Get the Distinct Jawline and Streamlined Neck You Want Posted on December 10, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe An angular, contoured jawline is one of those facial features that's considered universally attractive—for both women and men. Nonsurgical and surgical techniques can create such an appearance, either by enhancing the chin, slimming the neck, or producing a narrower, more heart- or V-shaped face. A neck lift at my Chicago practice is a common choice … Read More
Cosmetic vs. Functional Rhinoplasty: What’s the Difference? Posted on November 24, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Not all nose surgery is the same. Patients considering rhinoplasty at my Chicago practice often ask if the surgery can correct issues they have with breathing through their noses. They also want to know if cosmetic rhinoplasty—designed to change the size or shape of the nostrils, bridge, nasal tip, or other structures—can be combined with … Read More
Rhinoplasty in Chicago: The Perils of Cost Comparison Posted on November 17, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Women and men considering rhinoplasty are often willing to make certain concessions (including traveling out of the country) to find lower-cost options. If ever there is a time to heed the age-old adage, "you get what you pay for," it's when you're considering elective cosmetic surgery of any type. Risking your health, not to mention … Read More
Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants: What Are the Trade-Offs? Posted on October 16, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Choosing the type of implants used in breast augmentation is one of the fundamental decisions women make for breast enhancement surgery. Implants can be filled with either saline or silicone gel, and my breast augmentation patients in Chicago make their choices based on personal preferences after I explain each option's trade-offs. Most plastic surgeons strongly push patients … Read More
Too Old for Rhinoplasty? Posted on August 10, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Rhinoplasty is one of the few cosmetic procedures that people typically get when they're younger. Some of our older patients who come to us for a rhinoplasty consultation at our Chicago practice worry that they're too old for the procedure. It's possible to undergo cosmetic nose surgery at virtually any age as long you're in … Read More
Is the “Pre-emptive” Facelift Worth It? Posted on May 15, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Many patients considering a facelift at our Chicago practice think the procedure is reserved for people 40 and above—women and men who want to solve significant aging concerns. However, the truth is this lower face surgery actually has the power to address a number of needs across a variety of age groups. Being a good facelift … Read More
When Breast Implants Go Wrong: Capsular Contracture Posted on April 15, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Breast augmentation patients at our Chicago practice can rest assured that our board-certified surgeons take every precaution to prevent the development of any unwanted complications. However, any implant surgery carries with it the risk of the body reacting negatively to the new device. No matter the care and precautions taken, capsular contracture is a real, though rare, … Read More
Plastic Nose Lifters, Clips, and Rhinoplasty Knockoffs Posted on March 15, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe With every major development in plastic surgery, there follows a flood of products that promise the same results for less effort and money. The “nose job” is no exception. While rhinoplasty surgeries at our Chicago practice are more effective than ever, gimmicky products continue to crop up, claiming to shape slimmer, more lifted noses with … Read More
EMSCULPT® Nonsurgical Fat Reduction vs. Liposuction Posted on February 15, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe One of the most active areas of innovation in the aesthetic field during the past decade has been nonsurgical fat reduction treatments. It seems we see a new product introduced every few years that promises dramatic body contouring without downtime. A number of patients considering liposuction at my plastic surgery practice in Chicago ask how … Read More
How to Correct Breast Asymmetry Posted on January 15, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Relatively few people know that approximately 90% of women who have never undergone cosmetic breast surgery have breasts that are visibly uneven. Even when visible, this asymmetry is often fairly minor. But some women are self-conscious about having uneven breasts and choose to get breast augmentation at my Chicago practice as a solution. There are … Read More