Q. Please explain to me why anti-aging facial rejuvenation is so complicated. A. The beginnings of facial skin laxity start when skin repair diminishes and passive skin aging relaxes downward. The web of fibrous compartments under the skin loses fat, stretches and elongates developing 5 growing “waves” of skin at points of attachment such as... Read more »
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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding ZO Skin Health Evaluation for Proper Skin Care, Anti-Aging, Wrinkles, Fine Lines and Folds
Q. I am 31 and looking for something that will prevent fine lines and wrinkles and lay the foundation for future skin treatments. Do I need Botox for crows feet? What is the best filler for nasolabial folds? What could I do to decrease pores, esp on nose? What would I ask for for best... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding ThermiTIGHT vs ThermiSMOOTH for Skin Tightening
Q. ThermiTight or ThermiSmooth? What will give me the best result? I would like to tighten my abdomen and want to know what will show better results ThermiTight or ThermiSmooth? One ThermiTight is the same price as 6 ThermiSmooths so I need to know which one will work better for me and which lasts longer.... Read more »
Targeted Sculptra Treatments with ThermiSmooth for Rejuvenation of the Eyes
ThermiSmooth uses radio frequency energy waves that provides excellent tightening of the skin surrounding the entire upper and lower eyelid skin. This technology is using heat energy to stimulate your collagen and elastin providing tightening and smoothing of fine lines. With the combination of Sculptra targeted around the eyes with ThermiSmooth treatments, patients get a... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Non-Surgical Face Lift Options
Q. I’m 71 years old and my face is big. My jaw and neck have fat and sag. I have anxiety about going under anesthesia. Are there any procedures that will correct this without surgery? A. Facial Aging develops from the 5 different layers of the skin, fat, muscle and bone.
During the first 20... Read more »
Love Your Laser Treatments
In a world of technology, laser treatments continue to advance in diversity of what can be treated and their increased effectiveness. However it can also be very confusing for the consumer who tries to understand all the different lasers out in the market. In our Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa in Baltimore, Dr. Dean... Read more »
What is the status of Non-Surgical Face Lifting?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. What is the status of Non-Surgical Face Lifting? A. Let’s first define Surgical, Minimally Invasive and Non-surgical enhancements as there is much confusion. · Any procedure that touches or affects the skin without penetrating the surface is considered non-surgical. Examples are cream programs, non-ablative lasers, ThermiSMOOTH, CoolSculpting and microdermabrasion.... Read more »
I still have loose skin after Thermage and Ulthera. There have been so many skin tightening lasers! Why does Thermi work and not the others?
Dr. Dean Kane Q & A Q. I still have loose skin after Thermage and Ulthera. There have been so many skin tightening lasers! Why does Thermi work and not the others? A. This is a great question. The great barrier to non-surgical skin rejuvenation is skin tightening. While Retin-A has been the king of non-surgical... Read more »
