Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Tear trough hollowness: is Restylane used for the under eye hollowness when the patient had a subtractive lower bleph? 20 years have passed since a surgeon performed a lower bleph (subtractive) in an effort to remove under eye “darkness.” Are there plastic surgeons who specialize in fat replacement in... Read more »
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I was told to use Belotero by my Doctor, but I’m seeing Restylane as the filler of choice for eye troughs. Help!
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I’ve been considering under-eye surgery to remove the bags, but was told that I’m not a prime candidate yet because I won’t be able to achieve the tightness I want without causing droopy lids. I’m considering fillers for now. I’m seeing that the overall consensus seems to be that... Read more »
Is Sculptra a good choice to do first, and then use Juvederm to improve/add to results?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is Sculptra a good choice to do first, and then use Juvederm to improve/add to results? I am particularly interested in under eye circles–the tear trough area. A. The use of Sculptra is a very advanced technique. While not typically used in the tear trough (nasojugal fold), I find it... Read more »
Restylane for malar bags – amount needed for correction?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I got Radiesse injustione just above my cheekbone to help with malar bags. My bags are now going back and I’m considering Restylane in the tear trough. Is the typically amount one syringe for two eyes. I know it’s just a guess but it helps to have a range.... Read more »
Is it safe or even wise to get Restylane injections in my face before or after bilateral total hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. Is it safe or even wise to get Restylane injections in my face before or after bilateral total hip replacement surgery? I’m concerned about the possibility of infection having two prosthetics. The THR surgery will be later on this year. I used Restylane (tear trough) a couple of years... Read more »
Can Restylane Silk be used for both tear trough and lip areas?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I have thin lips and issues with minor sunken in tear troughs so i wanted to use 1 (syringe) filler for both procedures first my lips and whatever I had left would go to tear trough area. Is it safe for both areas? The lip goal I had was... 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 »
What is the better delivery of fillers to the tear trough area, needle injection or micro cannula?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What is the better delivery of fillers to the tear trough area, needle injection or micro cannula? I am considering having under eye hollows filled conservatively. Which method and filler (Restalyne, Restalyne Silk, Juvederm Ultra or Plus??) Also which method, needle injection or micro cannula? Looking for better... Read more »
What product would be best to treat my tear trough area?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Is the cannula method for they eyes a good technique for this area? Is my fair skin to light for fillers? A. The factors dependent on good results for filler in the tear trough and elsewhere include: 1. Patient selection 2. Proper diagnosis of the problem 3. Physician or injector... Read more »
Which filler would you recommend and which is more effective between Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A. Q. Right now in my life for being 43 years old I feel great and I think I look pretty good but, of course, we all have things we”d like to change. The thing that bothers me most is the tear trough area, and the upper eyelid. I know... Read more »
