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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelift, Blepharoplasty, Anesthesia and Increased Side-Effects and Complications such as bleeding, Bruising and Swelling with Meds, Foods and Supplements

Q. Should I avoid certain foods (especially sallcylates) before a facelift + blepharoplasty with general anesthesia? I just read that certain foods can cause bleeding & bruising. I know about fish oil, but am now seeing that berries, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc. can also cause bruising. I’m vegetarian & eat a ton of fruit &... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Tyndall, Bruise or Possibly Ischemia Following Silk Injection to Forehead

Q. Bruising or Tyndall Effect from after Restylane Silk injected in my cheeks and forehead today? Today I had some restylane silk injected into my cheeks and some some on my forehead. I’m noticing this reddish mark that goes upwards from a point of injection. (The redness higher on my forehead is from my hat,... Read more »

9 days after Restylane treatment and my under eye bags (tear trough) look worse than before treatment. Is it normal?

I went to a real plastic surgeon, not an injection clinic. They said upon consultation to change my lifestyle and come back in 3 months if I still wanted it. I found this odd, but complied. I returned and wanted the treatment. Now it's been 9 days and it looks worse.

Arnica, Bromelian and Ice for Facelift?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am having a facelift. I have had other plastic surgery done where I have used Arnica & Bromelain prior and post-surgery. This doctor has asked me not to use it. I felt it reduced bruising for my other procedures. Has the surgical community changed their mind? My surgeon... Read more »

How can I minimize the recovery time – particularly redness of scarring after a facelift?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How can I minimize recovery time – particularly redness of scarring after a facelift? I’m booked for a facelift in December and want to know how to maximize my chances of a quick and invisible healing. I’m back at work two weeks and two days later… I’m having face, neck and... Read more »

My husband is taking Xarelto is for a factor V clotting disorder, is this a contraindication for CoolSculpting?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. My husband is taking Xarelto is for a factor V clotting disorder, is this a contraindication for CoolSculpting? A. This is a good question! One of the reasons CoolSculpting (CS) has been so successful is that it reaches a group of patients such as those on blood thinners who were... Read more »

Is it true you cannot sleep on your side after a facelift?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is it true you cannot sleep on your side after a facelift? I don’t think I could train myself to sleep on my back so what will happen if I sleep on my side? Is there a certain amount of time I should sleep on back before resuming... Read more »

After a facelift and fat grafting of my neck, I’m still black and blue. When will this go away?

A lot of the black and blues have gone away but I still have some on my left cheek and some swelling. I am worried why there are some black and blue marks. Will they go away?

I had Restylane fillers injected in my nose and lips. When will this bruising go?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I had Restylane fillers injected in my nose and lips. I have a small bruise on the side of my nose and was wondering how long it would take to go down? It’s a dark mark that just looks like a bruise. This bruise is above where my filler... Read more »

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Dr. Dean Kane and Lauri Kane work hand in hand at the Center For Cosmetic Surgery & Medispa to enhance the lives of their Baltimore-area patients. As leaders in cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body, and minimally invasive procedures like CoolSculpting, Botox, and dermal fillers, you can be confident that you will receive natural-looking results from our team every time.