John Q. Cook, M.D. and the Whole Beauty Institute Blog
The Effect of Stress on Your Skin
Almost everyone has experienced an increase in stress due to the coronavirus outbreak. Stress can have many negative effects on the entire body, especially the largest organ of the body — your skin.
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Which Breast Implants Feel More Natural?
Many patients wonder if it is possible to have natural feeling breasts after breast augmentation. They may think that placing an implant under the breast automatically makes the breast feel fake or hard. Fortunately, improvements to breast augmentation procedures, as...
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Answers to the Top Breast Augmentation FAQs: Part 2
The Whole Beauty Institute believes in empowering patients through education, transparency and clear communication. Our website includes other valuable information about breast augmentation, including our pages on ten questions to ask a surgeon during your breast...
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Long-Lasting Rejuvenation With Facial Fat Transfer
Modern aesthetic science has given today’s plastic surgeons many ways to help you reduce the appearance of facial signs of aging. There are facial rejuvenation solutions for every concern, level of need and budget. Whether you are seeking a quick fix for newly budding...
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AquaGold for Skin Renewal
AquaGold is excellent for refreshing and renewing the tissue in difficult to treat areas like around the lips and eyes. The rejuvenating qualities we can achieve with AquaGold extends beyond the face and is a great treatment for the hands, neck and décolleté. AquaGold...
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The Benefits of PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma
PRP Treatment Results Include: • A Reduction of Fine Lines and Wrinkles • Improvement in the Appearance of Scars including Acne Scars and Stretch Marks • Enhancement in the Quality of Crepey and Uneven Skin Textures Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP, is quickly becoming a...
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When Your Workout Needs A Boost
After so many weeks or months of the same workout, your body may reach a plateau unless you shake things up a little. Summertime offers an ideal season for boosting your workout routine and improving your fitness level. Incorporating different types of exercises into...
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Summer Skin Protection and Repair: 6 Practical Suggestions from our Team
By Danielle Hanek, L.A. and John Q. Cook, M.D. This year in Chicago summer had a late start. Let’s hope that since the warm weather and long days are finally here, they will stay with us for more than the usual time! In our fair city we appreciate the beauty of summer...
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Votiva: The WBI Experience with Vaginal Rejuvenation
By Anna Grancher, PA, Brittony Croasdell, NP, and John Q. Cook, MD. Non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation with Votiva is a valuable resource for our patients at the Whole Beauty® Institute. It fits in with our mission of providing comprehensive rejuvenation...
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Find Answers to Your 10 Most Common Questions About Hydrafacial
Hydrafacial is available at the Whole Beauty® Institute in both our Chicago and North Shore Winnetka locations. It is a popular treatment because it's an easy way for busy people to freshen their skin with no downtime. Here are the most common questions that our...
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