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.
Most rhinoplasty patients are pleasantly surprised to find that they look and feel “normal” within about 2 to 3 weeks, once swelling and bruising have largely resolved. By this point, most people are comfortable returning to work, social activities, and even taking photos—though subtle refinements continue for several months. As a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing …
As the central feature of your face, your nose plays a critical role in your overall facial harmony. When needed, rhinoplasty can provide the fine-tuning necessary to enhance this balance. Rhinoplasty, commonly known as a "nose job," is designed to alter the nose's shape, size, or functional aspects. If you're considering rhinoplasty, you may be …
After making the exciting decision to get rhinoplasty surgery, waiting for the results can test your patience. Unlike many other cosmetic surgery procedures that produce results soon after the procedure, rhinoplasty results emerge gradually for several months. Even though rhinoplasty patients typically return to work, school, and everyday activities about 7 days after their surgery, …
If you have ever searched “how long after rhinoplasty will I see results,” you’ve likely come across our Chicago plastic surgeons' response, which is that there is more than one answer. While many people look forward to their exciting nose-job-reveal moment, the truth is the results you see at that time are only part of …
Like any surgery, it's no small decision to choose to undergo rhinoplasty (nose job). Chicago men and women who want to transform their faces often ask about rhinoplasty to create a smoother, narrower, or more refined nose. However, because it is an extensive procedure, rhinoplasty requires a sizeable recovery time. There are many things you …
Through extensive research and experience, I've been able to develop techniques that reduce patients' downtime after rhinoplasty at my practice in Chicago, and help them heal as quickly as possible. Still, recovery after this surgery can be temporarily uncomfortable, as is expected with nearly any surgical procedure. Patients can expect to feel tired and sore …
Getting a "nose job" is something many of the rhinoplasty patients at my Chicago practice have thought about for years, starting when they were teenagers. If you count yourself among those considering rhinoplasty or you have just made the decision to get surgery, this blog post can serve as a guide to get you on …