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.
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...
Introducing HealthGems
HealthGems™ has a different focus than the general practice blog, which concerns itself with issues pertaining to plastic surgery procedures and medical aesthetics. Those who know me well realize that I have a rambling and varied curiosity, which manifests itself in...
Enhanced Oxygen Facials
Enhanced Oxygen Facials have emerged as an extremely popular treatment at the Whole Beauty® Institute. In this pleasant spa-like treatment one of our skilled aesthetics team uses a stream of oxygen to gently push beneficial compounds into the skin.
Cellulaze® for Permanent Cellulite Reduction in a Single Treatment
Cellulaze® is an FDA approved therapy that provides permanent cellulite reduction with a single treatment. Many of the women who come to me as patients are very athletic. They exercise 5 to 6 days a week, do Yoga, eat a Mediterranean diet, and yet when it comes to cellulite, it is all to no avail. Cellulite is an irregularity of the skin and the fat just beneath it, most commonly in the back of the thigh, the buttock, and the outer thigh, but sometimes in other areas.
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