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Laser Hair Removal and Different Skin Types

We have a tremendous experience in taking care of patients of all skin colors, ethnic backgrounds, skin types and problems. We offer an array of laser services, medical grade peels and products to meet the needs of our very diverse patient base. We provide convenient extended appointment hours from Monday through Saturday and late evening... Read more »

How can you tell whether you need Liposuction of the Abdomen or a Tummy Tuck?

This is a very confusing area for many people. If someone just has a thickness and fullness of their abdomen, but mild skin laxity, then liposuction would be the appropriate procedure. Liposuction can be performed in a circumferential approach, so that fat is removed from the front of the abdomen, sides and back, or the... Read more »

Tummy or Trunk, Arms and Leg Contouring Options

There are various options are for tummy or trunk, arms and leg contouring. These options are dependent on your skin laxity and the areas of liposuction contouring you wish or need. One can consider: 1. a traditional tummy tuck where the ab muscles are tightened, the sides are liposuction contoured, the excess skin is removed,... Read more »

Dr. Dean Kane, Plastic Surgeon, Expertly Combines Injectables and Chemical Peeling to Attain a Complete Non-Surgical Upper Face Lift and Eye Rejuvenation for his Maryland Patients

For the rejuvenation of the upper face, Dr. Dean Kane’s goal is to use injectables and chemical peels to refresh the eyes, brows and upper cheeks by not only plumping the wrinkles but using the TCA Peel to smooth and peel away old layers of fine lines and crepe skin. Using fillers such as Radiesse,... Read more »

What can be done about the upper back roll near the bra area?

Because of the 25 years of experience of performing after weight loss procedures, Dr. Kane has evolved a new technique that removes the excess back skin and rolls at the same time as an arm lift or breast lift procedure. The traditional procedure would remove this excess skin with an incision that goes across the... Read more »

At what point in my weight loss do I make the decision to have the Liposuction or Tummy Tuck procedures?

The answer depends on your motivation and ability to lose the weight. We always recommend that a person lose as much weight as is comfortable until a plateau is reached, or the weight is just not coming off any longer. We request that our patients be committed to a lifestyle modification in diet and exercise,... Read more »

Facial wrinkles are created from 4 different layers of the skin, fat and muscle

The top layer or stratum corneum is the rough, pigmented layer of the skin; creating most of the depth of the wrinkle. Exfoliation is best for this using microdermabrasion, Retin-A (our Emerge’ Skin Perfecting System), some lasers and chemical peels. The second region is the epidermis and dermis which thin with aging. The natural collagen,... Read more »

Are there times when surgery is not recommended?

Yes! Cigarette smokers, malnutrition problems, and other medical conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes that prevent proper healing can present high risk for infection and non-healing. Once these conditions are controlled, surgery can be performed. We require a patient to stop smoking at least 4 weeks before the surgery and to not smoke or use nicotine... Read more »

What can be done about the excess skin along the back as well as the front of the body?

The Body Lift is a remarkable surgical procedure that tailors an overall tightening and skin reduction of the body. It achieves the lifting of the leg, buttocks, lower and upper back, and abdominal skin. The back rolls are smoothed and love handles and “muffin tops” are contoured. Everything above and below the circular scar is... Read more »

Luxurious Cosmetic Surgery and MedSpa

Dr. Dean Kane and Lauri Kane work hand in hand at the Center For Cosmetic Surgery & Medispa to enhance the lives of their Baltimore-area patients. As leaders in cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body, and minimally invasive procedures like CoolSculpting, Botox, and dermal fillers, you can be confident that you will receive natural-looking results from our team every time.