Should I Combine Upper Blepharoplasty With a Brow Lift? (Updated 2024) Posted on April 6, 2017 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed year in and year out. When any patient is considering considering upper eyelid surgery at my Chicago practice, the same question, almost invariably, comes up: "Should I combine upper blepharoplasty with a brow lift?" Here's what I tell them. To Combine … Read More
Getting Back to the Gym After a Facelift Posted on March 15, 2017 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe It's quite common for patients to get antsy to resume their exercise routine after undergoing a facelift. Many patients at my Chicago practice lead active lifestyles and often want to return to the gym as soon as possible after undergoing facelift surgery. Virtually all surgeons craft their own postoperative instructions for plastic surgery patients, including … Read More
3 Differences for Rhinoplasty in Men vs. Women Posted on February 24, 2017 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Overall, it may not surprise you to learn that men seeking rhinoplasty (nose job) at my Chicago practice are looking for results similar to what women want. Everyone wants a nose that's proportional to the rest of their facial features and blends harmoniously; it's not quite that simple, though. What Makes an Attractive Male or … Read More
Facelift, Neck Lift, or Brow Lift? Knowing the Difference Helps Posted on January 15, 2017 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Updated May 2022 Many of the patients who come in for facelift consultations at my Chicago practice actually have concerns that may be better addressed with a different facial plastic surgery procedure. A facelift is probably the most well-known facial procedure—but that doesn't always make it the best. It's important to understand that a facelift … Read More