Lauri Kane

Lauri Kane, an expertly trained skin health and cosmetic specialist, is committed to helping patients at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery & MediSpa in Maryland obtain healthy, youthful skin and the self-confidence that comes with it. She has been personally trained to use the Obagi Nu-Derm® cream products and the Obagi Blue Peel® by their creator, the renowned Dr. Zein Obagi, and is a registered dietician. Whether you are in search of beautiful, rejuvenated skin or honest skin advice, Lauri Kane has a solution.

A faculty advisor to the Department of Maternal and Child Health at Johns Hopkins University, Lauri Kane currently conducts all of our patients' consultations, taking the time to discuss concerns, answer questions, walk potential patients through their entire procedure, and make sure expectations are not unrealistic. Her friendly chairside manner is known to put our patients at ease. She is also our resident skin care expert.

Education and Training

Lauri Kane's training is second to none. After earning a bachelor of science degree from the Department of Nutrition and Clinical and Community Dietetics at the University of Florida, she obtained a master's degree in Public Health from the University of Puerto Rico School of Public Health. She later completed a doctor of Science in Public Health from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health.

Painted Ladies Books and Events

What started out as just a monthly lecture about breast surgeries turned into an event about women celebrating the transformations of their lives.

Seven female patients of our practice had plastic surgery ranging from:

• cosmetic breast augmentation for natural aging
• breast reconstruction caused by breast cancer
• breast reconstruction from a failed cosmetic augmentation
• reconstruction resulting in a body lift and breast lift / augmentation from gastric by pass surgery for massive weight loss
• mommy makeovers due to pregnancies and breast feeding

The woman were diverse in age and race, from 35 to 58 years old and included Asian, African American and Caucasian women. A routine Open House and Lecture evolved into a fantastic celebration. The event generated sensations of "Queens for the Day" that would have everlasting impact on their lives. Their bodies were painted to appear as though they were wearing contemporary tops and gowns. A professional cosmetologist made up their faces, their hair was styled, jewels were draped about their necks and ears; and finally they received a professional photo shoot. They were truly queens that walked down a red carpet.

Our book: "Painted Ladies: Celebrating Life" and the DVD from the event was inspired by the life stories of the seven women and their achievement to reach personal self-fulfillment and internal happiness - Becky, Cindy, Chandra, Deborah, Georgette, Janet and Kristina. All of these women were all very courageous, but the ultimate sacrifice was Chandra's who lost her breast to cancer. She found inner peace and life strength through breast reconstruction. We have dedicated this book to Chandra, whose stamina and perseverance to reach her 5 year survivor mark is being celebrate by a book whose profits will be donated to Race for the Cure. Chandra is an inspiration for all to appreciate life to its fullest.

We hope to inspire and help women find their inner sense of peace even if they need to find it through physical enhancements. Women should be able to find personal happiness and self-fulfillment without feeling guilty. Our event was about the celebration of women being able to find their inner and outer beauty, hope and life.

Learn more about the Painted Ladies Book and View Videos.