Facelift (Deep Plane & Full)

Dr. Thomas Mustoe's signature deep plane facelift repositions deep facial tissues for long-lasting, natural-looking rejuvenation. The practice offers the full range — mini facelift, mid facelift, and full facelift with neck lift — all performed at a private surgical center steps from the Magnificent Mile consultation office. Procedures are individually tailored and may be combined with brow lift or blepharoplasty for comprehensive facial renewal.

TLKM Plastic Surgery's facelift program is anchored by Dr. Thomas Mustoe's internationally recognized mastery of the deep plane technique — an approach that addresses sagging at the muscular and fascial level rather than simply tightening skin. This produces more durable results with less visible tension, making it the preferred method for patients seeking a natural outcome that holds over time. Chicago patients can choose from a spectrum of procedures: the mini facelift targets early jowling and neck laxity with a shorter recovery window, the mid facelift restores volume and contour to the cheek complex, and the full deep plane facelift comprehensively addresses the lower face, jawline, and neck. Combinations with lateral brow lift and blepharoplasty are common when patients want a holistic facial refresh in a single surgical session. All surgery is performed at the 900 N Michigan Ave surgical center, a fully accredited facility in the heart of Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. Dr. Mustoe holds dual board certifications in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery, served as Chief of Plastic Surgery at Northwestern University for two decades, and has authored 158 peer-reviewed publications — credentials that place TLKM among the most academically rigorous cosmetic surgery practices in the Midwest. Third-party aggregators (Bookimed) indicate TLKM facelift pricing is substantially below the Chicago market average of $17,900, making this one of the Chicagoland area's highest-value options for surgical facial rejuvenation. A $300 consultation fee is credited toward the surgery cost. TLKM serves patients from across Chicago, the North Shore, Oak Park, Naperville, Evanston, and the broader Illinois and Midwest region.