‘Ozempic® Face’: What To Do About Facial Aging and Sagging Skin After Weight Loss Posted on January 25, 2024 By TLKM Plastic Surgery You've worked hard on your wellness journey, and the scale is finally tipping in your favor. But as your waistline shrinks, you may notice something unexpected in the mirror. While weight loss brings many benefits, rapid weight reduction can cause an unwelcome side effect—an aged facial appearance, often dubbed "Ozempic face." At TKLM Plastic Surgery, … Read More
What Is the Best Age for a Mini Facelift? It May Be Younger Than You Think Posted on January 4, 2024 By TLKM Plastic Surgery Everyone wants to age gracefully. Fortunately, modern cosmetic surgery can address this goal with increasing precision and subtlety. Many people begin cosmetic treatments to maintain a youthful appearance in their 40s and 50s—a time when the signs of aging become more pronounced. While injectable treatments and skin tightening procedures offer temporary solutions, a more lasting … Read More
4 Steps To Choosing the Right Facelift Technique Posted on March 24, 2023 By TLKM Plastic Surgery As we age, our skin loses elasticity, leading to wrinkles and sagging. For some people, the signs of aging can be a significant source of insecurity. If you're troubled by the effects of aging on your appearance, you may be considering a facelift as a solution. A facelift can restore a more youthful appearance by … Read More
Getting the Defined Jawline You Want Posted on August 11, 2020 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe An angular, well-defined jawline is universally associated with attractiveness for both women and men. It's no surprise, then, that procedures that sculpt a contoured jaw are increasingly popular in this age of selfies and Zoom meetings. There's never been a time when we've spent more time analyzing—perhaps overanalyzing—our facial features. While a facelift at our Chicago … 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
Full or Mini Facelift: What’s Best for You? Posted on May 15, 2018 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Elective surgery can yield very exciting results for patients, but even when performed under the best of circumstance, surgery is still an invasive procedure that requires careful consideration. Most of the patients I've encountered have voiced an interest in achieving maximum results with minimal invasiveness. This is largely the reason why the mini facelift in Chicago … Read More