6 Tips for Your Rhinoplasty Recovery Posted on January 6, 2022 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe One of the biggest concerns patients have about getting a nose job (rhinoplasty) is recovery. Chicago men and women who consult with us are worried the recovery will be uncomfortable and that they'll ruin the results if they sneeze or blow their nose even once. That's not true, although you can take several steps to … 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
Why I Aim for Subtle Rhinoplasty Results Posted on July 28, 2014 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe A common concern for rhinoplasty patients at my Chicago practice is that they will look like a different person following surgery. I reassure them that's not the case when an experienced plastic surgeon uses advanced techniques. The goal of rhinoplasty is to create facial harmony and balance, even when making significant changes to the nose. … Read More