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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.
Which Type of Neck Lift Is Best?
Are there different types of neck lifts? Our Chicago-based team at Whole Beauty® Institute knows that this is a topic patients will want to learn more about when they’re considering procedures to give them a sleeker, more youthful-looking neck and jawline area. Put...
Patient Experiences with Votiva Vaginal Rejuvenation
Non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation with Votiva is a valuable resource for our patients at the Whole Beauty® Institute. It fits in with our mission of providing comprehensive rejuvenation for every person who comes to us. Since introducing Votiva at our Chicago office...
Tummy Tuck 101: Answering the Most Common Questions for First-Time Patients
Does a tummy tuck remove fat or just skin? Our Chicago-based team often hears this question from patients who are interested in plastic surgery. If you’re considering the procedure formally known as an abdominoplasty, it’s normal to have plenty of questions about what...
Beauty Goals – New Year, New You
Understanding the Different Types of Facelifts Dr. John Q. Cook uses different facelift techniques to revitalize different patients’ faces, depending on which area of the face they want to improve. When Is it Safe to Exercise after Breast Implants? It’s...
Will Breast Implants Get in the Way of Exercise
One thing patients are usually most interested in knowing about when considering breast implants is when it will be safe to exercise again after breast augmentation. It’s important to follow aftercare instructions to have as smooth a recovery as possible and ensure...
Understanding the Different Types of Facelifts
Sagging skin and a loss of fat volume in the face causes a person’s overall face shape to change as we age. Thinning cheeks, sagging jowls and, in some cases, drooping eyelids can make you look tired and unhappy—even if you don’t feel that way. Facial plastic surgery...
Capsular Contracture After Augmentation with Implants: What Is It and How Is It Treated?
During the healing process after breast augmentation surgery, a normal and beneficial part of the recovery includes the development of scar tissue that forms around the implant. The benefits to this are the scar tissue helps to hold the implant in place, and it helps...
Beauty Goals – Summer to Fall Skincare
Fall into glowing skin. Here we offer some skincare tips as we transition from Summer to Fall.Swap Your Skincare Products As the weather gets dryer and colder it’s important that your skincare products are formulated to protect you from those conditions. Heavier...
Will My Breast Implants Feel Natural?
The latest options for breast implants and surgical techniques make modern breast augmentation more advanced and better for patients than the surgery ever has been before. There are many advantages to this procedure, including the fact that it can enhance your...
BeautyGoals – August Issue
MyEllevate - A New Neck Lift Technique MyEllevate is a new and minimally-invasive neckline contouring technique that provides long-lasting results at the Chicago area's Whole Beauty Institute.Hair Restoration - Undo Thinning Hair Reverse hair loss and thinning hair...
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