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.
Breast augmentation can transform your appearance and enhance your confidence. But most people considering the surgery want to know one question before they explore their options further: How much does a breast augmentation cost? The answer can be complex and depends on many factors. Understanding the variables involved in breast augmentation pricing is an important …
As board-certified plastic surgeons and breast augmentation specialists in Chicago, Dr. Thomas Mustoe and Dr. Sammy Sinno make every effort to prevent any post-op regrets. Patient education and an extensive consultation process make all the difference when it comes to setting you up for success and satisfaction. However, women who have gone through the process …
Our breast augmentation patients in Chicago often say they gain a newfound sense of confidence after getting breast implants. Many of these women find that their increased confidence inspires them to update their wardrobes and appreciate how they now fill out their existing clothes such as workout gear and bathing suits. It also is an …
Choosing the type of implants used in breast augmentation is one of the fundamental decisions women make for breast enhancement surgery. Implants can be filled with either saline or silicone gel, and my breast augmentation patients in Chicago make their choices based on personal preferences after I explain each option's trade-offs. Most plastic surgeons strongly push patients …
Even though the vast majority of women who get breast implants are happy with their results, breast augmentation revision surgery may be needed for a variety of reasons. Breast implants are not designed to last a lifetime and at some point, women either have them replaced or removed. Complications may also lead to a revision …
Breast augmentation patients at our Chicago practice can rest assured that our board-certified surgeons take every precaution to prevent the development of any unwanted complications. However, any implant surgery carries with it the risk of the body reacting negatively to the new device. No matter the care and precautions taken, capsular contracture is a real, though rare, …
Every year, breast augmentation consistently ranks as one of the top 3 procedures performed according to both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The fact that breast augmentation is commonly performed should not overshadow the importance of it being carefully planned and performed, and the need …
Relatively few people know that approximately 90% of women who have never undergone cosmetic breast surgery have breasts that are visibly uneven. Even when visible, this asymmetry is often fairly minor. But some women are self-conscious about having uneven breasts and choose to get breast augmentation at my Chicago practice as a solution. There are …
Concerns about implant rupture, capsular contracture, breast implant illness (BII), and the rare condition known as BIA-ALCL have led many women to ask more informed questions before breast augmentation surgery at our Chicago practice. Fortunately, newer implant technologies, improved manufacturing standards, and better patient education have helped make breast augmentation safer and more predictable than …
Today’s breast augmentation trends have shifted toward results that look softer, subtler, and more in harmony with the body’s natural proportions and women's active lifestyles. The phrases "yoga boobs" and "ballerina breasts" reflect this shift as women prefer breast enhancement that feels authentic to their frame and lifestyle rather than obviously augmented. Why Do Some …