Under Review: Evaluating a Plastic Surgeon Online Posted on June 17, 2014 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Finding a plastic surgeon used to be based almost exclusively on referrals and word of mouth, but since the advent of the Internet, things have changed. In Chicago, patients looking for plastic surgeons can find volumes of results online, and that's how many new patients find me. With almost unlimited information, much of it unverified, … Read More
The Value of Measuring Patient Satisfaction Posted on June 12, 2014 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Plastic surgeons in Chicago and across the U.S. rely on patient feedback to hone their approaches. To assist in this process, an associate professor at Cornell University developed the FACE-Q, a tool for documenting patient-related outcomes following surgical and non-surgical facial aesthetic procedures. Similar to the BREAST-Q, a survey I examined in a blog post … Read More
Is Your Face Looking Older? Blame Your Neck Posted on June 3, 2014 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Many people who are concerned with visible signs of aging are surprised to learn that the right solution is a neck lift. In Chicago, I take a customized approach to creating a smooth, sleek neck contour that complements a patient's natural characteristics. Often, this effective procedure is the only step necessary in rejuvenating a person's … Read More