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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Hyper and Hypo-Pigmentation of Scars Following Face and Other Surgeries

Q. Are these scars from a facelift permanent? I had a facelift 17 months ago , and I’m left with white thick scars on both sides of my face, how can I get rid of these, scar revision? Of permanent tattoo? A. Yes, unfortunately, all scars are permanent. Your pre-auricular scars appear perfect and hidden... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Earlobe Deformity Following Mini-Facelift Surgery

Q. Can my earlobe be fixed? I had a mini facelift 7 weeks ago. The skin between the stitches was raised up and the bottom of the earlobe was stitched tight and now the skin is puckered. A. Any bodily injury including full or mini-facelift take an orderly progression of healing including: Sealing blood vessels... Read more »

Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Acne Scars and Facelifts

Q: Would a facelift help with acne scars? Had cystic acne as youth with several scars, now at 62 my aging skin is sagging and scars look worse, would laser resurfacing help with this or would i need facelift and resurfacing. A: Cystic acne produces significant changes to facial skin: collagen scarring and tufting of the... Read more »

Why is it that the shape of the skin (tragus?) that connects to the ear looks different after a facelift?

Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. For me that is the telltale sign of work having been done. I have noticed that even Kris Jenner (who I imagine has access to the best of the best in Surgeons) of the infamous Kardashian family has her hair cut and styled to hide that part of her... Read more »

Why is it taking so long to heal after facelift?

Question from New Orleans, LA: 30 days post op today. Slow healing, not a smoker! Did everything right then some. Ps not worried, but is there anything I can do to speed up the healing of left ear front? first pic is about 4 days ago. Does not hurt, ooze or burn. Still taking bromelain... Read more »

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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.