Q. I have chubby lower cheeks. I have never had cheekbones (I’m quite narrow in the forehead /around the eyes). I’m fit and healthy – not overweight. I’m looking into buccal fat removal which some doctors say they can do, but some say they are against it and refuse to do it. One suggested to put... Read more »
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I’m 47, have MS & on an oral immunosuppressant treatment (Gilenya). Are these contraindications to Botox and fillers? (photo)
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’m 47, have MS & an oral immunosuppressant treatment (Gilenya). Are these contraindications to Botox and fillers? I’m interested in fillers to treat my frown lines and possibly Botox to treat my assymetrical brows/ptosis. Does having MS and/or being on an immunosuppressant present any concerns with undergoing such procedures?... Read more »
Face volume and facelift. What are the potential problems I could face if I take this route?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Face volume and facelift. What are the potential problems I could face if I take this route? I have seen many discussions about having volume added during or after a facelift. I, on the other hand, want to add volume now and then have a facelift in 2 or 3... Read more »
What is the better delivery of fillers to the tear trough area, needle injection or micro cannula?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What is the better delivery of fillers to the tear trough area, needle injection or micro cannula? I am considering having under eye hollows filled conservatively. Which method and filler (Restalyne, Restalyne Silk, Juvederm Ultra or Plus??) Also which method, needle injection or micro cannula? Looking for better... Read more »
Does Restylane work for chest wrinkles?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Does Restylane work for chest wrinkles? I ave no time for fraxel or peel until AFTER summer, would any kind of filler work/help? A. Sculptra is a wonderful product to stimulate dermal production of collagen and other skin supportive molecules such as elastin, hyaluronic acid and others. In... Read more »
I am at my sixth month of pregnancy. Can I do a forehead Botox injection or filler?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am on my sixth month of pregnancy, can I do a forehead botox injection or filling? A. Congratulations on your pregnancy! This is a good question and a common one. Thanks for asking it. The risk of complications for injectibles is uncommon to rare but it does occur. Concerns... Read more »
Filler or Facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Went for a consult today for filler and not sure if it would help? I don’t know if I would be better off doing a mini facelift or lower lid surgery rather then fillers? She mentioned 2 syringes of Voluma in my cheeks and a little in under... Read more »
So I have to get surgery done? What are my other options? I want to avoid surgery just fix the crease.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I’m so worried I really don’t want to have surgery but I keep noticing it getting deeper or maybe I just stare at it too long? Well anyway, what are my other options? I read about fillers and Botox but I don’t want to make a mistake or make... Read more »
How hydrolyphyllic is Restylane Silk compared to Juvederm ultra or Belotero, and could you list in order ?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q: How hydrophilic is Restylane Silk compared to Juvederm Ultra or Belotero. Could you list in order? The reason for this is I want a filler that is not permanent that will not cause a lot of edema, especially if I have it injected in the upper cheek area. Thank You. A: This... Read more »
What do you think? Facelift/neck lift? Fillers and Botox or fat transfer?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I’m 43 but feel like I’m 23. The past few years I’ve noticed less volume, for the record I think I already have a thin face. The upper eyelids stand out along with the tear trough. My dermatologist told me no on the face/neck lift but I submitted my... Read more »
