Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’m 49-year-old woman and so frustrated with my drooped, hooded eye lids, lots of wrinkles on my forehead, severe nasolabial folds and have lost the elasticity in my face. I recently saw one of the customers looked very young for her age after she had gotten a facelift done... Read more »
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Is it safe or even wise to get Restylane injections in my face before or after bilateral total hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is it safe or even wise to get Restylane injections in my face before or after bilateral total hip replacement surgery? I’m concerned about the possibility of infection having two prosthetics. The THR surgery will be later on this year. I used Restylane (tear trough) a couple of years... Read more »
48 year old contemplating a facelift, wondering if there are alternate incision sites?
48 year old contemplating a facelift, wondering if there are alternate incision sites? I am asking this question for my mother who is contemplating a facelift. She doesn't like her sagging skin on her cheeks and is wondering if a face-lift will correct this problem.
I’m 53 years old and would like mini facelift, neck smothering, breast lift and Brazilian butt lift. Am I too old?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’m 53 years old and would like mini facelift, neck smothering, breast lift and Brazilian butt lift. Am I too old? A. As we are living older, 53 is the new young! Safety is the primary concern of all physicians, especially with elective cosmetic services. Age is not... Read more »
Honesty about multiple facial procedures done at once.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am 52 and would like to have a Face/neck lift, Rhino/Septoplasty, Lateral eye hood lift, and Co2/erbium around my eyes and mouth. I will have to have rib cartilage removed for my Rhino/Septo. I am wondering if this is too much at once and what the average healing... Read more »
I’m 47, have MS & on an oral immunosuppressant treatment (Gilenya). Are these contraindications to Botox and fillers? (photo)
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’m 47, have MS & an oral immunosuppressant treatment (Gilenya). Are these contraindications to Botox and fillers? I’m interested in fillers to treat my frown lines and possibly Botox to treat my assymetrical brows/ptosis. Does having MS and/or being on an immunosuppressant present any concerns with undergoing such procedures?... Read more »
I just had a facelift. I am 49. What products do you recommend to keep my skin youthful and healthy? I have an allergy to retinol.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I just had a facelift 2 weeks ago. I am still swollen and numb on the sides of my face. What product do you recommend to help the swelling go down quicker? What do you recommend I use for long lasting results? I am allergic to retinol. A. Following... Read more »
Can the puckering effect, noticeable indentations when speaking and eating, be lessened with Botox?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am a 50 year-old female and am very self-conscious about the aging look around my mouth. I also have wrinkles as well. I understand that lines and wrinkles cannot be treated with Botox, but can the the mouth movement that accentuates the indentations when puckering, eating, et... Read more »
Any Treatment Suggestions for Deep Marionettes Lines and Jowls?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Best Alternative to a Facelift for Reducing Deep Marionette Lines and Jowling Q. I have a heart shaped face which is slim. I’m 47 and do not want a facelift. What are my best options to smooth out deep marionette lines and jowling. Had Juverderm late last year and some... Read more »
I’m considering CoolSculpting for my arms as they have become saggy. Could it make them worse?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I’m considering CoolSculpting for my arms as they have become saggy. Could it make them worse? A. CoolSculpting is a “tried and true” method to reduce fat content in skin bulges! It has worked very well on properly selected patients for the arms. In fact, even heavy patients have... Read more »
