Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What other options, including fillers, are there for non-surgical face improvements? A. The most popular of the fillers, Restylane and Perlane, a jelly-like clear skin filler is used to fill lines, wrinkles and folds. Juvederm and its longer lasting “cousin” Juvederm Ultra Plus are similar skin fillers, used to soften... Read more »
Botox
Is it safe for me to have Botox when I have a positive ANA factor and Reynaud’s disease?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is there any other types of fillers other than Botox you would recommend for people with a positive ANA factor? Or avoid fillers altogether? A. Thanks for this interesting question! Botox and similar injectable muscle relaxers such as Dysport and Xeomin are used to rebalance the muscles of facial... Read more »
I have been having Botox for a number of years. It used to work brilliant on me but not for the last 2 years
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have been having Botox done for a number of years and it used to work brilliant on me but for the last 2 years I have tried 3 different products and it either doesn’t work at all or wears off after 4 weeks. I wondered if this had anything... Read more »
Is Botox for your under arms dangerous?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is Botox for your under arms dangerous? A. Botox (and its “cousins” Dysport and Xeomin) performs many functions other than relaxing muscle fibers and thereby decreasing folds and wrinkles of the face. Botox blocks the release of a chemical called acetylcholine from a nerve ending. If the acetylcholine never arrives... Read more »
How much will it cost for me to get Botox in my lips?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How much will it cost for me to get Botox in my lips? A. Botox and Dysport ARE excellent in the lips but must be used artistically and with proper injector experience. Botox and Dysport are muscle relaxers. They are used around the 3 eye muscles to... Read more »
How can I get rid of these creases/lines/wrinkles on my forehead?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’m only in my mid 20’s and I already have these! They’re deep when you feel them. Not sure what causes them as they aren’t from frowning/smiling. Just wondering what sort of options I have to get rid of them? A. Botox is your first line of reversal;... Read more »
How can I get defined cheekbones without surgery?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How can I get defined cheekbones without surgery? I want to get higher cheeks and get a defined cheekbone, can I get that with Botox? A. Botox is a muscle relaxer and if placed in the cheek area can cause cheek and upper lip drooping and lower eyelid... Read more »
Is Botox used around the mouth? My wrinkles are the worst in that area, from smoking I assume…
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is Botox used around the mouth? My wrinkles are the worst in that area, from smoking I assume….I am 56 and starting to look 66. My husband died of Leukemia 4 years ago, and when that happened, age took over my face. Can Botox help me look a little... Read more »
Can Botox cause facial muscles to weaken and then result in a sagging face?
Dr. Dean Kane Botox Q & A Q. Over time can Botox cause weakening of facial muscles, which can cause the face to sag and lose elasticity? I’m worried about continuing having Botox, if this is the case. I have hooding on my eyelids and this could potential cause my forehead muscles to be become weak.... Read more »
Will a facelift help fix my Bell’s Palsy?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Seven years ago, when I was pregnant with my first child, I experienced what I know now to be Bell’s Palsy. As you can see from the photo, my nostrils, upper lip, and cheek/jawline appear crooked. What sort of procedures do I need to fix this? A facelift?... Read more »
