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.
Through extensive research and experience, I've been able to develop techniques that reduce patients' downtime after rhinoplasty at my practice in Chicago, and help them heal as quickly as possible. Still, recovery after this surgery can be temporarily uncomfortable, as is expected with nearly any surgical procedure. Patients can expect to feel tired and sore …
Patients interested in rhinoplasty in Chicago may have come across the terms "open" and "closed" when reading about the procedure. Even though the choice of a rhinoplasty technique depends mostly on the patients' goals and the surgeon's preference, I prefer performing open rhinoplasties on most of my patients. I'll explain why in this blog post. What …
If you've ever considered facial plastic surgery, especially rhinoplasty, you'll know that the idea of changing your features can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. In order to approach the surgery with confidence rather than anxiety, you should do some extensive and thoughtful research beforehand. I find that rhinoplasty patients at my plastic …
'Tis the season for spring flowers, green grass, and warm, beautiful weather! However, along with spring, unfortunately, comes allergy season. Runny noses, sneezing, and watery eyes are commonplace this time of year, and while they are usually merely annoying, they can be especially troublesome for rhinoplasty patients in Chicago. If you're considering rhinoplasty surgery before …
Getting a "nose job" is something many of the rhinoplasty patients at my Chicago practice have thought about for years, starting when they were teenagers. If you count yourself among those considering rhinoplasty or you have just made the decision to get surgery, this blog post can serve as a guide to get you on …
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. Discover 3 of …
Rhinoplasty is one of the most personalized procedures in facial plastic surgery because each patient has unique concerns and facial anatomy. Some people want to refine a feature that has bothered them for years, while others seek surgery to improve breathing problems or correct changes caused by injury. In many cases, even subtle adjustments to …
A surprising number of the rhinoplasty patients I treat at my Chicago practice suffer from allergies and have questions about how that may affect the outcome of their surgeries. It's important that all patients considering rhinoplasty inform their surgeons about their allergies, because even sneezing can make a difference. On online forums such as RealSelf, …
When people think about rhinoplasty, they often imagine dramatic before-and-after photos that showcase a completely different nose. While those transformations may capture attention, they don't reflect my philosophy as a rhinoplasty surgeon in Chicago. After performing thousands of rhinoplasty procedures throughout my career, I've learned that subtle changes often create the most beautiful and enduring …
Like any branch of medicine, plastic surgery has its own special language. This different vocabulary can be intimidating for patients interested in getting rhinoplasty, or a "nose job," at my Chicago practice. To help break down the barriers of communication between doctor and patient, I've provided definitions for some of the most common terms associated …