Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is it true you cannot sleep on your side after a facelift? I don’t think I could train myself to sleep on my back so what will happen if I sleep on my side? Is there a certain amount of time I should sleep on back before resuming... Read more »
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I think facelift plus fat grafting will help me restore volume and generally make me look better, my skin laxity has gone south. I have hollow cheeks and under eyes.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I think facelift plus fat grafting will help me restore volume and generally make me look better, my skin laxity has gone south. I have hollow cheeks and under eyes. A. This is a great common question which needs reassurance to the public. Each patient has a unique physical and... Read more »
How does a plastic surgeon know how much to cut?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. When performing a facelift and necklift, how does a plastic surgeon determine how much skin to cut? A. Great question! The answer is not so simple. It is based on: ·The patients skin laxity and perfusion (amount of circulation in the skin determined from weather/UV, tobacco use, injury, etc) ·Amount... Read more »
Is it safe to have a facelift with a cold?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have a facelift and upper and lower bleph scheduled for tomorrow and I’ve had a cold for the past 12 days. Mostly congested sinuses and a non-productive cough. My chest x-ray is clear. Although, general practitioner has given clearance, I would like additional opinions. Would twilight be safer... Read more »
When can I return to the gym after a facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had a facelift and upper eyelid surgery done a week ago. Is it okay for me to go to the gym to just do cardio for 20-30 minutes? If not, why? When can I go back and start doing cardio and weights again? A. This is a universal concern... Read more »
My Facelift Results Met My Expectations. The Saggy Skin Is Gone!
Belinda had previously received a chemical peel to reduce the fine lines on her face; however the saggy skin on the sides of her face and neck bothered her, so she decided to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who recommended a facelift. “Prior to undergoing a facelift, I researched what a facelift will do and what it won’t do,”... Read more »
I am 41 and have an ‘old face’, is it too early to consider a full lift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am 41 and have an ‘old face’, is it too early to consider a full lift? How many facelifts can one have before looking augmented and loosing characteristics? Lasers etc. just seem like little hope and lots of dollars. I don’t want to reach 55 and be considering my... Read more »
Is there a male facelift that doesn’t displace the beard towards the ear?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is there a male facelift that doesn’t displace the beard towards the ear? For example, one with a pure vertical vector of pull, especially if the neck line is not a concern. The beard line is of great concern to most men, especially nowadays when wearing beard is so ubiquitous... Read more »
Should I add an upper blepharoplasty to my facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Should I add an upper blepharoplasty to my facelift? I’m getting a facelift and fat transfer to my face. I also want to get a blethaplasty on my upper eyelids. I am concerned that the doctor has too much to do and will cut corners on my facelift and... Read more »
I had a facelift 18 years ago when I was 50. I believe I still look at least 10 years younger. Am I too old to do it again?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had a facelift 18 years ago when I was 50. I believe I still look at least 10 years younger. I was so pleased with my first facelift, but am I too old to have it done again? Would I still need all the muscles underneath lifted? I... Read more »
