Beware of Nose Shaper Gimmicks: Nose Discs, Lifters, Clips, and More Posted on June 28, 2024 By TLKM Plastic Surgery With every major development in plastic surgery, there follows a flood of products that promise the same results for less effort and money. The “nose job” is no exception. But can you change the shape of your nose without surgery? While rhinoplasty surgeries at our Chicago practice are more effective than ever, "nose shaper" knockoff … Read More
What Is Revision Rhinoplasty? Posted on June 2, 2023 By TLKM Plastic Surgery When performed by plastic surgeons who understand delicate nasal anatomy, such as Dr. Mustoe and Dr. Sinno, rhinoplasty can be a life-changing procedure for patients who have felt self-conscious about the appearance of their noses for most of their lives. Unfortunately, the results of nose jobs performed by other surgeons don’t always match the patient's … Read More
Rhinoplasty Results After 1 Month vs 1 Year Posted on December 1, 2022 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe 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, … Read More
How Long After Rhinoplasty Will I See Results? Recovery Do’s & Don’ts (With Before & After Photos) Posted on September 26, 2022 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe 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 … Read More
The 6 Most Common Rhinoplasty Requests Posted on October 15, 2018 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe The motivations for undergoing rhinoplasty can vary significantly from person to person. However, as a facial plastic surgeon with years performing rhinoplasty (nose job) here in Chicago, I've heard a handful of concerns more frequently than others. If any of these 6 requests resonate with you, know you are not alone! Smooth a hump on … Read More
Rhinoplasty Revision? Choose Expertise Over Cost Posted on June 15, 2018 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe The vast majority of patients who undergo rhinoplasty here in Chicago are satisfied with their long-term results, but occasionally the need arises for a revisionary procedure. Although there are several distinct reasons why a patient may pursue a revisionary rhinoplasty, the surgery is most often used to refine and correct the nasal shape. Patients who … Read More