Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. The FDA announced today that they want to help bring botulinum products similar to Botox to market faster, both due to the high demand for these products and to find one that “reduces the risks of inadvertent injections” and address various “safety concerns related to the potential for local... Read more »
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How do I look in my selfies?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Why do selfies make me feel more self-conscious of my looks? A. This is a fun question to answer! Selfies or self-portraits like computer-cameras are quick photos without the advantages of proper lighting and a good photographer. The angle of the camera and direction of the lighting will... Read more »
Healing after injectables?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What can I do to speed up healing and reduce swelling after surgery or injectables? A. We are very pro-active when it comes to nutritional suggestions to help our patients have minimal bruising, inflammation and swelling from both non-surgical rejuvenation procedures using Botox/Dysport, Sculptra, and fillers like... Read more »
Can I apply Botox before belpharoblasty (eyelid surgery)?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have an appointment for surgery on December 22 nd and want to inject Botox on december 13 th, is it ok or not? A. This is a very interesting question particularly with the answers provided by other blepharoplasty surgeons below. There are pros and... Read more »
Facial Sweating! Any hope??
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Are there any treatments for Facial Sweating. I sweat buckets, no matter the month. I keep hearing Botox for Armpits. Any hope?? A. Botox for hyperhidrosis of the axilla (armpits) palms and feet work. Many individuals who have Botox injected in the forehead or lips will say they are drier.... Read more »
Is a full face lift a requirement? Or are simpler, less invasive options available?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I just turned 50 and lost 30 lbs about 6 mos ago. I have dog bite scars and rhinophyma. I’ve seen some before/after pics for CO2 lasers working wonders on the saggy turkey neck and also fillers in the cheeks and tear trough areas that have... Read more »
Can Hyaluronic Acid be used for forehead wrinkles and crows feet if Botox doesn’t work?
Dr. Dean Kane Q&A. Q. I have developed resistance to Botox, I´m 36 and I guess I´ve used it for almost 10 years it used to be wonderful, but now it doesn´t do anything to my face at all, so I was wondering if using Hyaluronic Acid can be an option to soften the wrinkles... Read more »
What’s new for 2015?
Here at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery and MediSpa, there are definite trends in Plastic Surgery for 2015! With continued financial challenges among many, the Medspa services including non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures continue to do well. These include Botox and Dysport to relax those lines made by facial muscle expression and the Restylane family and Juvederm family of gel... Read more »
I’m so scared of the side effects I got from botox, can I die? Please help! I had 4 units above the lip.
Question from New Sweden, ME: 2 days after, as I felt the Botox over lip, I felt something in my throat, and difficulty swallowing. Next day my tonsil under the jaw was swollen. Head itching. Hives on legs. Pain in ears. Later hives on arms, face, body and felt like my face would burn up.... Read more »
I’m 22 year old and looking at Botox/Dysport. Is this too young?
Question from Sydney, AU What age is it typically recommended to get Botox injections? I’m 22 and I’m starting to notice fine lines.. By no way are they very noticeable but I know Botox is preventable. Is it also true that the injections can work as a brow lift? Because I have very slightly hooded... Read more »
