Earlobe numbness, just as face and neck skin numbness are expected side-effects of dividing the sensory nerves in order to elevate and re-drape the skin following face and neck lift. The vast majority of face and neck lift patients will have full return of sensation. If everything else is healing well and on-time, you would expect sensation to return normally as well.
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I recently had breast augmentation surgery and I am confused about when I can start exercising and how much. Can you clarify this?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I recently had breast augmentation surgery and I am confused about when I can start exercising and how much. Can you clarify this? A. There are many considerations regarding the risk of complications following breast augmentation. Some of these concerns depend on whether the implant was placed over or under... Read more »
How can I predict what a facelift will look like?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. How can I predict what a facelift will look like? When I lie on my back, I look pretty good. Is that what I may look like after a facelift? A. There are many internal and external factors in what the results of a facelift will be but... Read more »
Help! Downward pulling feeling around the ear after MACS facelift and a fold under the earlobe running down the neck.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Six months after my MACS facelift I was unhappy with the result. I didn’t feel it was tight enough and where I wanted to be as pre-discussed with my plastic surgeon. He agreed to redo the MACS lift but I was left with a fold. I later had a small... Read more »
What are the emergency signs to look out for after a surgery?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. What are the emergency signs to look out for after a surgery? A. This is a very complicated question and requires pre-operative education and counseling from your surgeon. While uncommon to rare, there are general post-surgical concerns and side-effects or complications. Ask your surgeon what other issues you should consider... Read more »
How much does running (daily, 4+ miles) affect the longevity of a facelift? Also, how does menopause affect the face?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. How much does running (daily, 4+ miles) affect the longevity of a facelift? Also, how does menopause affect the face? A. A facelift is a personal investment. To make it last longer, maintenance of weight with exercise including running and diet like other lifestyle improvements will maintain the quality your surgery.... Read more »
The main reason I questioned Restylane as I have had it before, and it didn’t last any time, and I felt all the massaging the doctor did “I felt made more lines” also I am a 72 yr old lady, am very restless in bed, plus I also have lower dentures that I take out at night {yep a real mess of an old thing}. I am having Juvederm injected next Tuesday. Does the fact I have dentures shorten the life of the Juvederm?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. The main reason I questioned Restylane as I have had it before, and it didn’t last any time, and I felt all the massaging the doctor did “I felt made more lines” also I am a 72 yr old lady, am very restless in bed, plus I also have... Read more »
Could you please describe in detail the healing process in the year following a facelift? Thank you.
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I am confused about the healing process after having a facelift. Prior to surgery 4 mos. ago, my PS told me to expect swelling and tightness for a couple of weeks. That has been SO far from my experience. I am very uncomfortable, still completely numb, have enormous tightness... Read more »
I have botox injections for bleph spasms. Now I have blisters looking sores around my eyes and cheeks. Is this from the botox?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I have botox injections for bleph spasms. Now I have blisters looking sores around my eyes and cheeks. Is this from the botox? A. Authentic Botox is not known to create blistering. Blisters maybe a emergency concern. Please proceed to the Emergency Room. My concerns include staph or herpes zoster... Read more »
Can Botox make my masseter muscle smaller?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Can Botox make my masseter muscle smaller? A. Yes, Botox works well for thick or hypertrophic masseter muscles. It is most important to have yourself evaluated by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Facial ENT to examine all your facial features and make recommendations as masseter muscle relaxation is only... Read more »
