Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I’m 31 and my mid face has sagged slightly because of the weight I have lost. Even though I regained weight, it obtained no result. I would like a mild facelift treatment to get that youthful look back, but don’t feel ready for surgical options. A. Thank you for sharing... Read more »
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Can’t decide between two facelift methods. What is the difference?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. There were two types of facelifts offered by two different surgeons. One was sewing the cheek muscle only and another was loosening the cheek muscle and then sewing it back (called a high SMAS facelift). What is the difference ? A. There are two basic techniques in facelifting. They include:... Read more »
Treatment options for marionette folds?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am 44 years old. I had a facelift 3 years ago to correct my marionette folds. Unfortunately they were not improved after that procedure. I have had filler on several occasions but these do not really improve these folds either. These are not lines – they are actual... Read more »
Eyebrow arch after Botox for crows feet. Is this unusual?
Dr. Dean Kane Botox Q & A. Q. I just had my first Botox Injections for my crows feet two weeks ago. My doctor only used a very small amount (3 units each side). My crows feet are gone but now I have a slight arch to one of my eyebrows and a weird little... Read more »
Fat graft after facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Hi, I recently got a facelift but I realized that I need some fat in my submalar area to make my cheek looks rounder, however after the facelift my submalar is really tight. Please kindly advise if I could still get a decent result with fat graft is... Read more »
Redness in front of ears 1 week post MACS facelift, but no sign of infection. What is this?!
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am a 56 year old, 7 days post-op following a MACS facelift. I am concerned, and my PS seems to be, with the redness around my incisions (both sides), although there does not appear to be infection. I am also concerned with the deep puckering at the... Read more »
Urgent help needed with a necrosis question.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. A relative had facelift surgery which yielded lots of necrosis on both sides. A couple hematomas were drained. It is now 2 weeks after surgery. She still has some oozing and she’s lost a lot of hair. The doctor prescribed Silvadene a couple days ago and will debride... Read more »
Want to know the best thing to help my quickly aging thin face?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I have a thin face and am 44 and feel as if my face is falling, have layers of skin that fold around my smile lines and my under eyes are awful, not sagging skin but hollow and wrinkly. Thinking about face lift? Unsure what is the best... Read more »
I have a general question regarding a Doctors responsibility and obligations.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I have what is referred to as “dog ears” from a previous face lift. I went to a different Dr. to fix the problem and was suggested to get a forehead lift to fix the dog ears. I had the surgery done with this Dr. and and it... Read more »
Is Botox most effective when injected directly INTO the muscle?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I recently got Botox to treat my 11’s. One side took, and I clearly noticed the “crunch” of the needle into the muscle. The side that did not “crunch,” barely took and had to be redone a few weeks later. I was told it was because one side... Read more »
