Aging appears to be the passive wearing and dysfunction of human tissues. Facial aging is recognized by the deflation and sagging of facial tissues and the wrinkling and folds of the skin “cloth”. Over time, epidermal (and dermal) thinning and loss of collagen allow the facial skin to lose elasticity. The response is a greater... Read more »
Facelift
Can I have ears attached to face during facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I will be having a face and neck lift and wonder if it’s possible to reduce the size of my ear lobes and have them attached to my face at same time? A. ”Pixie” earlobes, those attached and stretched down along the back of the jawline may be associated with... Read more »
Can I get a regular facelift after having a lifestyle lift done 10 years ago?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Can I get a regular facelift after having a lifestyle lift done 10 years ago? I’m 55 years old now and was wondering if I will be able to get a regular facelift or mini facelift within the next couple of years? I was happy with the lifestyle lift... Read more »
Mid Facelift & Malar Fat Pads?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How does a mid facelift address the Malar fat pads in cheek (if at all)? A. The following is re-posted from: Bryan Mendelson, FRACS, FACS, Melbourne, AU, Plastic Surgeon who I thought wrote a terrific explanation of the Mid-Cheek enhancements and Lift: The mid cheek is the area of the cheek... Read more »
With a facelift, eyelid excess skin removal and a smaller feminine nose (that must be upturned on the tip!) I have put photos together to show my ideal outcome. I understand it may not be as perfect. What are my options?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. With a facelift, eyelid excess skin removal and a smaller feminine nose (that must be upturned on the tip!) I have put photos together to show my ideal outcome. I understand it may not be as perfect. I have high cheekbones fortunately, but it’s all the rest that’s a... Read more »
Is this scar tissue after my facelift? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is this scar tissue after my facelift? It has been 6 days after surgery and I noticed this day 2. My surgeon told me I will not have scar but I doubt he even took a look at it. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. A. Any puncture, trauma or incision... Read more »
I have loss of volume in my mid-face and early signs of face sagging. Would you recommend I do a facelift or filler?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have loss of volume in my mid-face and early signs of face sagging with a heavier jaw line and strange bump under either side of my lips. Also, I have two deep laugh lines under each eye, worse when smiling, which I think were worsened from Botox on... Read more »
I would like to get rid of the lines when I smile. Is a facelift the answer?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I would like to get rid of the lines when I smile. Is a facelift the answer? A. Surgical lifts would be likened to pulling the bedspread and or top-sheet of your bed up to the head-board and removing the excess material. Minimally invasive procedures such as fillers provide... Read more »
Facelift, SMAS lift and/or should I also address ligament?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am in my 30’s and have a little sagging on my cheek. I am considering having a mini facelift. I am not looking for any advice for fillers, etc. I have friend who had a facelift done in her 30’s and it looks really great. She told me asian... Read more »
I am 55 and wanting to explore facelifts. Which procedure is the most effective?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am 55 and wanting to explore facelifts. Which procedure is the most effective? I wish to explore different facelifts and want to know which is most effective. I am considering a stem cell facelift , followed by ultheray to start with. Can the two be combined and... Read more »
