Q. Can I do anything to get better facial symmetry? My face is somewhat asymmetrical, however at 31 I have started to notice that it has gotten worse. Is there anything I can do to give my face better symmetry. I do also feel that the lower part of my face is quite narrow and... Read more »
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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Fillers Following Piercing
Q. Will my lip piercing (vertical labret) be an issue when I get lip fillers? I am planning on getting 1-2ml of restalyne in my lips but was told by one nurse that the filler would leak out of my pierced lip if injected in that area. The piecing goes through the middle of my... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox for Platysmal Neck Bands
Q. Will BOTOX help with my problem area in my neck? When my neck is relaxed from the righthand side profile I look like I have a turkey neck. From the left it doesn’t. Please see diagram when neck is stretched to show area I mean and platsyma bands. Will BOTOX in these bands help... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Cheek Swelling Following Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Filler Injection
Q. Why do I have two tiny fluid sacs two weeks after Restylane Silk under eye? It’s been 2 weeks since I had Restylane silk placed under my eye. The last two mornings when I awoke I’ve noticed what look like two fluid filled tiny sacs under my left eye. They subside somewhat throughout the... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Expectations from CoolSculpting
Q. I am 5 foot 4 weigh 180 majority is chest stomach and hips am I too heavy for CoolSculpting? A. CoolSculpting is ideal for those individuals on the go, wishing no downtime and no surgery. The trade-off is multiple sessions until you are satisfied. Liposuction will provide a wider breadth of contouring and significantly... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore on Post-Surgery Care and Massage
What after care is performed following surgery? Dr. Kane’s post-operative care instructions are quite detailed in order to optimize your care and results. Post-op care starts at the first thought of a procedure including: Activities Nutrition Responsible assistance Anticipating and reducing the risk of complications Responsible care assistance Dr. Kane finds that the healing art... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Comments on an Article: Regarding Scared about the Pain
Q. How much pain can I expect and what pain medications can I / should I use for a tummy tuck and other cosmetic surgery? Dean Kane, MD (DK): Thank you for this most important question. I am re-blogging the following article because it marks the beginning of a new direction in American pain-care expectations... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Disappointing Botox to Masseter Facial Shape Rebalancing; LipoContouring and Fat Grafting
Q. Looking for a thinner more heart shaped face, Botox is masseter is not working, what are my other options? In 6 months I’ve had 3 courses of Botox in my Masseters. The first two times I had 20 put into each muscle. Most recently we went to 30 in each muscle. I’m not seeing... Read more »
Milton Edgerton, trailblazing plastic surgeon for children and transgender patients, dies at 96
By Harrison Smith July 16, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/milton-edgerton-trailblazing-plastic-surgeon-for-children-and-transgender-patients-dies-at-96/2018/07/16/28bcae0a-8836-11e8-8aea-86e88ae760d8_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.7ae8c4fa1897&wpisrc=nl_sb_smartbrief When Milton Edgerton began his career as a plastic surgeon, his patients were wounded veterans of World War II, troops scarred by shrapnel or bullets or flames. Later, as one of the foremost medical practitioners at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Virginia, he treated cancer patients and... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Heavy Forehead with Deep Furrows, Wrinkles and Brow Ptosis
Q. I have some pretty severe forehead lines. Would Botox even help? Even when my forehead is completely relaxed they are so obvious and noticeable. All the pictures below are my forehead in its relaxed state except for the one where I am shown raising my eyebrows. You can see how deep the lines are... Read more »
