Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Silhouette InstaLift Q. My mouth has a downward turn, which makes me looks upset when I am not. I’m trying to determine if it’s Botox I need or Juvederm to put the corners in a straighter, or ever upward, position. Any answers would be greatly appreciated! A. Botox... Read more »
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What treatment can be used for smile lines?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Smile Lines Q. What treatment can be used for smile lines? A. I note skin folds of the forehead, nasolabial and marionette areas. Please consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with talent and experience in the use of Botox and Filler injections to improve these concerns.... Read more »
Blood work normal before facelift. How could this happen when alt was normal one week prior to surgery?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelift Q. Alt went from 26 to 60 before and after facelift surgery. Waiting three months to see if it will come back down. A. The human body is miraculous in it’s reserve and ability to cope with “stresses”. The ALT is a enzyme in the liver that... Read more »
I had 20 units of Botox but it didn’t work. How much more do I need? I’m thinking 30-40.
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox Q. After 20 units my face unchanged. I don’t have deep lines but my face looks like an accordion when I raise my eyebrows. I am 47 and a white male. A. Thanks for your concern. Without a in-person exam, it is difficult to determine... Read more »
Restylane Lyft in cheeks resulted in a black eye
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Restylane Lyft Q. I had Restylane Lyft injected into my cheeks with the goal to reduce my nasolabial folds. I got a serious black eye from the injections. Is this normal, or should I be concerned? A. Swelling and Bruising following any injection or surgical procedure are a... Read more »
Awake during facelift and I felt everything; is this acceptable?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelift Q. I was awake during facelift and facial surgery. I told the doctor I was awake and he did not do anything. I felt every injection, slice of skin, and stitches. It was horrible. After the procedure, I told them of my ordeal. No person... Read more »
What is the downtime after CoolSculpting or liposuction? When can you go back to exercising?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Post-Surgery Exercise Q. What is the downtime after CoolSculpting or liposuction? When can you go back to exercising? A. While CoolSculpting and Liposuction provide fat reduction, they do so differently and with significantly different magnitudes of enhancement. CoolSculpting is for more localized and smaller “butterstick” size reduction of fat using... Read more »
If I did CoolScultping on my stomach, would other areas be affected?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding CoolSculpting Q. I have a question. The place that I called that does CoolSculpting said they don’t do the chest, but I was wondering if I got it done on my stomach would I naturally start to lose weight in my chest? Because I don’t... Read more »
Botox for jaw slimming! Can Botox be used to fix the asymmetry can was caused?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox Q. Do I slim the wide side of my jaw? What are the options to slim down my jaw? Or are there fillers to widen the slim side of my jaw? I wear a night guard and I think I used to grind on one side more.... Read more »
I’m 46 years old and want to have ThermiTIGHT. Can I have it every 2 or 3 years to stay young?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding ThermiTIGHT Q. Do you think it will work for my face? If I do it now, after 2 or 3 years obviously I will need it again. I wonder if it is okay to have ThermiTIGHT every 2 or 3 years ? Some doctors says if... Read more »
