Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Dr. Mustoe has performed over 2,000 upper and 1,500 lower blepharoplasty procedures, making eyelid surgery one of TLKM's most refined specialties. Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin to restore a more alert appearance; lower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags and hollowing. Both procedures can be performed standalone or combined with a facelift or lateral brow lift for comprehensive facial rejuvenation at this Chicago Magnificent Mile practice.

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 hollow or over-operated appearance. 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 for lower lid cases when appropriate, leaving minimal visible scarring once healed. 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 consultation fee is credited toward the cost of surgery. Illinois and Chicagoland patients seeking blepharoplasty from a surgeon with one of the highest documented personal case volumes in the Midwest will find TLKM a standout option.