Question from Ohio, IL : How does the vials injected weeks apart come together to produce the amount of collagen necessary to give you the results your looking for? Isn’t the first vial of sculptra crystals gone by the time the second vial get injected 6-8 weeks later then so on with the next Vial? Just... Read more »
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How soon can I get Restylane after Kenalog injection?
Question from Madison, CT: I had a Kenalog 40 injection into a raised hypertrophic incision scar which got rid of the all the scar tissue in a week. I have read the Kenalog stays in your tissues for a month. I would like to get some restylane in the area, but do not want the water... Read more »
I’m 52 and have hashimotos thyroid. I had Restylane 7 years ago, and would like to do it again. Would it be risky?
Question from Apex, NC : I’ve read some things and I am confused as to weather there is any risks of creating an autoimmune disease. I am in general good Health. Dr. Dean Kane, board certified Plastic Surgeon from Baltimore Answers: The human body is remarkable in it’s ability to guard itself against foreign bodies. In the... Read more »
Restylane Vs. Voluma for the cheeks. Which one gives better result?
Question from Manhattan, NY: I have a appointment to add a little bit of filler to my cheek and my doctor suggested using either Restylane of Voluma. I already had Restylane in my tear throughs with great results, but was wondering the difference between the fillers for adding natural volume to the cheek area and if... Read more »
Belly Fat !
Question:I had a baby 7 years ago i lost weight everywhere but the bottom of my belly. how can i get rid of it? Dr. Dean Kane, board certified Plastic Surgeon from Baltimore Answers Dear “Belly Fat”: Every woman is different and after pregnancy, the skin stretches and the muscle and fascia stretch out too.... 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 »
2 weeks post op Botox and 1ml Juvederm, there are no change. Is there anything I can do?
Question from Liverpool, GB Hi I had Botox for my frown lines and 1ml of juvederm lip filler exactly two weeks ago. I've still total movement in my forehead and my lips look virtually the same appart from a dint in my lip. I've had these treatments before and never experienced this.
Bag under my eye after Restylane 3 weeks ago.
Question from Costa Rica, CR I was a football player, with two big lines and a big edema or bag inside. The doctor recommend radio frequency but I still look horrible. He asked me to take diuretic and I don’t really want to take them…what can I do? Dr. Dean Kane, board certified Plastic Surgeon from... Read more »
Is it usual that skin needs to be lifted again after face and neck lift?
Question from Fort Lauderdale, FL I had a face and neck lift by a very well know Dr. who is very respected. But i noticed right after surgery the skin under my neck had folds. Now 7 months later slight jowl and neck skin loose. The PS said he will redo the facelift only lifting... Read more »
