Whole Beauty® Institute

Surgical Correction for C-section Scars

The excess skin created by a C-section may be corrected by a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty procedure. As with all other aspects of plastic surgery, proper treatment comes from making a proper diagnosis.  There are three factors which contribute to the bulge: a tight band of scar tissue underneath the original C-section scar, excess fat in the lower abdomen, and loose skin.  I educate my Chicago patients, about the relative contribution of each of these factors that will determine the best treatment.

Differences in Breast Implant Profiles

Differences in Breast Implant Profiles

Patients considering breast augmentation surgery should be aware of the effect of different breast implant profiles.  High profile implants have greater forward projection and will round out the upper portions of the breast while medium and low profile breast implants have different effects. I consult patients wanting to learn more about breast implant choices in my Chicago office.

Selecting the Right Size for Breast Implants

Selecting the Right Size for Breast Implants

Patients considering breast augmentation surgery are often intimidated by the process of selecting the size of the breast implants.  At our Chicago and Winnetka offices we make this process simple with our photo database, anatomical sizers, that properly demonstrate the effect of implants, and Dr Cook’s extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.

Advantages of Laser Lipoplasty

The most important factors that lead to success with liposuction are the skill, credentials, and experience of the surgeon who performs the procedure.  That said laser liposuction has several advantages: the ability to be done under local anesthesia, significant tightening of the treated zones, smaller incisions, and a quick recovery period.  Consultations on the advantages of Laser Liposuction are made by appointment in our offices in Chicago and Winnetka.

Neck Lift Options for Men

Neck Lift Options for Men

One of the most common reasons men seek plastic surgery is to improve the tone and definition of the neck.  At the Whole Beauty® Institue in Chicago and Winnetka, Dr. John Q. Cook offers a wide range of neck lift options for men including laser lipoplasty, isolated neck lifts, and a variety of other neck lift techniques.