Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Eyelid surgery at TLKM Plastic Surgery in Chicago is performed by Dr. Thomas Mustoe, one of the region's most experienced blepharoplasty surgeons with a documented personal case volume exceeding 3,500 eyelid procedures. This depth of experience means Dr. Mustoe has refined the nuanced judgments that determine natural-looking outcomes — how much skin to remove, how to preserve essential lid structure, and how to manage fat compartments without creating a…

Upper blepharoplasty at TLKM removes redundant skin and, where appropriate, addresses the underlying muscular layer to restore a youthful, open-eyed look. Lower blepharoplasty takes a conservative approach to fat redistribution and removal to address puffiness and under-eye bags without over-hollowing — a common pitfall with less experienced surgeons. Incisions are placed in natural skin creases and the conjunctival approach (transconjunctival) is used…

Both procedures are frequently combined with a lateral brow lift to address brow descent that causes or worsens upper eyelid hooding, and with a facelift for patients seeking comprehensive facial rejuvenation in a single surgical session. All blepharoplasty procedures are performed at the accredited 900 N Michigan Ave surgical center in Chicago. Consultations are held at the 737 N Michigan Ave Suite 1500 office on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The $300…