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 »
Facelift
Dr. Dean Kane Q&A –I would like to get rid of the flab under my chin. Is there a procedure that addresses this without having a lower facelift at the same time?
Dear Facelift options patient: Various options for facelifting and skin texture improvements are available according to the skin laxity and areas of lift or tightening you wish or need. Both surgical and minimally invasive / non-surgical options are listed below. Surgical lifts would be likened to pulling the bedspread and or top-sheet of your bed... Read more »
Is this a RUDE question to ask your surgeon?
Question from Spartanburg, SC: Docs say that a patient’s face must be carefully evaluated and matched to the “right” surgical technique. IF the PS exclusively does some variation of SMAS lifts should I think he never does the more challenging deep plane for HIS comfort or should I think that NO one showed up for... Read more »
How long will my QuickLift Last?
Question from Amelia Court House, VA I’m a 52 year old male who has minimal jowling and very little neck sagging. I just had a QuickLift down, I’m 5 days out. I have minimal swelling and bruising, I’m fair skinned. How long do you think this procedure will last? Any answers appreciated. Answer from Dr. Dean... Read more »
I read here full results from a lift can take up to a year. I just had midface lift & am not sure I’ll get the results I want.
Question: I’m confused about the facelift recovery answers from doctors. I also read that a patient should not expect more tightening after the initial several weeks – the skin may actually loosen. I’m confused about the “full results” that take up to a year if it isn’t a lift/tighter look to a sagging face. I just had... 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 »
How do you hide Scars from Face Lift Surgeries?
Scars after any surgery are a given. Unfortunately, after facelift surgery scars are more conspicuous for many reasons. The options to improve or hide them depend on a proper examination by a well experienced, board certified plastic surgeon. The tension or pull at the incision and circulation during healing may make scars heal slower... Read more »
Summer can be the Ideal time to recover from Cosmetic Surgery
While most people don’t think about having cosmetic surgery in the summer, there are a lot of good reasons to have your procedure in this time of year. From a commerce point of view, businesses tend to slow down in the summer, people are going on vacations and enjoying their summer on the beaches and... Read more »
Any New Changes in Cosmetic Surgeries?
Most people would think with all the new technology that exists in our hi tech world of medicine there would be new changes in the traditional cosmetic surgeries such as Face Lifts, Breast Lifts, Breast Augmentations, Tummy Tucks and Liposuction. Interestingly while there are constant changes in the laser skin technologies, skin products and face... Read more »
Exciting Revolutionary ClearLift: The Laser FaceLift
Click image to watch video. As we begin 2014, the technology age continues to bring more advanced approaches to the anti-aging revolution. People today are looking for fast, easy ways to look their best without having any down time away from their social obligations. The ClearLift is the newest in laser technology that reduces fine... Read more »
