Q. Accidentally strained 11 days post facelift, advice? Had lower FL and platysmaplasty 11 days ago. Following post op directions to the letter. No bruising, only swelling and numbness. Today, my 85 lb dog lunged (at person who walked in my house unannounced) while I was holding her collar. I let go after a few... Read more »
Neck Lift
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Best Option for Face and Neck Lift
Q. Neck and lower facelift/Various types of procedures: what type my face is really needing? I am set for the above at the end of March. My doctor has been doing this type of work for about 30 years but it seems his main area is tummy tucks and breasts. The face is so important... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Timing from Botox to DAO’s and Facelift
Q. How long should I wait after Botox in the DAO muscle before I have a facelift? I had Botox injected into my DAO muscle (6 units on each side for a total of 12) to fix my marionette lines and downturned mouth (with zero improvement, actually). How would Botox in the DAO affect a... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Anti-Aging Rejuvenation of the Face and Neck
Q. Please explain to me why anti-aging facial rejuvenation is so complicated. A. The beginnings of facial skin laxity start when skin repair diminishes and passive skin aging relaxes downward. The web of fibrous compartments under the skin loses fat, stretches and elongates developing 5 growing “waves” of skin at points of attachment such as... Read more »
November Special: Eliminate Your Turkey Neck – Three Ways to Save
Eliminate Turkey Neck with Coolsculpting for Double Chin Save $200 per treatment, Neck Lift – Save 20% off Surgery or ThermiTIGHT – Save $500 per treatment.* CoolSculpting is engineered to cool subcutaneous fat (the superficial fat under the skin) to near freezing, the skin remains protected and the destroyed fat cells are reabsorbed by the... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Optimizing beauty: Face and Neck Lift, Non-Surgical and Minimally Invasive Options
Q. What type of lift will address my neck, platysma, lower face and also lift my cheeks slightly? Every Doctor has a different “brand” of lift – this is very confusing for patients. I need my platysma, neck and lower face addressed and would like my cheeks to be lifted slightly. What procedure should I... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Waves with Folds of Facial Laxity; Facelift, Neck Lift and Non-Surgical Options
Q. Is a full facelift needed? A. Thanks for sharing your photos! The beginnings of facial skin laxity start when skin repair diminishes and passive skin aging relaxes downward. The skin stretches and elongates developing 5 growing “waves” at points of attachment such as the: hooding along the eyes, lower eyelid / cheek junction or... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding When to Consider a Face Lift
Q: When do I consider a Facelift? A: The process of aging is the passive inability for your body’s tissues to repair and regenerate themselves. The act of rejuvenation is to actively reverse and dynamically assist the repair of your tissues on a daily basis. When significant laxity exists, surgical skin and soft tissue redraping... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Jowls
Q: What are the most effective procedures or treatments for sagging neck and jowls? A: Many options for enhancing the appearance of a “Double Chin” and / or “Turkey neck” under the jawline and neck are available. These include: 1. Surgical procedures: a. “mini” lipo-contouring b. Facial lipo-contouring (of the lower cheeks, jowl,... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding What the Standard Face Lift Includes
Q. Does the cost of a face lift generally include tightening of the neck? Mother is around 65 and recently lost lot of weight. She’s looking for overall face refresh but also needs tightening of her neck. Does a facelift generally include cost of neck tightening? A. The procedure “facelift” covers a lot of territory... Read more »
