Fat Transfer Part 3: Your FAQs Answered Posted on November 26, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe As you may have read in some of my previous blog posts and newsletters, fat transfer is becoming a more popular method of enhancing both the body and the face. This treatment is best used to fill lost volume in areas such as the eyes and lips of the face, or volumizing the breasts in … Read More
Fat Transfer Part 2: Enhancing the Body Posted on November 19, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Many patients interested in breast augmentation aren't interested in significantly increasing their breast size, but would like to improve the shape of their breasts. As a plastic surgeon in Chicago, patients often ask how they can create more volume in their breasts without implants. Luckily, there is a solution that offers long-lasting, effective results without … Read More
Fat Transfer Part 1: A Lasting Solution to Volume Loss in the Face Posted on November 17, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Often in life, there are two ways to reach a desired outcome: the easy way and the better way. The better way being an effective, thorough method with long-lasting results. This idea is especially important when considering plastic surgery treatments to add volume to the face. In this 3-part series, I will discuss fat transfer … Read More
Your Rhinoplasty Preparation Timeline Posted on November 12, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe 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 … Read More
No Scar After Surgery? Posted on November 3, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Although we know more today than ever before about the science of wound healing, the scar-less surgical procedure has yet to arrive. So while I can't promise to make the evidence of your tummy tuck or breast reduction invisible, I can promise that when you come to me for surgery in Chicago, your scars will … Read More
3 Laser Treatments for Younger-Looking Skin Posted on October 23, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe It’s now easier than ever to improve the way your skin looks and feels without plastic surgery or lengthy recovery times, right here in Chicago. Achieve radiant, glowing skin with the latest laser treatments. Our state-of-the-art system offers fast sessions with excellent results. Light-based technology knocks out undesirable brown spots, facial veins, wrinkles, and sun … Read More
Ask the Surgeon: 5 Rhinoplasty Questions Answered Posted on October 10, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe One of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed year after year is rhinoplasty. In Chicago, I consult with hundreds of patients each year who are interested in reshaping their noses. Many of the men and women who want a "nose job" require only slight alterations to get the results they desire. Because the procedure … Read More
3 Tips for Connecting With Plastic Surgery Patients Online Posted on September 28, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe In the 25 years I've practiced plastic surgery in Chicago, one of the most significant changes I've seen is how much research patients do before stepping foot in a consultation. Not only do they learn a lot about the procedures they are considering, but also about plastic surgeons themselves. Many of my patients come to … Read More
3 Popular Facial Sculpting Combinations (Updated 2024) Posted on September 7, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Combining surgical procedures that each individually target a specific area of the face is an excellent way to achieve a comprehensive result and an "all-over" rejuvenated look. Because facial aging rarely occurs in just one area as the years pass, it usually makes sense to combine individual components into a single operation. Discover 3 of … Read More
Board Certification & My Commitment to Patients Posted on August 24, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe RealSelf, an excellent online resource for patients considering plastic surgery, recently published results of a survey showing that most patients out there believe board certification is an important factor when making choices about their medical care. I was glad to see that, because board certification is something that I and many other in plastic surgeons … Read More