Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am confused about the healing process after having a facelift. Prior to surgery 4 mos. ago, my PS told me to expect swelling and tightness for a couple of weeks. That has been SO far from my experience. I am very uncomfortable, still completely numb, have enormous tightness... Read more »
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How should I care for behind ear incisions after face and neck lift? They feel itchy and irritated.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. How should I care for behind ear incisions after face and neck lift? They feel itchy and irritated. Just a little over two weeks post opt, very itchy and irritated feeling? Using perioxide and antibiotic ointment 2 times a day. A. 2 weeks after a facelift incision, the dynamic changes... Read more »
I am age 52 and am in need of a facelift. What do you think about the Lifestyle Lift and would you recommend it?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am age 52 and am in need of a facelift. What do you think about the Lifestyle Lift and would you recommend it? A. The “Lifestyle Lift” is a well advertised campaign for surgical face lifting. You are unique and your needs must be matched with the skills of... Read more »
Is 55 too young for a facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Is 55 too young for a facelift? A. This is an eternal question. When is it best to have a face lift (or any elective cosmetic procedure for that matter)? The answer is simple. There is no best age for everyone. There are many factors but mostly, it is when... Read more »
How do “stem cell Facelifts” compare to fat grafting and/or fillers?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. This is a follow up to my question about stem cell facelifts. I realized upon reading the answers that I asked the wrong question. I am deciding between having fat injections, having stem cell injections (ie what’s called ‘stem cell facelift’) and having Voluma injections. Is there advantage of... Read more »
What are your opinions for a Facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Dear Doctors, I would like to know your opinion. I am just desperate looking at recent photos. I am 36 and doing sport, eating healthy and use sun protection cream, but I realize look just horrible…I probably need face lifting (full?) urgently.. Or maybe neck lift? Because all the... Read more »
How soon may I drive after a facelift? I have a stick shift.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. How soon may I drive after a facelift? I have a stick shift. A. While answers will vary from surgeon to surgeon, healing occurs in step-wise progression. Most complications occur within the first 24 hours and between the 2nd and 3rd week when you start to feel better. ... Read more »
Three respected plastic surgeons had different opinions. Any suggestions?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Three respected plastic surgeons each had different opinions. 1. Facelift, neck lift, upper eye lift both eyes, fat grafts/transfers and dermabrasion around mouth. 2. Facelift, neck lift, upper eye lift on right eye only (said not enough extra skin on left eye), lower eye lift on both eyes and... Read more »
What can I do to take years off my face?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. After ten years of a very stressful life, I have decided to invest in me! I lost my only child at age nine to brain cancer medullablastoma then 13 months later lost my husband to a brain aneurysm then my brother passed with liver cancer and last March loss... Read more »
Is it better to address skin rejuvenation before or after facelift surgery?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Is it better to address skin rejuvenation before or after facelift surgery? A. Great question! This is a continuous source of confusion for ALL patients. First, you must know all the options under the categories for face, neck, eyelid and forehead enhancements. These include: surgical, injectible, non-invasive laser /... Read more »
