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 »
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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 »
Doctor suggests CoolSculpting vs liposculpture although I want predictable results and not averse to down time.
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 »
