Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I am 59 years old. Should I be worried about having Sculptra treatments at my age? A. Sculptra is found to be a mild filler but a more powerful bio-stimulant of collagen, hyaluronic acid, elastin and other dermal, subcutaneous and bone molecules. It seems to firm, build and repair rather... Read more »
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Lump on forehead after Sculptra 12 months ago. Any suggestions?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I did Sculptra 12 months ago on my forehead and this visible lump is still there. Sometimes it is a big massive lump and sometimes is two smaller nodules. I have been massaging it everyday. Does massage help and is there any certain cream I can use when I am massaging... Read more »
Is one session of Sculptra enough?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is one session of Sculptra enough? I am 40 and recently had 1 syringe of Restylane injected into my tear troughs. I was unhappy with the results and the dermatologist said it’s because filling the tear troughs made the slight flattening of my cheeks more prominent. She offered me... Read more »
I just turned 59 in March. Am I too old for Sculptra?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I just turned 59 in March. Im 5’9 and 135 lbs. I have long, thin face. My cheeks and temples are starting to hollow out. My dermatologist suggests Sculptra to fill in theses areas and Juverderm in marionette lines. I got a second opinion from a nurse that... Read more »
Does Restylane work for chest wrinkles?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Does Restylane work for chest wrinkles? I ave no time for fraxel or peel until AFTER summer, would any kind of filler work/help? A. Sculptra is a wonderful product to stimulate dermal production of collagen and other skin supportive molecules such as elastin, hyaluronic acid and others. In... Read more »
Would you call a series of Sculptra sessions a speculative decision?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I have had two treatments of two vials each time. I am scheduled for the final two this week. Visits have been 6 weeks apart. Besides a bump forming between chin and jaw, I feel a small change in the cheeks. What do I ask this doctor to provide me... Read more »
Which filler (Sculptra, Radiesse, Voluma, etc.) for jawline?
Dr. Dean Kane Fillers Q & A. Q. I decided to get Sculptra treatments to create a more angled, masculine jawline as sort of very, preliminary ‘try out’ before thinking of jaw augmentation down the line. While the volume and width are very good after seven months and three treatments, is there any other filler (short... Read more »
Is it possible to combine Sculptra and fat grafting?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Hello doctors ! My question: is it possible or profound to combine Sculptra and fat grafting for tightening and revolumizing the face? A. The idea of volumizing and firming is the next page in the rejuvenation / regeneration story. For decades, many molecules have been added to fat to improve... Read more »
Is a full face lift a requirement? Or are simpler, less invasive options available?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. I just turned 50 and lost 30 lbs about 6 mos ago. I have dog bite scars and rhinophyma. I’ve seen some before/after pics for CO2 lasers working wonders on the saggy turkey neck and also fillers in the cheeks and tear trough areas that have... Read more »
Thinking of having a facelift, w/limited incision, and fat transfer to help the hollow under-eye area.
Question from Austin, TX: I am over the age of 60, in good health; however, I am also considering as an alternative using fillers because I understand that if I do not like the effect I can correct it. The fat transfer may more difficult to correct. An alternative would be injections of sculptra, restylane... Read more »
