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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.
Essential Skincare Products for Men
Article written by John Q. Cook, MD and Joy Edmonds, LC Skincare products for men are a growing interest of male patients who come to us at the Chicago and Winnetka offices of the Whole Beauty® Institute. After their Botox and other aesthetic treatments, men often ask...
Lifting the Lower Face
Surgical and Minimally Invasive Options for Lifting the Lower FaceWhile the term “facelift” sounds to many people like it involves everything from chin to forehead, facelift surgery at the Chicago area’s Whole Beauty® Institute is based upon a precise analysis of the...
Exfoliation Is The Key!
Article written by John Q. Cook, MD and Joy Edmonds, LC Because of the Illinois shelter-at-home, it has been at least 3 weeks since you have been able to come in for a medical-grade exfoliation. We miss our patients and always want to help, even if we can’t see you in...
The Effect of Stress on Your Skin
Almost everyone has experienced an increase in stress due to the coronavirus outbreak. Stress can have many negative effects on the entire body, especially the largest organ of the body — your skin.
Which Breast Implants Feel More Natural?
Many patients wonder if it is possible to have natural-feeling breasts after breast augmentation. They may think that placing a breast implant under the breast automatically makes the breast feel fake or hard. Fortunately, improvements to breast augmentation...
Answers to the Top Breast Augmentation FAQs: Part 2
The Whole Beauty Institute believes in empowering patients through education, transparency and clear communication. Our website includes other valuable information about breast augmentation, including our pages on ten questions to ask a surgeon during your breast...
Long-Lasting Rejuvenation With Facial Fat Transfer
Modern aesthetic science has given today’s plastic surgeons many ways to help you reduce the appearance of facial signs of aging. There are facial rejuvenation solutions for every concern, level of need and budget. Whether you are seeking a quick fix for newly budding...
AquaGold for Skin Renewal
AquaGold is an innovative device that uses 24K gold-plated microneedles – thinner than a human hair – to deliver custom treatments into the dermal layer of the skin. The results are effective and instantaneous and there is virtually no downtime!
The treatment itself is quick and easy, and the application takes less than 30 minutes. You can expect a small amount of redness immediately following the treatment which resolves in 1-2 hours.
The Benefits of PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma
PRP Treatment Results Include: • A Reduction of Fine Lines and Wrinkles • Improvement in the Appearance of Scars including Acne Scars and Stretch Marks • Enhancement in the Quality of Crepey and Uneven Skin Textures Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP, is quickly becoming a...
When Your Workout Needs A Boost
After so many weeks or months of the same workout, your body may reach a plateau unless you shake things up a little. Summertime offers an ideal season for boosting your workout routine and improving your fitness level. Incorporating different types of exercises into...
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