Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have lines above and below my lips. What is the best filler to use? A. Lines above and below the pink lip are a combination of muscle wrinkling and dermal lines (ie loss of collagen along the wrinkle). Botox in my hands provides a stiffer relaxation (no... Read more »
I just turned 59 in March. Am I too old for Sculptra?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I just turned 59 in March. Im 5’9 and 135 lbs. I have long, thin face. My cheeks and temples are starting to hollow out. My dermatologist suggests Sculptra to fill in theses areas and Juverderm in marionette lines. I got a second opinion from a nurse that... Read more »
Can someone with diabetes and lupus controlled, have a facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Can someone with diabetes and lupus controlled, have a facelift? A. Diabetes and lupus are only 2 of many chronic illnesses which are well managed today. There are many drugs that reduce inflammation or prolong healing particularly for auto-immune concerns such as lupus. Diabetes if not managed properly... Read more »
Does Restylane work for chest wrinkles?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Does Restylane work for chest wrinkles? I ave no time for fraxel or peel until AFTER summer, would any kind of filler work/help? A. Sculptra is a wonderful product to stimulate dermal production of collagen and other skin supportive molecules such as elastin, hyaluronic acid and others. In... Read more »
What options are available for a double chin?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What options are available for a double chin? A. Many options for the Double Chin or fat under the jawline and neck are available. These include: “Mini” lipo-contouring Facial lipo-contouring (of the lower cheeks, jowl, jawline, double chin and neck) and neck suspension Facial lipo-contouring and neck muscle lift (platysmaplasty)... Read more »
I am 36 years old. Do I need a facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am 36 years old. Do I need a facelift? My forehead and cheeks are sagging and it makes me look very depressed. I have to constantly hold a more uplifted expression on my face to combat the sagging. My eyes look very small because my forehead is almost sagging... Read more »
What are the various methods used to fix vertical lines around the mouth?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am 74 and want to fix my neck, jowls and lower face including the vertical lines around my mouth. I am not a smoker and have never smoked. I am fair skinned and tend to scar badly on my trunk. I am told the facial area is different.... Read more »
Help! Downward pulling feeling around the ear after MACS facelift and a fold under the earlobe running down the neck.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Six months after my MACS facelift I was unhappy with the result. I didn’t feel it was tight enough and where I wanted to be as pre-discussed with my plastic surgeon. He agreed to redo the MACS lift but I was left with a fold. I later had a small... Read more »
Why is it that the shape of the skin (tragus?) that connects to the ear looks different after a facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. For me that is the telltale sign of work having been done. I have noticed that even Kris Jenner (who I imagine has access to the best of the best in Surgeons) of the infamous Kardashian family has her hair cut and styled to hide that part of her... Read more »
Is Botox for cosmetic purposes such as forehead and crows feet a “less risky” procedure, of course, done by a a qualified doctor?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Unfortunately the internet can be a scary place. I have read some terrible stories on here about patients administered with Botox for cosmetic procedures such forehead and crows feet and ended up with long term dizziness, malaise, flu symptoms, visual disturbances, anxiety, neurological issues, etc. I am interested in... Read more »
