Question:I had a baby 7 years ago i lost weight everywhere but the bottom of my belly. how can i get rid of it? Dr. Dean Kane, board certified Plastic Surgeon from Baltimore Answers Dear “Belly Fat”: Every woman is different and after pregnancy, the skin stretches and the muscle and fascia stretch out too.... Read more »
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I’m so scared of the side effects I got from botox, can I die? Please help! I had 4 units above the lip.
Question from New Sweden, ME: 2 days after, as I felt the Botox over lip, I felt something in my throat, and difficulty swallowing. Next day my tonsil under the jaw was swollen. Head itching. Hives on legs. Pain in ears. Later hives on arms, face, body and felt like my face would burn up.... Read more »
I’m 22 year old and looking at Botox/Dysport. Is this too young?
Question from Sydney, AU What age is it typically recommended to get Botox injections? I’m 22 and I’m starting to notice fine lines.. By no way are they very noticeable but I know Botox is preventable. Is it also true that the injections can work as a brow lift? Because I have very slightly hooded... Read more »
2 weeks post op Botox and 1ml Juvederm, there are no change. Is there anything I can do?
Question from Liverpool, GB Hi I had Botox for my frown lines and 1ml of juvederm lip filler exactly two weeks ago. I've still total movement in my forehead and my lips look virtually the same appart from a dint in my lip. I've had these treatments before and never experienced this.
I read here full results from a lift can take up to a year. I just had midface lift & am not sure I’ll get the results I want.
Question: I’m confused about the facelift recovery answers from doctors. I also read that a patient should not expect more tightening after the initial several weeks – the skin may actually loosen. I’m confused about the “full results” that take up to a year if it isn’t a lift/tighter look to a sagging face. I just had... Read more »
Bag under my eye after Restylane 3 weeks ago.
Question from Costa Rica, CR I was a football player, with two big lines and a big edema or bag inside. The doctor recommend radio frequency but I still look horrible. He asked me to take diuretic and I don’t really want to take them…what can I do? Dr. Dean Kane, board certified Plastic Surgeon from... Read more »
Is it usual that skin needs to be lifted again after face and neck lift?
Question from Fort Lauderdale, FL I had a face and neck lift by a very well know Dr. who is very respected. But i noticed right after surgery the skin under my neck had folds. Now 7 months later slight jowl and neck skin loose. The PS said he will redo the facelift only lifting... Read more »
What can I expect from Botox? I plan on having my forehead done. What can I do to make sure I get the most benefit?
Question from Tacoma WA: I find that I have a pretty pronounced from in by brow/forehead especially between my eyes, will Botox tighten it up or just freeze the movement? I am hoping for a smooth appearance in the outcome. Should I add the eye area, too? How long after the injection until I have... Read more »
Can a 16 year old do CoolSculpting? Parents have agreed to do it.
Can a 16 year old do CoolSculpting? Parents have agreed to do it. Question from Shreveport, LA I diet and do exercise but seems genetic that I can not get fat off my stomach. I actually look very slim till you look at my stomach. Would cool sculpting work for me? Parents have agreed to do it.... Read more »
I saw this ad for fat freeze, is this treatment safe? Is the same as zeltiq or no?
Question from Worth, IL :This new machine is same as zeltiq or no because the company told me that is the same as Zeltiq but from Europe less expensive then Zeltiq and it does same process like zeltiq 60min fat freeze Dr. Dean Kane, board certified Plastic Surgeon from Baltimore Answers Currently, Zeltiq distributes the... Read more »
