TLKM Plastic Surgery
737 North Michigan Avenue #1500
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 788-2560
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Most rhinoplasty patients are pleasantly surprised to find that they look and feel “normal” within about 2 to 3 weeks, once swelling and bruising have largely resolved. By this point, most people are comfortable returning to work, social activities, and even taking photos—though subtle refinements continue for several months. As a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing …
Deciding between septoplasty vs. rhinoplasty or a combination procedure can be challenging, especially if you're unsure whether your concerns are functional, cosmetic, or both. To help you understand your options, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Thomas Mustoe and Dr. Sammy Sinno—two of Chicago's leading experts in nose surgery—have developed a quick quiz to guide you. What …
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. But can you change the shape of your nose without surgery? While rhinoplasty surgeries at our Chicago practice are more effective than ever, "nose shaper" knockoff …
As the central feature of your face, your nose plays a critical role in your overall facial harmony. When needed, rhinoplasty can provide the fine-tuning necessary to enhance this balance. Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a "nose job," is designed to alter the nose's shape, size, or functional aspects. If you're considering rhinoplasty, you may be …
When performed by plastic surgeons who understand delicate nasal anatomy, such as Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno, rhinoplasty can be a life-changing procedure for patients who have felt self-conscious about the appearance of their noses for most of their lives. Unfortunately, the results of nose jobs performed by other surgeons don’t always match the patient's …
After making the exciting decision to get rhinoplasty surgery, waiting for the results can test your patience. Unlike many other cosmetic surgery procedures that produce results soon after the procedure, rhinoplasty results emerge gradually for several months. Even though rhinoplasty patients typically return to work, school, and everyday activities about 7 days after their surgery, …
If you have ever searched “how long after rhinoplasty will I see results,” you’ve likely come across our Chicago plastic surgeons' response, which is that there is more than one answer. While many people look forward to their exciting nose-job-reveal moment, the truth is the results you see at that time are only part of …
I see many patients who are disappointed in the outcome of rhinoplasty procedures performed by other surgeons. In fact, about 30% of the rhinoplasty surgeries I perform are to revise undesirable results from previous surgeries. In some cases, I see revision rhinoplasty patients at my Chicago practice who have undergone 3 or 4 rhinoplasty procedures. …
One of the biggest concerns patients have about getting a nose job (rhinoplasty) is recovery. Chicago men and women who consult with us are worried the recovery will be uncomfortable and that they'll ruin the results if they sneeze or blow their nose even once. That's not true, although you can take several steps to …
When is the best time to get rhinoplasty (or a “nose job”)? As plastic surgeons in Chicago, Dr. Thomas Mustoe and Dr. Sammy Sinno hear this question often. People of all ages are often curious about whether they’re old enough to make changes to their nose or whether it’s too late for them to make …