Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I got Bell’s palsy in October 2012 while I was pregnant. I was not allowed to take steroids. This is the best it has gotten and I want to feel confident. I have such low self esteem due to this. A. Congrats on the pregnancy! So sorry for the... Read more »
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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 »
How long do Restylane Lyft results typically last?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How long do Restylane Lyft results typically last? A. Galderma rebranded Perlane to Restylane Lyft in order to stay within the Restylane Family name. Restylane Lyft retains the same character and duration as it did when it was named Perlane. As a more inter-molecularly linked hyaluronic acid gel, Lyft... Read more »
What is the difference between Restylane Lyft and Sculptra?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What is the difference between Restylane Lyft and Sculptra? A. Restylane Lyft (rebranded Perlane) is a hyaluronic acid (HA) gel filler with moderate projection and moderate volumizing effects. HA’s, I find have very little inflammatory collagen building effects. Sculptra, while categorized as a filler has more distinct bioactivity.... Read more »
I want to have Botox in my frown mark between my eyes. Are there any risks if I have it with having Multiple Sclerosis?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I want to have Botox in my frown mark between my eyes. Are there any risks if I have it with having Multiple Sclerosis? Are there any risks involved in having a filler in either side of my lips where my lips have dropped in time/age? A. I hope you... Read more »
Need of blood test before dermal filler injection?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is it required to take any blood test before giving the dermal filler treatment in your general practice? Like an HPV test and clotting and bleeding time? Does it affect the result of dermal filler if not done with patient with these infections? A. In years past, fillers were made for... Read more »
Any suggestions for face fillers?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Any suggestions for face fillers? I’m very dissatisfied with my face. I’m only 32 years old, but I feel like I’m aging very quickly. I’d like to get Restylane under my eyes to fill in the horrible dark circles that I’ve had all my life plus Botox for my forehead.... Read more »
Any suggestions for my jowls?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Any suggestions for my jowls? I am 32 years old with jowling around my mouth area. I’m considering filler to my inner cheek area, lip aug or mini facelift? I am uncomfortable with my side profile and front due to loss of collagen. Thank you. A. Good pick-up on the conversation.... Read more »
Please advise any procedures recommended to correct and restore my lower/mid/upper face (i.e. facelift and/or fillers)?
Dr. Dean Kane Q&A Q. I have just had 1 syringe of Juvaderm Ultra Plus, 1 syringe of Juvaderm Ultra and 1 syringe of Restylane Silk divided between my nasolabial folds, marionette lines, chin and lips. Side note: the doctor put Juvaderm directly in the corners of my mouth and “fanned outwards” which seems to be... Read more »
What is the best treatment for a chin dimple?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I absolutely hate my chin! I tried Botox, but I don’t believe it worked. What would be the best treatment for my chin? Should I try Botox again? Or should I try a filler? I just want a soft, non-dimpled chin. A. The jaw is created when 3 layers of tissues... Read more »
