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.
Volume Is Key to a Natural Face Lift
When patients come to see me for a facelift consultation one of their biggest concerns is that the result will somehow appear unnatural or over-pulled. I tell these patients that I am equally concerned with these issues. Unnatural facelifts tend to stand out in a...
HealthGems No. 2 | Neuroplasticity
In my opinion, the realization that our nervous system is in a continuous process of self-renewal is one of the most important advances in medical knowledge of the last twenty five years. This renewal process is known as neuroplasticity.
Forma – Tighten Skin without Surgery
Forma is a non-surgical method that can tighten loose skin in the cheek, jowl, neck, and other body areas. In our opinion, the Forma technology offers an optimum combination of safety, comfort, and meaningful results.
DermaPlaning
DermaPlaning uses a special blade that is held at a 45 degree angle to the surface of the skin. The Whole Beauty® Institute clinician gently moves the blade along the contour of the face to exfoliate the skin. Depending on the severity, depth and sensitivity of the skin, appointments range from 15 to 60 minutes. The deeper the lines, and more severe the build-up on the skin, the more time is needed for an appropriate treatment.
Form Stable Implants
Form stable breast implants are newly available in the United States. Their shape is more like the natural breast, with greater fullness in the lower portions and less fullness in the upper portions, and this is an advantage for some breast shapes.
Enhanced Oxygen Facials
This skin quenching treatment provides the ultimate in intense hydration. Perfect for all skin types, the Oxygen Facial can penetrate deep into the epidermis allowing for visible improvement of fine lines, wrinkles and texture of the skin.
HealthGems No.1 | Potassium
When patients come to me to discuss possible surgery they are sometimes surprised when I ask them about their nutritional and exercise history. One might ask, “What does this have to do with plastic surgery?” My simple answer, “Everything!”
Structural Breast Surgery for Reduced Scars and Enhanced Support
Breast Lift and Breast Reduction with Reduced Scars, Enhanced Support and Improved Form of The Upper Breast In recent years I have developed a different approach to the Breast Lift and Breast Reduction operations. I call this technique Structural Breast Surgery. This...
Medical Grade Skin Care
The Principles of Medical Grade Skin Therapy at the Whole Beauty® Institute The Whole Beauty® Collection of medical grade skin care products is an important part of our efforts to provide our patients with optimum skin care. We have formulated a line of products that...
John Q. Cook, M.D. named US News Top Doctor
Dr. Cook was recently named a US News Top Doctor. Physicians on this list are selected according to rigorous criteria and reviews by peers. This recognition joins others we have also received: Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctors Castle Connolly Top Doctors Best...
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