My Unique Approach to Tummy Tuck Posted on January 15, 2018 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Tummy tuck patients at my Chicago plastic surgery center often come in with preconceived notions that they have developed from reading about the procedure online or hearing about it from friends. At my practice, I use a unique approach that reduces the risk of those common concerns. Through my advanced technique and years of experience, … Read More
After Baby: Combining Facial & Body Treatments Posted on September 26, 2016 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe If you visit a playground, you'll see them everywhere: slender women with smooth contours and great skin, each with two or three kids in tow. Looking tired and unsatisfied with your body after pregnancy has become a thing of the past. With treatments for the face (including minimally invasive PrecisionTx™ laser for skin tightening, fat removal … Read More
Why I Use Local Anesthesia for Tummy Tuck Posted on March 27, 2014 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe It surprises many patients who are considering a tummy tuck at my Chicago practice when I explain that I prefer to perform the procedure using local anesthesia with sedation, rather than general anesthesia. Their quizzical looks are understandable because the innovative technique isn't used by many plastic surgeons. It is, however, perfectly safe and actually reduces … Read More