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.
Updated June 2020 For many patients considering facial rejuvenation, finding and consulting with the best facelift surgeon in Chicago or anywhere can be a bit intimidating. One of the steps I suggest my patients take prior to their consultations is to create a list of questions to ask me. By making a list, you don't …
My commitment to my patients and my desire to inform and educate has led me to begin creating email newsletters, which I will distribute quarterly. In these emails, you can expect to read my latest blog posts, learn detailed information about procedures and plastic surgery, and hear about new technology available in the field. I …
Let me begin by saying that, as a Chicago plastic surgeon who was at the forefront of using fat transfer for facial rejuvenation, I continue to prefer using a patient's own fat to correct age-related aesthetic concerns. This treatment is best-suited for restoring volume lost in areas such as the eyes and lips. That said, …
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, the same question, almost invariably, comes up: "Should I combine upper blepharoplasty with a brow lift?" Here's what I tell them. To Combine …
It's quite common for patients to get antsy to resume their exercise routine after undergoing a facelift. Many patients at my Chicago practice lead active lifestyles and often want to return to the gym as soon as possible after undergoing facelift surgery. Virtually all surgeons craft their own postoperative instructions for plastic surgery patients, including …
Overall, it may not surprise you to learn that men seeking rhinoplasty (nose job) at my Chicago practice are looking for results similar to what women want. Everyone wants a nose that's proportional to the rest of their facial features and blends harmoniously; it's not quite that simple, though. What Makes an Attractive Male or …
Updated May 2022 Many of the patients who come in for facelift consultations at my Chicago practice actually have concerns that may be better addressed with a different facial plastic surgery procedure. A facelift is probably the most well-known facial procedure—but that doesn't always make it the best. It's important to understand that a facelift …
A facelift can take years off your appearance, but no cosmetic procedure stops the natural aging process entirely. Modern facelift techniques are designed to create natural-looking, long-lasting rejuvenation by repositioning deeper facial tissues rather than simply tightening the skin. While every patient ages differently, many people enjoy noticeable improvements for 10 years or longer after …
As a facelift surgeon in Chicago, I like to talk about the details of procedures and intricacies of plastic surgery. However, I believe it's also important to consider the emotional side of the plastic surgery process, both before and after your treatment. The emotional side of things can sneak up on you, no matter how …
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 …