How To Fix Hooded Eyes: 5 Surgical & Nonsurgical Procedures To Try Posted on July 6, 2022 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Sometimes caused by genetics and sometimes by aging, hooded eyes happen when the skin below the eyebrow overlaps the skin of the upper eyelid. While hooded eyelids are quite common and perfectly natural, some people wish to correct them to achieve a more open and awake appearance. Are you searching for how to fix hooded … Read More
Who Is the Best Candidate for Eyelid Surgery? Posted on September 2, 2021 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Our eyes are often one of the first things people notice about us. So when sagging, baggy eyelids make us look older or more worn out than we are, it affects not only how people perceive us, but how we feel about ourselves. That may be why so many people visit board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. … Read More
New Year, New You: 4 Confidence-Boosting Plastic Surgery Procedures for Men & Women Posted on December 16, 2020 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Nothing beats the feeling of starting the year looking and feeling your best. Whether your New Year’s resolution involves a body transformation or you are looking to turn back time on your appearance, a cosmetic procedure at our plastic surgery practice in Chicago may be the final touch you need to bring your goals to … Read More
Preparing for Recovery After Blepharoplasty Posted on October 30, 2017 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Knowing what to expect and being well-prepared helps blepharoplasty patients at my Chicago practice feel more confident about their eyelid surgery and the recovery process. Many cosmetic surgery patients express more concern about the recovery than the actual procedure, which is why I provide detailed post-op instructions and several tips before the operation. I've spent … Read More
Should You Combine Upper Blepharoplasty With a Brow Lift? Posted on April 6, 2017 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed year in and year out. When any patient is considering considering upper eyelid surgery at my Chicago practice, almost invariably, the same question comes up: "Should I combine the procedure with a brow lift?" In some cases, I will recommend combining … Read More
Complete Rejuvenation: Your Guide to Facial Sculpting Posted on September 7, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Combining surgical procedures that each individually target a specific area of the face is an excellent way to achieve a comprehensive result and an "all-over" rejuvenated look. Because facial aging rarely occurs in just one area as the years pass, it usually makes sense to combine individual components into a single operation. Facelift with eyelid … Read More
Help for Hollows With Blepharoplasty Posted on March 17, 2014 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe One of the first signs of aging is hollowing out under the eyes. Patients often ask about having fillers injected to make the tear troughs appear plumper. Although injectable fillers are a wonderful tool to enhance a patient's appearance for many areas of the face, they don't always yield the best results when used under … Read More