Q. Is the tissue generated by Sculptra ‘pure collagen’ or ‘granulomas’? Are there any reports that proof it’s collagen indeed? I would like to have Sculptra injected to improve previous lipo and BBL results. Fill some dents and add a little more volume to the hips. I don’t have enough fat to shift + I think... Read more »
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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding How to Measure Sculptra, Radiesse and Other Filler Collagen Building Ability
Q. Is there an effective way to tell if Sculptra/Radiesse is still stimulating collagen? Would any ultrasound/MRI/ be able to tell this? Or any device that can measure skin thickness? A. Good question to consider! Without a baseline study of some kind to compare tissue thickening, the measurements taken by ultrasound, CT scan, MRI and... Read more »
Non-Surgical Face Correction by Injecting Papain
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Papain Q. Collagen is an element in our bones and cartilages which make them so tough and strong. But collagen can be dissolved by chemical elements called enzymes. One of them is papain. I read research which says that papain injected into rabbits caused loss... Read more »
Sculptra or Radiesse?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Sculptra and Radiesse Q. I recently had a consultation and I was told I am a good candidate for Sculptra since I have lost some volume in my face. We discussed between Radiesse filler and Sculptra. By using Radiesse, I would be needing 4 cc’s in order... Read more »
Any suggestions for my jowls?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Any suggestions for my jowls? I am 32 years old with jowling around my mouth area. I’m considering filler to my inner cheek area, lip aug or mini facelift? I am uncomfortable with my side profile and front due to loss of collagen. Thank you. A. Good pick-up on the conversation.... Read more »
What would your advice be if I walked to your office? Botox?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I have this horrible lines on my neck (deep ones) and I am so young I shouldn’t have to be worrying about it… I think its genetics so… there is only so much I can do, but I definitely will proceed on something against them since I’m fairly slim... Read more »
