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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Coolsculpting Side-Effects

Q: I had CoolSculpting done 12 days ago. I have two long red lines on my stomach. The red lines are not bruised. They don’t hurt and I have used Arnica to try and get them to go away. Still no change. I’m so upset because I leave for the beach in two weeks... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Droopy Eyelids and Bags

Q: What can be done for droopy eyelids and bags? A: Eyelid surgery is a common request for today’s patients. Depending on whether the problem is attributed to the Upper Eyelid, the Lower Eyelid or the Brow and Forehead, the options are different. Some points to consider include: 1. Upper eyelid skin excess causing visual... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Pre-Surgery Prep

Q: I will be having a facelift in 6 weeks. Is there anything I should be taking prior to surgery? I am fair skinned and bruise easily. A: A proper diet and moderate exercise is essential for the body to be in its most optimal condition to provide the healing essentials for injury and surgery.... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Face Skin Laxity: Wrinkle and Fold Options

Q: Mid face lift? Cheek lift? Eyes? What should I do? I am thin and have a ton of extra skin on my face, which makes me look older. I’ve been told that a mid face lift and undereye surgery is the way to go, but I’m not sure. Aren’t there different mid face lift... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding

Q: Has anyone seen this type of infection after facelift? I’ve been quite active on this site throughout my facelift recovery since having my surgery 12 weeks ago, but have yet to post. I’ve uploaded a picture from 4 days after surgery of an infection that developed and took weeks to heal. My question to... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Hyperpigmentation After IPL

Q: Does Hyperpigmentation happen to everyone after IPL? I have been reading about how the IPL laser treatment sometimes leaves people with hyperpigmentation or spots on their skin. Does this happen to everyone? Is this related to some type of unique trait that certain people have? I would prefer if this did not happen to... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding the Longevity of an Non-Surgical Face Lift

Q: How long does an non-surgical facelift last and do I need to keep getting it done? A: Many decades ago, patients waited until they had sagging facial, brow and neck skin in their late 50’s or 60’s for a face lift. Today, facial enhancements are offered from a patient’s 20’s and easily into their 80’s. Rejuvenation... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding High Nipples after Breast Reduction

Q: Can I fix my high nipples after a breast reduction? My nipples are high. And not in the medicinal sense, in the physical sense. My nipples look like someone’s eyes that are looking straight up at the ceiling. I recently had a breast reduction and these darn things just won’t settle down. What can... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding the “Brazilian” Butt Lift

Q: What is a buttock augmentation? I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I don’t fully get it: is a buttock augmentation the same as a butt lift? If not, how does a butt augmentation differ? I see a lift as being a procedure where a sagging bottom is surgically ‘lifted’ the same way... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding When to Consider a Face Lift

Q: When do I consider a Facelift? A: The process of aging is the passive inability for your body’s tissues to repair and regenerate themselves. The act of rejuvenation is to actively reverse and dynamically assist the repair of your tissues on a daily basis. When significant laxity exists, surgical skin and soft tissue redraping... 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.