Q: Is Restylane Kysse or Juvederm Ultra better? I have had lips done before with just Juvederm. I went to a new practice for a consult and she recommended Kysse. What is the better option? What are the differences? A: The hyaluronic acid (HA) gel filler wars are on and each generation provides a different... Read more »
Facial Fillers
Does each vial you get of Sculptra add together producing more collagen or do they not build on each other? Im confused?
Question from Ohio, IL : How does the vials injected weeks apart come together to produce the amount of collagen necessary to give you the results your looking for? Isn’t the first vial of sculptra crystals gone by the time the second vial get injected 6-8 weeks later then so on with the next Vial? Just... Read more »
How soon can I get Restylane after Kenalog injection?
Question from Madison, CT: I had a Kenalog 40 injection into a raised hypertrophic incision scar which got rid of the all the scar tissue in a week. I have read the Kenalog stays in your tissues for a month. I would like to get some restylane in the area, but do not want the water... Read more »
I’m 52 and have hashimotos thyroid. I had Restylane 7 years ago, and would like to do it again. Would it be risky?
Question from Apex, NC : I’ve read some things and I am confused as to weather there is any risks of creating an autoimmune disease. I am in general good Health. Dr. Dean Kane, board certified Plastic Surgeon from Baltimore Answers: The human body is remarkable in it’s ability to guard itself against foreign bodies. In the... Read more »
Restylane Vs. Voluma for the cheeks. Which one gives better result?
Question from Manhattan, NY: I have a appointment to add a little bit of filler to my cheek and my doctor suggested using either Restylane of Voluma. I already had Restylane in my tear throughs with great results, but was wondering the difference between the fillers for adding natural volume to the cheek area and if... Read more »
I’m so scared of the side effects I got from botox, can I die? Please help! I had 4 units above the lip.
Question from New Sweden, ME: 2 days after, as I felt the Botox over lip, I felt something in my throat, and difficulty swallowing. Next day my tonsil under the jaw was swollen. Head itching. Hives on legs. Pain in ears. Later hives on arms, face, body and felt like my face would burn up.... Read more »
2 weeks post op Botox and 1ml Juvederm, there are no change. Is there anything I can do?
Question from Liverpool, GB Hi I had Botox for my frown lines and 1ml of juvederm lip filler exactly two weeks ago. I've still total movement in my forehead and my lips look virtually the same appart from a dint in my lip. I've had these treatments before and never experienced this.
Bag under my eye after Restylane 3 weeks ago.
Question from Costa Rica, CR I was a football player, with two big lines and a big edema or bag inside. The doctor recommend radio frequency but I still look horrible. He asked me to take diuretic and I don’t really want to take them…what can I do? Dr. Dean Kane, board certified Plastic Surgeon from... Read more »
Anti-Aging in the Modern Age
The modern cyber technology we use today to live, work and play, is also extremely relevant in medicine and to help us learn how we anti-age. Medicine today offers us better ability to diagnosis, treat and prevent medical problems. By staying healthy we are in essence anti-aging. Modern cosmetic medicine has helped us to look... Read more »
Refresh the Face Inside and Outside at the Same Time
Refreshing the Outside of the Face Dr. Dean Kane, Plastic Surgeon, always recommends being on a good therapeutic skin program that incorporates both Vitamin A such as Retinol or Retin A and a Vitamin C serum. Both are anti-oxidants that penetrate the face, stimulate cellular turnover, increases collagen and helps to make the skin more... Read more »
