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Should I have it sutured?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Should I have it sutured? I just had facelift done in another country. I had inflammation on the back of my ear. The doctor said it will heal by itself, but I would like to know if I need to have it sutured. A. Thank you for sharing your... Read more »

How can I minimize the recovery time – particularly redness of scarring after a facelift?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How can I minimize recovery time – particularly redness of scarring after a facelift? I’m booked for a facelift in December and want to know how to maximize my chances of a quick and invisible healing. I’m back at work two weeks and two days later… I’m having face, neck and... Read more »

5 weeks post surgery, should I be worried about the way my facelift scars are healing?

5 weeks post surgery I have a bump of skin on the back of my right lobe and bumps of skin in front of the left lobe. My surgeon has me massage Avene Cicalfate on my scars but prescribed Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream, USP 0.025% for the bumps on my left lobe. How can I help scars look less obvious short and long term?

How bad will the scar be? Should I consider a revision?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How bad will the scar be? Should I consider a revision? I had a facelift two weeks ago and found two holes behind the ear while healing, looks awful! Will the scar be as bad as I think it will be? Should I start looking into getting a revision... Read more »

After a facelift, how long does it take for lumps in my cheeks to disappear?

I had a facelift four months ago and am generally pleased. But I have a significant lump below each cheekbone that is very obvious when I smile. It isn't tender, but is very firm and hasn't improved with regular massage for several months. Is this permanent?

My goal is to have a lower face/neck and brow lift with bleph all at once. I think it would be the best because it’s more economical since one pays for the surgery room and anesthesiologist the one time but more importantly and although more trauma to the face, there is one healing time period. I have, however, read here that I would get a better result by doing the bleph after the face. Is this true? I’ve seen pics of all done at once and they look great. questions, questions, questions :)

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. My goal is to have a lower face/neck and brow lift with bleph all at once. I think it would be the best because it’s more economical since one pays for the surgery room and anesthesiologist the one time but more importantly and although more trauma to the face, there... Read more »

Dr. Dean Kane Q&A – What can I do to speed up healing and reduce swelling after surgery or injectibles?

Q. What can I do to speed up healing and reduce swelling after surgery or injectibles? A. We are very pro-active when it comes to nutritional suggestions to help our patients have minimal bruising, inflammation and swelling from both non-surgical rejuvenation procedures using Botox/Dysport, Sculptra, and fillers like Restylane and Juvederm as well as all our... Read more »

Luxurious Cosmetic Surgery and MedSpa

Dr. Dean Kane and Lauri Kane work hand in hand at the Center For Cosmetic Surgery & Medispa to enhance the lives of their Baltimore-area patients. As leaders in cosmetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body, and minimally invasive procedures like CoolSculpting, Botox, and dermal fillers, you can be confident that you will receive natural-looking results from our team every time.