directly in the corners of my mouth and “fanned outwards” which seems to be... Read more »
How does a plastic surgeon know how much to cut?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. When performing a facelift and necklift, how does a plastic surgeon determine how much skin to cut? A. Great question! The answer is not so simple. It is based on: ·The patients skin laxity and perfusion (amount of circulation in the skin determined from weather/UV, tobacco use, injury, etc) ·Amount... Read more »
Thinking of using CoolSculpting. I really want to contour the belly pouch and love handles. Would this help me?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am a 5 foot, 40 year old mother of a 15 year old and 3 year old twins. I weighed 132 prior to twin pregnancy and afterwards got down to 142, but am currently at 170. I try to eat healthy and exercise but can’t seem to lose... Read more »
I am 59 years old. Should I be worried about having Sculptra treatments at my age?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am 59 years old. Should I be worried about having Sculptra treatments at my age? A. Sculptra is found to be a mild filler but a more powerful bio-stimulant of collagen, hyaluronic acid, elastin and other dermal, subcutaneous and bone molecules. It seems to firm, build and repair rather... Read more »
What is the best treatment for a chin dimple?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I absolutely hate my chin! I tried Botox, but I don’t believe it worked. What would be the best treatment for my chin? Should I try Botox again? Or should I try a filler? I just want a soft, non-dimpled chin. A. The jaw is created when 3 layers of tissues... Read more »
Is it safe to have a facelift with a cold?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have a facelift and upper and lower bleph scheduled for tomorrow and I’ve had a cold for the past 12 days. Mostly congested sinuses and a non-productive cough. My chest x-ray is clear. Although, general practitioner has given clearance, I would like additional opinions. Would twilight be safer... Read more »
When can I return to the gym after a facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had a facelift and upper eyelid surgery done a week ago. Is it okay for me to go to the gym to just do cardio for 20-30 minutes? If not, why? When can I go back and start doing cardio and weights again? A. This is a universal concern... Read more »
Is just a little Botox for crows feet possible?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Hello, I am a happy person and smile a lot. As a result, I have very deep, and a lot of permanent, wrinkles around my eyes (crows feet and under eye). I am considering Botox, but I am afraid that it would change the way I smile. Ideally, I’d... Read more »
