
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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
◼︎Double board-certified ◼︎Deep Plane Facelift Pioneer ◼︎Rhinoplasty Specialist ◼︎Harvard trained ◼︎312-788-2560 737 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL
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I saw 4 surgeons before selecting Dr. Mustoe for my short scar, lower face lift. I liked that he doesn’t do a chin incision and doesn’t use drainage. His before and afters showed a good range of work on younger people like myself. He was very knowledgeable about other things you hear from plastic surgeons like refraining from cannabis or that you must do hyperbaric oxygen or how long to be off GLP -1. He was very low key about the procedure and recovery so I felt more relaxed and that my expectations were managed. The results are amazing! Four days in I went out to a restaurant and was back to work in person after 7 days. The results continue to look better each day and I’m over a month out now.
Amazing. Dr.Mustoe is a very skillful surgeon, and did a great job. The results were better than I expected, and look natural. Recovery time was shorter than I expected. I had a lot of company over, just 2 weeks after my procedure, and it looked great. I highly recommend Dr. Mustoe.
I had a deep plane facelift with Dr. Mustoe at 45 after starting to notice aging in my face and neck. From the very first consultation through surgery and every follow-up appointment, Dr. Mustoe was professional, meticulous, and incredibly detail-oriented. I chose Dr. Mustoe after seeing the consistent, natural results of his work during my consultation, and he exceeded my expectations in every way. I’m now five weeks post-op and couldn’t be happier with my results. My family can clearly see a 10-year age reversal, while coworkers and friends keep asking what I changed about my hair, which says everything about how natural the results look. Dr. Mustoe’s work is subtle, refined, and transformative without ever looking “done.” I truly could not have asked for a better surgeon and would recommend Dr. Mustoe without hesitation.
I had a wonderful experience with Dr Mustoe. I met with 4 other surgeons before and Dr Mustoe was the first doctor to tell me why he recommended a smaller implant due to the lower risk of complications and bone loss. I truly felt he cared about my long term health in addition to the cosmetic results I wanted. That made my decision for me.
I had a facelift and septo/rhinoplasty with Dr. Mustoe in July and August 2025, and I am beyond pleased with the results. We worked together to create a treatment plan that felt very natural and subtle—it was important to me that I still looked like myself, and that’s exactly what we achieved. As an out-of-state patient, I was especially impressed by how available and attentive he was. His bedside manner is incredible, and he’s one of the most accessible surgeons I’ve ever heard of (phone, text, etc.). I originally found him while looking to fix a deviated septum and specifically wanted an ENT/plastic surgery double board-certified physician. I actually had a facelift scheduled with another surgeon and had already paid a deposit, but after my positive experience with Dr. Mustoe on my nose, I cancelled that surgery and chose to do my facelift with him instead. I strongly recommend anyone considering these procedures to see Dr. Mustoe. 10/10 recommend.
I am 8 days post op and couldn't be happier! Dr. Mustoe was calm, thorough and eased all of my fears right away. Everything about the process was better than I could have ever expected and I'm thrilled with the results! The recovery was shockingly quick. Dr.. Mustoe talked about how his technique resulted in a quicker recovery and he is right! I took my son to school the next morning and was on video for a meeting the day after my surgery. With my hair down, no one would know. Unbelievable!!! So, so grateful to Dr.Mustoe and team for making the entire process better than I ever could have expected. He truly is THE BEST!
I am writing this three weeks post surgery for a mini-lift (lower lift) I had with Dr Mustoe. Although I am still swollen and numb in some areas, I couldn’t be happier with the results! I am 58 and was starting to show my age. I feel this procedure has taken 15-20 years off my face! I opted for the in-office procedure. I was worried about pain without anesthesia however I was sufficiently sedated and felt nothing nor do I remember anything about the procedure. I was only able to take 6 days off work (the procedure day and the entire following week) and was worried about coworker being able to tell. The area around my temples was still quite swollen but I was able to hide with my hair down. Makeup helped as well. Dr Mustoe is a master of his craft and when it comes to my face, I am not willing to risk poor results. The procedure was pricey however worth every penny!
My experience with Dr. Mustoe has been outstanding. Not only were my results natural and exactly what I hoped for, but the care I received throughout the process was exceptional. He is incredibly professional, kind, and attentive. What stood out most was his accessibility. I was able to communicate with him via text after hours and even on holidays about my concerns, and he was always prompt and reassuring in his responses. That level of care made me feel supported and safe every step of the way. I am so grateful for his expertise and compassion, and I would highly recommend Dr. Mustoe to anyone considering surgery.
I waited a long time to finally explore breast reduction surgery and Dr. Mustoe was the best surgeon I could have found. My results are natural, my recovery was easy, I was well informed, and finally my neck and shoulders don’t hurt and I feel proportionate for my body. I also appreciated that Dr. Mustoe’s office helped me navigate the insurance side of things.
So thrilled with my results! I had lower eyelid surgery with a fat transfer, the procedure was only mildly uncomfortable, I didn’t even need pain pills after the procedure. I am now two months post surgery and my results are amazing! I see a very noticeable improvement, no more bags under my eyes and significant reduction in under eye wrinkles. Highly recommend Dr. Mustoe! Updated on 5 Oct 2025: Left picture is before and right pictures 3 months post surgery, I see a noticeable difference, I’m thrilled with results, definitely recommend Dr Mustoe. Surgery was relatively painless, I didn’t even need pain medicine not even Tylenol
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