Q. Should I avoid certain foods (especially sallcylates) before a facelift + blepharoplasty with general anesthesia? I just read that certain foods can cause bleeding & bruising. I know about fish oil, but am now seeing that berries, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc. can also cause bruising. I’m vegetarian & eat a ton of fruit &... Read more »
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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Post Surgery Swelling
Q. Puffy and swollen 2 months post procedure. Upper and lower lids. Fat pad adjustment and filler to improve facial volume. 2 months post surgery. Upper and lower eyelid , fat pad adjust and voluma filler. I’m super swollen/puffy around eyes, bridge of nose and cheeks. Generally puffy round face. Doc prescribed medrol pack and... Read more »
I had a non-surgical nose job done with Restylane about 4 months ago, can I get it dissolved and re-done same day?
Q. I had a non-surgical nose job done with Restylane about 4 months ago, can I get it dissolved and re-done same day? After the swelling went down, my dorsal hump was very visible. I’d like to get this dissolved and re-done completely so I won’t have to go back & get more filler in a... Read more »
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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Restylane Silk Q. The Restylane Silk was used to correct the hollow indents I was left with after another provider used 3 syringes of Radiesse in the mid-face area approximately 3 weeks before. I went to a walk-in clinic about the swelling and was prescribed steroids,... Read more »
Is Restylane Lyft okay to inject into my temples?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Restylane Lyft Q. I recently (two weeks ago) had Restylane Lyft injected into my temples. At the end of a week I noticed nodules appearing more on my left side. The injector kept massaging it in. When the swelling went down I noticed some nodules... Read more »
Facial sagging at 25 after dramatic weight-loss; can I solve it?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Facial Sagging Q. I got into an accident 4 years ago and lost about 7 kg’s, fast. Since then I’ve noticed my face sag and there’s also swelling below my right eye then there’s a hollow section below that then swelling again and discoloration towards the... Read more »
Does wearing the head wrap help the swelling go down after the first 15 hours?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Does wearing the head wrap help the swelling go down after the first 15 hours? A. Following surgery, ThermiRF or any injury to the face, neck and other parts of the body a normal healing cascade occurs which initially includes swelling. The more inflammation, the more swelling. Swelling too sets up... Read more »
If under-filled but still satisfied, will filler last longer then 3 months?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I was filled with Restylane 2 weeks ago for under eye bags/tear troughs. If I was under-filled, will results that I do have last more than 3 months? Even though I’m under-filled I’m still happy with my result as its better than before. I can just still see the... Read more »
What is the best advice to reduce swelling after lip lift surgery?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What is the best advice to reduce swelling after lip lift surgery? A. Following a Lip Lift or any surgery or trauma for that matter there are several activities which will help reduce the normal inflammatory response to healing: elevation of the body part (lip) above the level of the... Read more »
What type of facelift can lift my mid-face to fill hollow lower eyelids & side of cheeks?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What type of facelift can lift my mid-face to fill hollow lower eyelids & side of cheeks? My whole mid-face has fallen off cheeks & lower eyelid rim. My face looks rectangular with no heart or V-shape anymore due to extreme sagging of cheeks and some volume loss.... Read more »
