Facelift

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Ice Following Facelift; Persistent Swelling Causing Skin Stretching

Q. I had my SMASS facelift (and upper eyelids) done 4 days ago. My cheeks are very swollen and hard, and I wonder for how long is it helpful to use ice pads to reduce bruising/swelling. Can the skin stretch considerably from prolonged swelling? One side of the neck is very bruised, but not swollen... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding What the Standard Face Lift Includes

Q. Does the cost of a face lift generally include tightening of the neck? Mother is around 65 and recently lost lot of weight. She’s looking for overall face refresh but also needs tightening of her neck. Does a facelift generally include cost of neck tightening? A. The procedure “facelift” covers a lot of territory... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Personalized Facelifting Procedures

Q. I’m 45-year-old female. Good health & of Italian decent. No prior cosmetic surgeries. I have had fillers. Would I be an ideal candidate for an S- lift OR full face lift surgery? A. The art of facelift surgery like any surgery is to match the needs of the patient with the best option possible.... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Non-Surgical Face Lift Options

Q. I’m 71 years old and my face is big. My jaw and neck have fat and sag. I have anxiety about going under anesthesia. Are there any procedures that will correct this without surgery? A. Facial Aging develops from the 5 different layers of the skin, fat, muscle and bone. During the first 20... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Combining Facelift and Eyelid Surgeries

Q. My cosmetic surgeon is recommending doing a facelift and upper and lower eyelids at one time. Is this reasonable? A. It is very reasonable to perform facelift, neck lift, upper and lower facelift at the same time. Your recovery time compared to multiple procedures is diminished and you will have a fuller more balanced... Read more »

InstaLift Blog: The Perfect Non-Surgical Alternative to a Facelift

Today’s era in the cosmetic world offers new and exciting developments and technologies that seem to keep improving on existing advancements. At our Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa, Dr. Dean Kane continues to follow these new developments and stays current with the most advanced procedures. So what’s new in our office? Silhouette InstaLift is... Read more »

Blood work normal before facelift. How could this happen when alt was normal one week prior to surgery?

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelift Q. Alt went from 26 to 60 before and after facelift surgery. Waiting three months to see if it will come back down. A. The human body is miraculous in it’s reserve and ability to cope with “stresses”. The ALT is a enzyme in the liver that... Read more »

Is suspension stitch or endotine a preferred method for modern mid-facelifting?

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelifts Q. Is suspension stitch or endotine preferred method for modern midface lifting? And does lift via gum and temples risk a horizontal cheek widening result rather than mouth incision only with vertical lift in mind? A. Both a suspension stitch or endotine will work in the proper... Read more »

What to do? When to do it?

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Lift Options Q. I wanted to be able to respond to the Dr. responses and add I had Co2 Laser 1 year after stopping smoking when I was 45. My lips bother me the most at this moment but I know I need a facelift,... Read more »

My left side of my face paralyzed. I had an upper eyelift & weights but want to do a facelift.

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelift for Paralysis Q. So I fell 30ft from a tree and fractured my skull and lost vision to my left eye lost my hearing in both ears TBI and now 19 months later my left side of my face is still paralyzed and I’ve had an upper... 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.