John Q. Cook, M.D. and the Whole Beauty® Institute Blog
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The Whole Beauty® Institute blog is a resource for Chicago-area patients, as well as women and men in areas beyond, to get information on specific treatments and procedures, as well as Dr. John Q. Cook, his team, and his practice.
Non-Invasive Skin Tightening, Skin Resurfacing, and Fat Reduction
We have been very pleased with the consistency and quality of skin tightening that we can obtain for our patients with mild to moderate degrees of looseness of skin in the face, neck, upper abdomen, and knees. We make use of the Fractora Firm® technology and have developed a treatment protocol around this.
HealthGems No.4 | Canyons
I recently spent five days at the rim of the Grand Canyon. On four of the five days I hiked into the canyon on different trails. The experience was significantly different from mountain hiking, which is one of my favorite activities. I found that hiking into the Grand Canyon provided a profound disconnection from the numbing aspects of daily existence and really helped to reset all of my senses.
SmartLipo® | Advanced Body Contour
We have recently added the Smartlipo® laser liposuction technology to the array of services available to our patients.
Key Elements of Lower Eyelid Surgery
There is no single operation that will work for all lower eyelids. This becomes readily apparent if we consider the anatomy of the lower eyelid and how it changes in different ways in different people with the aging process.
Three Significant Advances In Breast Reconstruction
In the last decade the most common method of breast reconstruction has been the placement of a tissue expander at the time of mastectomy. This is known as immediate reconstruction. After the general surgeon completes the mastectomy, the plastic surgeon places a tissue expander underneath the pectoral muscle and the fascia beyond the bottom edge of the muscle.
Skin Tightening Without Surgery
We have developed a technique of non-surgical skin tightening that produces consistent benefits in various zones of the face and neck as well as in other body areas. We utilize the fractora firm® technology as the platform for our treatment methods. This technology has only recently become available in the United States.
HealthGems No. 3 | Diesel Exhaust Is A Slient Killer
The quality of air in Chicago has improved in many significant ways over the past several decades. Unleaded gasoline and catalytic converters have significantly reduced emissions from our autos and industrial emissions are under better control.
Fall Skin Repair
Here in the Midwest, Summer is for many of us the favorite time of year, but the sun that we crave so much leaves a lasting effect on your skin. There are ways to restore your skin from the stress inflicted by UVA and UVB rays during the summer months.
Dermaplaning | Deep Exfoliation
The Whole Beauty Institute® offers a quick and noninvasive exfoliating treatment that removes inactive or dead skin cells. The treatment is known as dermaplaning. This helps new cells regenerate and come to the surface and removes the vellus hairs that create debris and oil, which can clog pores. It is a safe and simple procedure that is done in a comfortable and relaxing environment.
Cellulaze for Cellulite Reduction
Cellulaze is an FDA approved procedure that provides for a significant long term reduction in cellulite with a single treatment. Patients appreciate that the treatment can be carried out in the comfort and privacy of our Chicago and Winnetka offices under local anesthesia.
Contact Whole Beauty® Institute to schedule a consultation with John Q. Cook, M.D., in Chicago or Winnetka. Call 312-751-2112 or send a message online.
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