The Whole Beauty Practice Blog
The Whole Beauty® Institute practice blog is a resource for patients in Chicago and beyond, to get information on specific aesthetic treatments and plastic surgery procedures, as well as Dr. John Q. Cook, his team, and his practice.
4 Great Summer Workout Routines
Through aging, genetics, and pregnancy, the body can begin to put on excess weight. Added pounds can harm your health and well-being over time and may affect your body image and self-confidence. Don’t let the number on the scale keep you from feeling confident; do...
Plastic Surgery During the Summer Months
At first thought, plastic surgery during the summer months doesn't seem like the ideal time of year. People are mostly headed outdoors to swim, run, bike, and explore. However, more important than the time of year is the amount of time you have to recover from...
Avoiding Implants with a Breast Lift: Structural Breast Surgery
For women the natural aging process brings with it a variety of changes. Your body may become susceptible to the effects of gravity, pregnancy, weight fluctuation, and stress. When your breasts lose their tone and shape, you may be unhappy with the way they look. The...
Breathe Easier: How Rhinoplasty Can Help Medical Conditions
When you hear the word “rhinoplasty” your first thought might have to do with the cosmetic appearance of the nose. While it’s true that many patients will seek rhinoplasty to improve their facial harmony, there are other benefits to the procedure as well. The...
Feeling the Love for Healthier Skin
Busy schedules and daily demands can get in the way of proper skin care. Even if your skin still has a youthful glow, it is never too early to start a process of prevention with medical grade products. If your skin has begun to show evidence of aging in the way of...
The Next Generation of Flexible Fillers Will Make You Smile
FDA approved in December of 2016, Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne are new Hyaluronic Acid (HA) based fillers to soften and plump lines of expression, such as nasolabial folds (lines from the sides of your nose that run down around the corners of your mouth),...
Breast Augmentation: 10 More Things You Should Know
For many years one of the most popular pages on our website has been Breast Augmentation 10 Things You should Know. Patients often remark to me that this list has helped them gain an understanding of the operation and that it includes material that is not found on...
How To Be Beach Ready By Summer
The weather is gradually increasing in temperature, which means that summer is almost here! As the sun starts to make a regular appearance in the city of Chicago, many residents will flock to Lake Shore Drive for biking, running and fun on the Lake Michigan beaches....
Prepping Your Skin Care Routine for Spring
Although spring weather might be appearing in Chicago a little late this year, preparing for the change in seasons will give you peace of mind as warmer weather approaches. It’s time to start putting away your bulky sweaters and pulling out your tank tops and it might...
Beauty Goals: Non-Cosmetic Concerns, Part 2
At The Whole Beauty® Institute our aesthetic treatments, surgical and non-surgical, contribute to your health and well-being. There are many ways that this is true. We have already seen in Part 1 of this blog how our treatments can help people maintain a healthy...
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