Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. This is not a hasty decision for me. I am a body fitness model and have 1.5-2 lbs to lose in arms, back, abdominal area- which can’t seem to shed due to new meds taken: Lamictal, allegra, advair, singular. My MD said the 10% risk of complications in... Read more »
Can the puckering effect, noticeable indentations when speaking and eating, be lessened with Botox?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am a 50 year-old female and am very self-conscious about the aging look around my mouth. I also have wrinkles as well. I understand that lines and wrinkles cannot be treated with Botox, but can the the mouth movement that accentuates the indentations when puckering, eating, et... Read more »
Facelifting, is it better to start early than later?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I was reading that having a facelift early into the late 30’s and having a light lift and then repeating over and over again as we age and when needed will result in a more natural look than having a one dramatic lift later into my 40’s or... Read more »
Filler or Facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Went for a consult today for filler and not sure if it would help? I don’t know if I would be better off doing a mini facelift or lower lid surgery rather then fillers? She mentioned 2 syringes of Voluma in my cheeks and a little in under... Read more »
Help! I have dry, flaky skin post-facelift. What can I do?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am about 45 days post-facelift and my skin is very dry and flaky, even my ears have slight flaking. What causes this and how can I combat it? I didn’t have any resurfacing, laser, etc. I’ve been using SkinMedia dermal repair but it still is flaky –... Read more »
So I have to get surgery done? What are my other options? I want to avoid surgery just fix the crease.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I’m so worried I really don’t want to have surgery but I keep noticing it getting deeper or maybe I just stare at it too long? Well anyway, what are my other options? I read about fillers and Botox but I don’t want to make a mistake or make... Read more »
I recently had filler under the eyes for eye bags. What should I do next?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. About 5 weeks ago I had Restylane filler under the eyes (1cc) but I do not think it’s really helped.. I have darkness under the eyes which obviously won’t be helped with filler (from what I have read) but this comes and goes depending on lifestyle and allergies,... Read more »
I want a smooth forehead and to get rid of frown lines. Would you recommend Botox, Dysport, Juvederm or any other filler?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I make a LOT of facial expressions and now I’m noticing a lot of deep lines formed on my forehead even when I’m not scrunching it. Static lines? Do I get Botox or Dysport? Or would I need to get fillers? I’m not big on injectables but I want... Read more »
Would I be a good candidate for CoolSculpt and Velashape after my hernia repair?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am a 34 year old woman within 5-10 lbs of my ideal weight. After my 3 pregnancies (not c section), I have weight around my waist. It’s definitely pinch-able. I have minimal loose skin/stretch marks. I’d like CoolSculpt to reduce fat & Velashape to improve the skin,... Read more »
When is it safe to inject Restylane into nose bridge, chin and nasal folds?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. When is it safe to inject Restylane into nose bridge after primary tiplasty? Are there complications if my fat grafting dont last and I inject Restylane into the areas I had my fat transfer before it is 100% absorbed? A. Fillers and Botox are used in a non-surgical... Read more »
