QUESTION from Australia, AU: Ive had Juvederm on my mouth lines, nasal lines and some on my frown lines. The dr said that I need to avoid pressing too hard for around 2 days when I cleanse my face and I should avoid having any kind of facial massage for the next two weeks. Is... Read more »
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Will Sculptra still give me a natural look?
Question: I am thin, and have age related volume loss in my face. Will Sculptra still give me a natural look? Answer from Dr. Dean Kane, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon from Baltimore: Sculptra in my hands has been sensational for thin patients. Sculptra in its newest formulation has provide even firming of the facial skin... Read more »
Is there an effective non-invasive treatment for paradoxical hyperplasia?
Question from London, TX: I’m suffering from paradoxical hyperplasia after CoolSculpting and would like to know: 1) if invasive therapy is the only solution? (if so, what your recommendation would be) 2) If other types of non-invasive techniques can also be equally effective? (e.g. treatments which use ultrasound technology to melt away the fat such... Read more »
Is this a RUDE question to ask your surgeon?
Question from Spartanburg, SC: Docs say that a patient’s face must be carefully evaluated and matched to the “right” surgical technique. IF the PS exclusively does some variation of SMAS lifts should I think he never does the more challenging deep plane for HIS comfort or should I think that NO one showed up for... Read more »
How long will my QuickLift Last?
Question from Amelia Court House, VA I’m a 52 year old male who has minimal jowling and very little neck sagging. I just had a QuickLift down, I’m 5 days out. I have minimal swelling and bruising, I’m fair skinned. How long do you think this procedure will last? Any answers appreciated. Answer from Dr. Dean... Read more »
Why is it taking so long to heal after facelift?
Question from New Orleans, LA: 30 days post op today. Slow healing, not a smoker! Did everything right then some. Ps not worried, but is there anything I can do to speed up the healing of left ear front? first pic is about 4 days ago. Does not hurt, ooze or burn. Still taking bromelain... Read more »
Does each vial you get of Sculptra add together producing more collagen or do they not build on each other? Im confused?
Question from Ohio, IL : How does the vials injected weeks apart come together to produce the amount of collagen necessary to give you the results your looking for? Isn’t the first vial of sculptra crystals gone by the time the second vial get injected 6-8 weeks later then so on with the next Vial? Just... Read more »
How soon can I get Restylane after Kenalog injection?
Question from Madison, CT: I had a Kenalog 40 injection into a raised hypertrophic incision scar which got rid of the all the scar tissue in a week. I have read the Kenalog stays in your tissues for a month. I would like to get some restylane in the area, but do not want the water... Read more »
I’m 52 and have hashimotos thyroid. I had Restylane 7 years ago, and would like to do it again. Would it be risky?
Question from Apex, NC : I’ve read some things and I am confused as to weather there is any risks of creating an autoimmune disease. I am in general good Health. Dr. Dean Kane, board certified Plastic Surgeon from Baltimore Answers: The human body is remarkable in it’s ability to guard itself against foreign bodies. In the... Read more »
Restylane Vs. Voluma for the cheeks. Which one gives better result?
Question from Manhattan, NY: I have a appointment to add a little bit of filler to my cheek and my doctor suggested using either Restylane of Voluma. I already had Restylane in my tear throughs with great results, but was wondering the difference between the fillers for adding natural volume to the cheek area and if... Read more »
