6 Common Reasons for Undergoing Rhinoplasty Posted on August 11, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Rhinoplasty is one of the most commonly requested procedures at my Chicago practice, but people seek it for a lot of different reasons. Below, I've listed 6 of the most common reasons men and women seek rhinoplasty. Common Cosmetic Concerns If you know there's something you don't like about the look of your nose, but … Read More
Minimizing Scars, Part 3: Effective Treatment for Mature Scars Posted on July 1, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe The best scar management approach I know is to prevent scars using precise, advanced surgical techniques that cause minimal tissue injury from the outset of any cosmetic plastic surgery. At my Chicago practice, however, that is not always possible. I see many patients who, for one reason or another, have scars that have already advanced … Read More
Minimizing Scars, Part 2: Preventing & Reducing Scars Posted on June 19, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe I've focused much of my career on researching and developing innovative techniques to prevent and reduce scarring for cosmetic plastic surgery patients. At my Chicago practice, I've successfully implemented these advanced wound healing techniques for a variety of procedures, including more complex surgeries such as tummy tucks that require longer incisions. In my previous blog … Read More
Minimizing Scars, Part 1: How & Why Scars Form Posted on May 28, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Scarring is one of the primary concerns among patients considering plastic surgery at my Chicago practice. As a leader in the field of wound healing who's conducted extensive research on the cause, prevention, and treatment of scars, I have decided to address the subject in a series of blog posts over the next few months. … Read More
My Guide to Fat Transfer Posted on March 10, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Using a patient's own fat for cosmetic procedures isn't a new idea — I've been using fat transfer techniques in Chicago for 25 years — but its popularity has noticeably increased during the past few years. Fat transfer, also called fat grafting, has long been a staple of facial rejuvenation, but it is now becoming … Read More
Allergies & Rhinoplasty: Can They Mix? Posted on February 18, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe A surprising number of the rhinoplasty patients I treat at my Chicago practice suffer from allergies and have questions about how that may affect the outcome of their surgeries. It's important that all patients considering rhinoplasty inform their surgeons about their allergies, because even sneezing can make a difference. On online forums such as RealSelf, … Read More
More Innovations Mean Breast Surgery Is Better Than Ever Posted on February 3, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe As a plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist who's devoted much of my career to education, I appreciate the ongoing research that has resulted in beautiful advances in breast surgery procedure such as breast augmentation for my patients in the Chicago area. Take for example a recent innovation involving revision surgery. Breast Augmentation Revision With an Acellular Dermal Matrix … Read More
How You Benefit From Various Breast Implant Options Posted on January 6, 2015 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Women considering breast augmentation surgery now have a remarkable range of options when it comes to breast implants. At my Chicago practice, I can customize the augmentation procedure thanks to the variety of implant shapes, profiles, and filler materials, in addition to different sizes. When a patient comes in for a breast augmentation consultation, there … Read More
Boosting Confidence With Labiaplasty Posted on October 1, 2014 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Labiaplasty has grown in popularity in recent years all over the country as more women have discovered how this relatively simple procedure can improve quality of life. My experience with patients who want labiaplasty at my Chicago practice is that many are self-conscious or even physically uncomfortable due to concerns in this area of the … Read More
What’s the Perfect Breast? Posted on September 26, 2014 By Dr. Thomas Mustoe Is there such a thing as the perfect breast? After performing more than 3,000 breast surgeries, including breast augmentation, at my Chicago practice, I'm intrigued by the findings of a recent study that examined whether there is an ideal ratio for upper and lower breast proportions. The study from the September issue of Plastic and … Read More