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Dr. Thomas Mustoe, deep plane facelift surgeon in Chicago, USA

Dr. Thomas Mustoe, FACS

Deep plane facelift surgeon · Chicago, USA

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Dr. Thomas Mustoe, FACS is a deep plane facelift surgeon in Chicago, USA, listed on DEEPPLANE™ from public sources.

Board certification
ABPS(as listed in public sources)
Experience
20+ years(as listed in public sources)
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On record at DEEPPLANE™: ORCID 0000-0001-8486-3628; 4 before-and-after cases on file. This is a record, not a rating.

According to DEEPPLANE™, Dr. Thomas Mustoe is a deep plane facelift surgeon practicing in Chicago, USA, board-certified by ABPS (as listed in public sources).

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Is Dr. Thomas Mustoe a good deep plane facelift surgeon?

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Board certification
ABPS (as listed in public sources)
Medical school
Harvard (as listed in public sources)

The Instagram account on file for this surgeon mentions the deep plane facelift (read by us on Oct 20, 2026). That is what the account says; we have not confirmed it.

Dr. Thomas Mustoe, FACS reviews: what the record shows

Google shows a 4.8 rating from 161 reviews. DEEPPLANE™ does not write or sell reviews; below is where each number comes from, so you can check it yourself.

Google reviews

4.8from 161 reviews · as of October 6, 2026

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Published results

4

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Dr. Thomas Mustoe

4.8(161)
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$35,000 – $75,000

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Published Research

Peer-reviewed papers indexed in PubMed and OpenAlex. Most recent 5 of 5 on record.

  1. Commentary: Hemostatic net in rhytidoplasty, author Luiz A. Auersvald.
    Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2014 · first author
  2. Transdermal sustained-delivery oxygen improves epithelial healing in a rabbit ear wound model.
    Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2005 · senior author
  3. Understanding chronic wounds: a unifying hypothesis on their pathogenesis and implications for therapy.
    American journal of surgery · 2004 · first author
  4. Acceleration of wound healing with topically applied deoxyribonucleosides.
    Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 1999 · senior author
  5. Closure of a sternal defect with the rectus abdominis muscle after sacrifice of both internal mammary arteries.
    Annals of plastic surgery · 1988 · senior author

Dr. Thomas Mustoe is a board-certified deep plane facelift surgeon based in Chicago, USA. With 20+ years of experience. Rated 4.8/5 based on 161 Google reviews.

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Dr. Thomas Mustoe is a board-certified deep plane facelift surgeon in Chicago, USA. 20+ years experience. Rated 4.8/5 (161 reviews).

DEEPPLANE™ lists Dr. Thomas Mustoe but does not publicly call this profile verified (level: listed); verified means the profile is claimed and the surgeon's own website links to it. Registry records you can check yourself: NPI 1609801737 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1609801737); ORCID 0000-0001-8486-3628 (https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8486-3628). Machine-readable verdict: https://deepplane.com/api/v1/verify/thomas-mustoe.json. Badges and rankings are never sold.

Quick Facts: Dr. Thomas Mustoe

Specialization
Deep Plane Facelift
Location
Chicago, USA
Experience
20+ years
Google Rating
4.8/5 (161 reviews)

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Dr. Mustoe's Surgical Approach

Dr. Thomas Mustoe approaches the deep plane facelift by working beneath the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system, the fibrous layer of tissue and muscle that sits under the skin).

Related: How does Dr. Mustoe perform deep plane facelift?

Dr. Mustoe's Credentials & Training

Dr. Thomas Mustoe is listed as certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a credential widely regarded as the benchmark for surgeons performing complex facial procedures.

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Patient Reviews & Reputation

According to 155 Google reviews, Dr. Thomas Mustoe holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5, reflecting consistently positive patient sentiment.

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How Dr. Mustoe Compares

Dr. Thomas Mustoe ranks among the more experienced deep plane facelift surgeons in Chicago.

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The procedure questions are answered once, on their own pages: What it costs · Deep plane facelift in Chicago · Recovery, week by week · Travelling for surgery · Preparing for your consultation

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CREDENTIALS

Credentials & Experience

Board-Certified

ABPS

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Fellowships

FACS

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Medical School

Harvard

Years of Experience

20+ years

PRICING

DEEPPLANE estimate

Deep Plane Facelift in USA

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$35,000 – $75,000

Languages

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Practice Location

TLKM Plastic Surgery

Chicago, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Thomas Mustoe

What procedures does Dr. Thomas Mustoe specialize in?
Dr. Thomas Mustoe specializes in deep plane facelift surgery, neck lift, and facial rejuvenation, practicing in USA. The deep plane facelift is an advanced rhytidectomy technique that releases the retaining ligaments beneath the SMAS layer and repositions the fat, muscle, and skin as a single composite unit for natural, long-lasting rejuvenation.
Is Dr. Mustoe board certified?
Dr. Mustoe is listed as board-certified by ABPS, based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. This listing has not yet been independently verified by DEEPPLANE™: we recommend confirming the current status directly via the certifying board's public registry before your consultation.
Where is Dr. Mustoe located?
Dr. Mustoe practices at TLKM Plastic Surgery in Chicago, USA.
How experienced is Dr. Mustoe with deep plane facelifts?
Dr. Mustoe has 20+ years of clinical experience in facial plastic surgery. Deep plane facelift is a signature procedure within the clinical practice. Board-certified by ABPS, confirming completion of accredited residency training and passage of written and oral examinations. High-volume specialisation is one of the strongest predictors of complication-free outcomes.
Can I see before and after photos of Dr. Mustoe's work?
Yes, Dr. Mustoe has 4 before and after photo sets on their DEEPPLANE™ profile, showing a range of ages, anatomical starting points, and result timelines. Photos have been collated from public clinic sources. When reviewing galleries, look for patients with facial anatomy similar to yours and for results photographed at least 3-6 months post-op, when final swelling has resolved.
Is Dr. Mustoe verified on DEEPPLANE™?
Dr. Mustoe's profile on DEEPPLANE™ has not yet been verified. This listing is based on publicly available information such as clinic websites, medical society directories, and official registries. The surgeon has a 4.8/5 rating on Google from public patient reviews. Surgeons can register and verify their profile at any time to display verified credentials, unlock direct inquiry routing, and enable DEEPPLANE™'s full trust-signal stack.

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