Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I have a deep line in the Glabella area. I have a darkening of pigment there as well. In the past, my dermatologist filled it with Juvederm and this was very effective. She told me it is no longer safe to fill the Glabella due to the risk... Read more »
Are there any special preparations you recommend prior to CoolSculpting?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Are there any special preparations you recommend prior to CoolSculpting? For example, avoiding tanning, taking arnica and stopping Advil? A. A gel liner is used between the skin and the CoolSculpting applicator to protect both. The skin should be free of moisturizers, irritations, pustules or injection, sun-burn,... Read more »
Follow up question regarding full-face botox & “bullfrog” effect under chin.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I believe my recent full-face Botox, which included around my jawline, chin & platysma bands, affected the muscles under the chin/jaw area in a way which created what I call the “bullfrog effect”. In recent videos and photos of myself talking or laughing, the area under my chin/jaw... Read more »
What product would be best to treat my tear trough area?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Is the cannula method for they eyes a good technique for this area? Is my fair skin to light for fillers? A. The factors dependent on good results for filler in the tear trough and elsewhere include: 1. Patient selection 2. Proper diagnosis of the problem 3. Physician or injector... Read more »
What are the contraindications to Coolsculpting/ultrashape?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. 1. Is that true for other endocrine disorders of the pituitary- such as hypopituitarism? 2. What about heart disorders/hypertension? 3. Once the fat dies in the treated areas, if someone is metabolically challenged (hypothyroid, hyopituitary) does weight gain and fat happen in other strange areas? would weight (fat)... Read more »
Why do some doctors want you to wear a compression garment after a facelift/neck lift for a period of time, and others do not require this?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. If it keeps down swelling, why wouldn’t all doctors require this? Also, is it better to just let the scabbing or crusts from the incision stitches dry and fall off by themselves, as I was told as a kid to do with all scabs? When should these scabs... Read more »
I just had a facelift. I am 49. What products do you recommend to keep my skin youthful and healthy? I have an allergy to retinol.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I just had a facelift 2 weeks ago. I am still swollen and numb on the sides of my face. What product do you recommend to help the swelling go down quicker? What do you recommend I use for long lasting results? I am allergic to retinol. A. Following... Read more »
I had a facelift with fat grafting and neck lift and was under anesthesia for 8 hours.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I had a fast heartbeat for three days and was dehydrated from throwing up do you think I was under too long and if so are there side effects in the future? A. The length of time under anesthesia is one of many considerations in the decision making process... Read more »
Can you have Coolsculpting done if you have multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Can you have Coolsculpting done if you have multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia? A. CoolSculpting (CS) is a relatively new, tried and true, non-surgical option for localized and limited fat reduction. If performed in a well-planned, multi-session approach, liposuction results coined “Treatment to Transformation” can be obtained. Like any surgical... Read more »
I am at my sixth month of pregnancy. Can I do a forehead Botox injection or filler?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am on my sixth month of pregnancy, can I do a forehead botox injection or filling? A. Congratulations on your pregnancy! This is a good question and a common one. Thanks for asking it. The risk of complications for injectibles is uncommon to rare but it does occur. Concerns... Read more »
