Which Is Best for You: Facelift, Mini Facelift, or Neck Lift? Posted on May 26, 2022 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Facial rejuvenation is an extraordinarily popular branch of cosmetic surgery around the world. These procedures, including neck lifts and facelift surgery, are also popular at our own Chicago practice. Plastic surgeons develop new procedures all the time to help patients treat and prevent the effects of aging. If you've been researching facial rejuvenation and are … Read More
Up to the Challenge of Rhinoplasty in Chicago Posted on January 18, 2021 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Over the years, I've worked hard to establish myself among the best plastic surgeons who specialize in rhinoplasty in Chicago. Although this procedure's popularity ebbs and flows throughout the years, the complexity and delicacy of the nose make it one of my perennial favorites. How long does it take a nose job to heal? Rhinoplasty … Read More
Choosing the Right Surgeon for Your Breast Augmentation Posted on March 25, 2019 By Dr. Sammy Sinno 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 … Read More
Brow Lift: My Approach Posted on February 15, 2018 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe As a facial plastic surgeon in Chicago, I specialize in brow lift surgery for restoring a smooth forehead and appropriate elevation to the brows. If done well, a brow lift can take years off a person's appearance without any obvious signs of having had surgery. Of course, we've all seen the results of poor brow lifts, … Read More
Adjusting to the “New You” Following Plastic Surgery Posted on November 14, 2017 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Self-image is the perception of how we believe we look to others, and it's important to our well-being to have a positive self-image. Aesthetic plastic surgery changes something about a person's appearance that, for one reason or another, they believe detracts from her or his overall attractiveness, thus affects their self-image. The vast majority of … Read More
Under Review: Evaluating a Plastic Surgeon Online Posted on June 17, 2014 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Finding a plastic surgeon used to be based almost exclusively on referrals and word of mouth, but since the advent of the Internet, things have changed. In Chicago, patients looking for plastic surgeons can find volumes of results online, and that's how many new patients find me. With almost unlimited information, much of it unverified, … Read More