Deep-Plane Facelift vs. SMAS: Which Is Best? Posted on October 30, 2020 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe The goal of facelift surgery is not to alter a patient's appearance but to help them look like a younger version of themselves with lasting results. But not all plastic surgeons in Chicago who specialize in facelift surgery use the same techniques to create those natural-looking results. The 2 most common techniques used now are … Read More
Is the “Pre-emptive” Facelift Worth It? Posted on May 15, 2019 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Many patients considering a facelift at our Chicago practice think the procedure is reserved for people 40 and above—women and men who want to solve significant aging concerns. However, the truth is this lower face surgery actually has the power to address a number of needs across a variety of age groups. Being a good facelift … Read More
Why Today’s Facelifts Are Better Than Ever Posted on December 15, 2018 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Some of the most significant changes I've seen during my career in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery are the development of nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedures. They can produce some pretty remarkable, though temporary, results. Nevertheless, I tell patients considering a facelift at my Chicago practice that it remains the best option for creating a lasting, more … 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
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
Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Facelift Surgeon Posted on July 5, 2017 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe 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 … Read More
3 Tips for Judging Facelift Results Posted on February 6, 2014 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Plastic surgeons often advise potential patients to view before-and-after photos online before they meet with surgeons. It helps patients get an idea of what results are possible for them and what a particular doctor can do. Evaluating these photos can be especially important in delicate surgeries where natural-looking results are crucial, such as with facelift … Read More