Q. Is neck stiffness and numbness normal after a full facelift and for how long will it last? After having a full face and neck lift in March, 2017, I am still experiencing some numbness around the ears and neck stiffness. A. Thanks for your question. The healing process including the incision line AND all... Read more »
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Would Botox and lip fillers be best for a gummy smile with thin, uneven lips? Can they be done at the same time?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Botox Q. My lips are much too thin and uneven for my liking and I’ve got a slight gummy smile. I’ve heard of fillers for plumping and Botox for gummy smile. Can these be done at the same time or close together? A. A gummy smile is... Read more »
Should I get CoolSculpting or SculpSure after a Smart Lipo to get rid of the fats that have been left?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding CoolSculpting Q. I had Smart Liposuction with abdominal etching 6 weeks ago. I’ve read in here that the hardness that I feel on my lower abdomen is normal and can take up to 4-6 months before it disappears. Does that mean it is still swollen in... Read more »
Shouldn’t a facelift, cheek lift, and fat in the nasolabial folds give you a smooth young appearance?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Shouldn’t a facelift, cheek lift, and fat in the nasolabial folds give you a smooth young appearance? I had a fat removed from cheeks, facelift, cheeklift, and fat put in nasal folds, my face looks old? What the heck? We spent 30 thousand dollars and I’m not happy... Read more »
What’s going on here? Will this get better on its own?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I had a facelift/necklift/lipo 2 months ago and this area under my chin is not smooth. Will this get better on its own? If not, what would help? A. The effects of surgical face and neck lift are dependent on: the redraping and excision of skin excess the repositioning... Read more »
Is it possible and/or recommended to have Mini-Facelift and Laser Lipo at the same time?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’m a 33-year old healthy female. I’d like to get laser lipo on my lower body (buttocks, thighs, love handles and tummy – the whole shabang!) as well as a mini-facelift. I’d like to minimize time off work, social life and exercise, so was thinking of combining the treatments.... Read more »
I heard that Thermitight is more effective for skin tightening when combined with liposuction. Is there any truth to this?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I heard that Thermitight is more effective for skin tightening when combined with liposuction. Is there any truth to this? A. ThermiTIGHT (TT) is one option of an array of uses for the ThermiRF platform. TT uses a microprobe to heat and monitor the dermis from under the skin to... Read more »
Has any doctor heard of torticollis developing after a facelift and neck lift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Has any doctor heard of torticollis developing after a facelift and neck lift? After eight months of agonizing tightness and pain, I went for a second opinion and I was recommended to see a maxillofacial specialist for either TMJ or torticollis or both. I am in incredible agony and never... Read more »
How long until the results of my face and neck lift are obvious? I am 3 weeks out and no one has noticed. Is that normal?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I would like to know if the results of a face and neck lift improve over a certain period of time? When are the best results start to become noticeable? A. Without pre and post-operative photos and proper evaluation, it is impossible to provide specifics on your procedure. Healing... Read more »
How soon after mastectomy can I have facelift and rhinoplasty?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How soon after mastectomy can I have facelift and rhinoplasty? Assuming my mastectomy has no complications and I don’t need radiotherapy, and I heal quickly…..how soon will I be able to have a facelift and rhinoplasty? A. Nice to hear from you again. I am sorry you will have to have... Read more »
