Types of Eyelid Surgery Explained Posted on June 23, 2023 By TLKM Plastic Surgery Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, rejuvenates the eye area by correcting upper lid droopiness and lower lid puffiness. However, not every blepharoplasty procedure is the same—in fact, there are multiple varieties under the eyelid surgery umbrella. We’ve put together this guide to the different types of eyelid surgery to help our patients understand which choice might … Read More
4 Steps To Choosing the Right Facelift Technique Posted on March 24, 2023 By TLKM Plastic Surgery As we age, our skin loses elasticity, leading to wrinkles and sagging. For some people, the signs of aging can be a significant source of insecurity. If you're troubled by the effects of aging on your appearance, you may be considering a facelift as a solution. A facelift can restore a more youthful appearance by … Read More
Surgical Brow Lift vs. Brow Lift With BOTOX® : Which Gives You the Best Results? Posted on January 20, 2023 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe A surgical brow lift and a brow lift with injectables lift and tighten sagging brows and improve forehead wrinkles. Sagging in the brow area can make you look stern or tired and give you a too-mature appearance overall. Using advanced brow lifting techniques, your plastic surgeon can make your upper face look more alert, vibrant, … Read More
QUIZ: Should I Get a Facelift? Posted on August 4, 2022 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe More and more, Chicago board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Thomas Mustoe and Dr. Sammy Sinno are consulting with people in the early stages of aging who are asking an unexpected question: Should I get a facelift? A procedure once thought to be reserved for the later phases of aging is now becoming a popular topic among … Read More
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
Rhinoplasty at Every Age: How Nose Jobs Differ at 16 and 61 Posted on October 19, 2021 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe 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 … 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
Be Wary of “Nonsurgical” Thread Lifts vs. Facelift Surgery Posted on September 30, 2017 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe In my more than 30 years in practice, I have seen a number of less-invasive “facelift alternatives” come and go. One that appears to be trending now is the thread lift--sometimes marketed as the Silhouette Instalift™--which uses either absorbable or non-absorbable sutures and cones to lift tissue without surgery. Patients considering facelift surgery at my … Read More