scar

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 »

What is Breast Capsular Contracture?

After a breast augmentation procedure with implants, the body forms a protective lining around the implants called a “tissue capsule.” Capsular contracture occurs when the tissue capsule shrinks and starts squeezing the implant. “The typical symptom of capsular contracture is the patient feels discomfort and the implants do not move naturally,” explains Louisiana based plastic surgeon, Dr. Kamran Khoobehi.“The... Read more »

I am a mother, 79 years old and had a mini facelift and the scars are weird. Any suggestions?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am a mother, 79 years old and had a mini facelift and the scars are weird. Any suggestions? I just want to know if anyone has ever heard of a mini facelift where the incision went up along the face all the way to temple area and then from... Read more »

Urgent help needed with a necrosis question.

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. A relative had facelift surgery which yielded lots of necrosis on both sides. A couple hematomas were drained. It is now 2 weeks after surgery. She still has some oozing and she’s lost a lot of hair. The doctor prescribed Silvadene a couple days ago and will debride... Read more »

I have bumps on both sides after scar revision surgery, how do I manage? I have scar revision surgery before 4 weeks but now there are bumps at both ends of scar. It goes when stretching the scar and scar is not also good. How should I manage?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I have bumps on both sides after scar revision surgery, how do I manage? I have scar revision surgery before 4 weeks but now there are bumps at both ends of scar. It goes when stretching the scar and scar is not also good. How should I manage? A. Every... Read more »

I hate the pock marks and pigmentation left from my acne. I’m 26 and finally most of the pustules are going away. What can I do?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I hate the pock marks and pigmentation left from my acne. I’m 26 and finally most of the pustules are going away. What can I do? A. We recognize that acne is genetic and cannot be cured. It has two reasons for developing including: 1. Diminished ability for the... Read more »

What’s a good filler may I use for scar in forehead?

Dr. Dean Kane Fillers Q & A. Q. I got full forehead scars I tried juavederm ultra but didn’t get good reasult but better than before. May I use sculptra?? It really bothers me. A. Every scar is different. Each person and each body or face site that the skin is cut or punctured will heal with... Read more »

A friend had a facelift where the scars were hidden inside of her ears. Some time later I noticed that it looks like her ears are being turned inside out! The scars were hidden in the tragus and now they are sticking out of her ears!

Question from Henderson, NV: A friend had a facelift where the scars were hidden inside of her ears. Some time later I noticed that it looks like her ears are being turned inside out! The scars were hidden in the tragus and now they are sticking out of her ears!

Hair growth in scalp scars after face lift

Question from Whitby, ON: I have a fairly wide scar on the top of my head, close to the brow and am concerned that hair may not grow back in this area. Does hair tend to re-grow in the scalp area if the skin is scarred? Thank you. Answer from Dr. Dean Kane, Board Certified Plastic... 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.