Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Unfortunately the internet can be a scary place. I have read some terrible stories on here about patients administered with Botox for cosmetic procedures such forehead and crows feet and ended up with long term dizziness, malaise, flu symptoms, visual disturbances, anxiety, neurological issues, etc. I am interested in... Read more »
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I am at my sixth month of pregnancy. Can I do a forehead Botox injection or filler?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am on my sixth month of pregnancy, can I do a forehead botox injection or filling? A. Congratulations on your pregnancy! This is a good question and a common one. Thanks for asking it. The risk of complications for injectibles is uncommon to rare but it does occur. Concerns... Read more »
I want a smooth forehead and to get rid of frown lines. Would you recommend Botox, Dysport, Juvederm or any other filler?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I make a LOT of facial expressions and now I’m noticing a lot of deep lines formed on my forehead even when I’m not scrunching it. Static lines? Do I get Botox or Dysport? Or would I need to get fillers? I’m not big on injectables but I want... Read more »
Facelift: Wait till menopause?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am not yet at the menopause but it can’t be far off. Right now my face looks good and Botox and fillers are fine. But the jaw is starting to soften. My question is, is it better to have a Facelift before menopause or to wait until the skin... Read more »
Is there any truth that Botox started early is preventative?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Is there any truth that Botox started early is preventative? I recently had (1 syringe voluma) temple filler, which I had hoped would fill out my brow and lift my brows a touch. I don’t think it’s made any difference to be honest but my injector suggested I should... Read more »
How many units do you think I would need roughly for a non-surgical brow lift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Hi, I am 22 years old. I know I am young to think about Botox but my eyelids are very droopy. I want to raise them a bit so my eye opens up. Would I be a good candidate for Botox? What do you recommend? Thanks! A. While 22 years... Read more »
I have botox injections for bleph spasms. Now I have blisters looking sores around my eyes and cheeks. Is this from the botox?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I have botox injections for bleph spasms. Now I have blisters looking sores around my eyes and cheeks. Is this from the botox? A. Authentic Botox is not known to create blistering. Blisters maybe a emergency concern. Please proceed to the Emergency Room. My concerns include staph or herpes zoster... Read more »
Can Botox make my masseter muscle smaller?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Can Botox make my masseter muscle smaller? A. Yes, Botox works well for thick or hypertrophic masseter muscles. It is most important to have yourself evaluated by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Facial ENT to examine all your facial features and make recommendations as masseter muscle relaxation is only... Read more »
Will Botox correct a short upper lip/gummy smile?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Will Botox correct a short upper lip/gummy smile? I have been getting mixed opinions on this and am ready to fix my short upper lip. Is getting Botox injected into my upper lip the way to go or should I try an alternative procedure? Also, I am a... Read more »
In the mechanism of action for BOTOX, when it blocks acetylcholine, does the nerve actually “die” and need to regrow?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. In the mechanism of action for BOTOX, when it blocks acetylcholine, does the nerve actually “die” and need to regrow? Or is it just blocked until the botox “wears off” and the neuromuscular junction is free again? If it “kills” the nerves, then what if they do not grow back?... Read more »
