I have Fibromyalgia. Is it OK to have a facelift with general anesthesia?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have Fibromyalgia. Is it OK to have a facelift with general anesthesia? A. Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by chronic widespread pain and heightened, painful response to pressure, numbness and tingling. Other symptoms including fatigue, sleep disturbance, joint stiffness, swallowing, bowel and bladder dysfunction, cognitive problems and stress... Read more »

I’m 47, have MS & on an oral immunosuppressant treatment (Gilenya). Are these contraindications to Botox and fillers? (photo)

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A  Q. I’m 47, have MS & an oral immunosuppressant treatment (Gilenya). Are these contraindications to Botox and fillers? I’m interested in fillers to treat my frown lines and possibly Botox to treat my assymetrical brows/ptosis. Does having MS and/or being on an immunosuppressant present any concerns with undergoing such procedures?... Read more »

I recently underwent a Lower Abdominal Resection due to an Ischemic bowel. Could Cool Sculpting have triggered it?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I recently underwent a Lower Abdominal Resection due to an Ischemic bowel. Could CoolSculpting have triggered it? A. I am sorry for your misfortune! ​ ​CoolSculpting (CS) uses a suction applicator to draw in a bulge of skin and fat which is cooled to near freezing to perform its fat... Read more »

I have mild multiple sclerosis. Can I have cryolipolysis treatment?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A  Q. I have mild multiple sclerosis. Can I have cryolipolysis treatment? A. ​I am sorry for your misfortune. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is considered a auto-immune demylination of nerve fibers and can cause progressive sensory and motor weakness. ​ ​I have used CoolSculpting (CS), a cryolipolysis treatment used in the US on... Read more »