Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelift Q. I was awake during facelift and facial surgery. I told the doctor I was awake and he did not do anything. I felt every injection, slice of skin, and stitches. It was horrible. After the procedure, I told them of my ordeal. No person... Read more »
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Is suspension stitch or endotine a preferred method for modern mid-facelifting?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facelifts Q. Is suspension stitch or endotine preferred method for modern midface lifting? And does lift via gum and temples risk a horizontal cheek widening result rather than mouth incision only with vertical lift in mind? A. Both a suspension stitch or endotine will work in the proper... Read more »
Why do some doctors want you to wear a compression garment after a facelift/neck lift for a period of time, and others do not require this?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. If it keeps down swelling, why wouldn’t all doctors require this? Also, is it better to just let the scabbing or crusts from the incision stitches dry and fall off by themselves, as I was told as a kid to do with all scabs? When should these scabs... Read more »
What is the downtime after a facelift?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. What is the downtime after a facelift? I am doing a facelift on a Monday and need to return to work on a Thursday. I have long hair so my stitches will be covered. My doctor said I should be ok, but would like other opinions. I work as... Read more »
