‘Ozempic® Face’: What To Do About Facial Aging and Sagging Skin After Weight Loss Posted on January 25, 2024 By TLKM Plastic Surgery You've worked hard on your wellness journey, and the scale is finally tipping in your favor. But as your waistline shrinks, you may notice something unexpected in the mirror. While weight loss brings many benefits, rapid weight reduction can cause an unwelcome side effect—an aged facial appearance, often dubbed "Ozempic face." At TKLM Plastic Surgery, … 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
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
Cosmetic Procedures to Prep for Summer Posted on January 30, 2019 By Dr. Sammy Sinno It's not too early to start prepping for summertime! Take a look at Dr. Sinno and our aesthetician Cindy's recommendations for how to get ready month-by-month. 6 months: Laser Hair Removal These simple, in-office treatments can get rid of unwanted hair permanently. You'll want to start early since 6 treatments are typically needed, and each … Read More
Is It Time to Ditch Fillers and Consider a Facelift? Posted on August 15, 2018 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe One of the most significant developments in the field of aesthetic procedures during my career is the increased use of anti-aging injectable treatments such as dermal fillers. At my plastic surgery practice in Chicago, we use fillers to soften fine lines and wrinkles and to add volume, creating a more youthful appearance. Dermal fillers, such … Read More