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Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS

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41 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Dr. Thomas A. Mustoe is a Harvard-trained, double board-certified plastic surgeon. The founder of TLKM Plastic Surgery in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Mustoe has garnered international renown for being a compassionate, highly qualified, and intelligent physician. He

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Dr. Thomas A. Mustoe is highly regarded for his expertise in plastic surgery, particularly in rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, facelift, and body lift procedures. Patients consistently praise his professionalism, skill, and ability to deliver natural-looking results. His approachability, thorough consultations, and attentive post-operative care contribute to his positive reputation.

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Worth It7 months Post-Op
I Had a Very Good Experience
I am over 65 and was concerned about sagging skin on my face and neck, especially around the chin and in my cheeks. My goal was to look better aesthetically rather than necessarily younger. Dr. Mustoe was recommended by my son's friend, who is a general plastic surgeon at Yale, and who said that Dr. Mustoe was “the best hands in the country”. Two years after the main surgery and a year after a minor follow-up surgery, I could not be happier with the outcome, which is exactly what
Worth It1 month Post-Op
10/10 Recommend
I highly recommend Dr. Mustoe! I’m one month out from my rhinoplasty, and I’m extremely happy with my results. My nose looks exactly how I wanted it to, and I’m so happy I chose him for my surgery. The surgery and recovery were both much easier than I expected, and the entire process went very smoothly. I felt well taken care of throughout the experience. I truly can’t recommend him enough. I’m so grateful for my results and excited to see them continue to settle and improve!
Worth It8 months Post-Op
Natural Rhinoplasty Result
For the longest time, I wanted a nose job. It was a facial feature that consistently bothered me yet I didn't have the confidence to commit to surgery. I'd seen my sister get the procedure when she was 16, and she looked horrible in the weeks that followed. It's safe to say, I was terrified to do the same. Years went by and I came to terms with what I truly wanted, especially with my wedding on the horizon. I "shopped" for plastic surgeons across the Chicagoland area, having conducted
Worth It18 days Post-Op
Wonderful Experience and Result
Note If I could give Dr. Mustoe 10 stars I would. I’m a retired surgeon so I think I’m a pretty good judge of surgeons. I had a deep plane face and neck lift and a temporal brow lift. He was straight forward and direct with no obsequious BS. I was told exactly what to expect post op and that was exactly how it played out. I had no postoperative pain and minimal swelling and bruising. The toughest part of my recovery so far was sleeping on my back for 10 days. I am thrilled with
Worth It1 month Post-Op
Incredible Doctor and Experience
My doctor was amazing, highly professional, and delivered absolute perfection with my rhinoplasty results. Recovery time was minimal, and I have nothing but positive things to say about the entire experience. I highly recommend him!
Worth It17 months Post-Op
Thank you for your dedication
Kiki. Age 61. 1. Gave myself a lower face and neck lift for my 60th birthday. 2. Had my 22 year old breast implants replaced. Mastectomy on one side. The most telling review I could leave that would be most helpful to others would be is to share excerpts from the heart-felt thank you note I penned to Dr. Mustoe. “T/November 25, 2025 Dear Dr. Mustoe, Anyone who reviews your academic and/or professional CV will be impressed - I was. And then I met you… I wanted to take a moment
Worth It3 months Post-Op
Most Experienced Surgeon in Chicago Area
If you want subtle, but meaningful results, Dr Mustoe is the surgeon for that. He gives practical advice and ensure patient expectation and his expectation are aligned during the consultation.. I was able to get back to work two weeks after the facelift and no one noticed in the office. I see meaningful results after three months.. I am 54 year old. The surgery does not dramatically change my face, but makes my face look brighter and 5 to 7 years younger.. He is the most experienced
Dr Mustoe will not only meet your expectations, he’ll exceed them. He’s an artist, the results are very natural. He’s a skilled surgeon…nothing about his artistry suggests plastic surgery. I had a mid level facelift and a breast lift. Both surgeries were performed the same day. Neither procedure was very painful, I was able to go out within a week. The results are beautiful, he did not disappoint. Dr Mustoe is truly in a league of his own. I feel so fortunate that I found
Worth It10 months Post-Op
Dr. Mustoe Rhinoplasty, Excellent Service!
Dr. Mustoe has been nothing short of fantastic, I underwent a Rhinoplasty for a slight deviated septum and to change the overall aesthetic of the nose. I had an exact vision of what I was looking for and Dr. Mustoe worked along side my vision through the example photos I provided. He ended up exactly mirroring what I was aiming for and I couldn't be happier. Changed my life!
Worth It3 months Post-Op
Subtle but Powerful Results
I recently had a lower face and neck lift, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. From my first consultation through recovery, Dr.Mustoe made me feel completely comfortable and confident in my decision. The results look incredibly natural—refreshed, lifted, but still like me. My jawline is more defined, and the loose skin in my neck is gone without looking tight or overdone. The entire team was professional, attentive, and always available to answer questions, which made