Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am so over these eye bags. I’m only 30, but I feel 100! Help! Should I get Restylane fillers, or should I go with a lower blepharoplasty? Thanks. A. Thanks for sharing your photos. Yes, Restylane is an alternative to mask the bags by elevating the folds. It takes... Read more »
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Three respected plastic surgeons had different opinions. Any suggestions?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Three respected plastic surgeons each had different opinions. 1. Facelift, neck lift, upper eye lift both eyes, fat grafts/transfers and dermabrasion around mouth. 2. Facelift, neck lift, upper eye lift on right eye only (said not enough extra skin on left eye), lower eye lift on both eyes and... Read more »
Which filler would you recommend and which is more effective between Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Right now in my life for being 43 years old I feel great and I think I look pretty good but, of course, we all have things we”d like to change. The thing that bothers me most is the tear trough area, and the upper eyelid. I know... Read more »
Would you recommend Botox, Juvederm, or both for eye area?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I was initially considering Botox for my crow’s feet but now I’m thinking that Juvederm may be a better option for the under eye area. Or should I consider both – Botox for the crow’s feet and Juvederm for the under eye area? What would you suggest and... Read more »
Facelift six-hour surgery with local and oral sedation?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am planning to have a facelift, cheek lift, fat transfer, and laser in one operation. The doctor favors local with oral sedation. I am concerned that a six-hour procedure may have me aware and exceed my tolerance level. I’d love to hear from others who have gone through... Read more »
Are under eye filler/Botox/ Restylane permanent?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Are under eye filler/Botox/Restylane permanent? If not, how long does it last? I’m thinking about getting my under eye bags/dark circles done. The dark circles under my eyes constantly make me look tired. I want to know if injections is something you do once or if I will... Read more »
This is my first time using Botox. Is this normal?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I just had Botox for the first time. I am 37 with minimal wrinkles. I wanted to try Botox in the “crows feet” area and asked if it would help with slight wrinkling under my eyes when I smile. Injector asked me to smile, made a couple of... Read more »
Could something like CoolSculpting or cryosurgery treat Gynecomastia? Can the cold kill glandular tissue? I’m not worried about fat.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I know cold at a certain temperature for a certain time can cause cell death in fatty tissue. I imagine it could do the same with any living cell. At what temperature would cells in your mammary glands die? A. Great question! CoolSculpting’s cooling endpoint is just above... Read more »
What is your opinion on using a board certified surgeon in facial and reconstructive surgery for a facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. What is your opinion on using a board certified surgeon in facial and reconstructive surgery for a facelift? I have been trying to research information on facelifts. It appears that it would be a good rule of thumb to consult with a board certified surgeon in facial and reconstructive facial... Read more »
What can I do to take years off my face?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. After ten years of a very stressful life, I have decided to invest in me! I lost my only child at age nine to brain cancer medullablastoma then 13 months later lost my husband to a brain aneurysm then my brother passed with liver cancer and last March loss... Read more »
