Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Hi, is there a facelift that treats deep tissue? And also one that treats a ligament? What is different? What does deep tissue mean? Is it SMAS? Or ligament? A. This is a fun anatomy question. The levels of the face age at different rates according to many factors such... Read more »
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Would you call a series of Sculptra sessions a speculative decision?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I have had two treatments of two vials each time. I am scheduled for the final two this week. Visits have been 6 weeks apart. Besides a bump forming between chin and jaw, I feel a small change in the cheeks. What do I ask this doctor to provide me... Read more »
Do fat cells return after CoolSculpting?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Hello, I was wondering if fat cells are replenished in the areas where CoolSculpting has been done. I’ve heard that fat cells naturally die off and are replaced, so what’s stopping your body from replacing the fat cells that are killed off via CoolSculpting… say after a year. Currently,... Read more »
CoolSmooth Applicator for calves?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Can I treat my calves by using the cool smooth applicator? The area is not FDA approved. But it seems that the cool smooth applicator can be used for this area. Will the treatment be effective for calves? A. FDA approval is provided when a manufacturer of a drug or device... Read more »
My goal is to have a lower face/neck and brow lift with bleph all at once. I think it would be the best because it’s more economical since one pays for the surgery room and anesthesiologist the one time but more importantly and although more trauma to the face, there is one healing time period. I have, however, read here that I would get a better result by doing the bleph after the face. Is this true? I’ve seen pics of all done at once and they look great. questions, questions, questions :)
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. My goal is to have a lower face/neck and brow lift with bleph all at once. I think it would be the best because it’s more economical since one pays for the surgery room and anesthesiologist the one time but more importantly and although more trauma to the face, there... Read more »
Abnormal EKG. Is it possible to have a facelift?
An EKG like any part of a proper pre-operative surgical clearance will determine if you are in the most optimal condition for the surgery you need or desire. There are many reasons for abnormal results and must be reviewed by
Do you see any new inventions/applications (particular for face rejuvenation/facelift) in the near future?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Is there a new tendency? No proceedings? With that I mean for example, better rejuvenation, less invasive, less downtime… However, mostly, I am interested in more rejuvenation. I put up with invasive and downtime as long the final product look really rejuvenated. A. New options in non-surgical rejuvenation seem to be... Read more »
I have bumps on both sides after scar revision surgery, how do I manage? I have scar revision surgery before 4 weeks but now there are bumps at both ends of scar. It goes when stretching the scar and scar is not also good. How should I manage?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I have bumps on both sides after scar revision surgery, how do I manage? I have scar revision surgery before 4 weeks but now there are bumps at both ends of scar. It goes when stretching the scar and scar is not also good. How should I manage? A. Every... Read more »
Facelift: Wait till menopause?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am not yet at the menopause but it can’t be far off. Right now my face looks good and Botox and fillers are fine. But the jaw is starting to soften. My question is, is it better to have a Facelift before menopause or to wait until the skin... Read more »
Is there any truth that Botox started early is preventative?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Is there any truth that Botox started early is preventative? I recently had (1 syringe voluma) temple filler, which I had hoped would fill out my brow and lift my brows a touch. I don’t think it’s made any difference to be honest but my injector suggested I should... Read more »
