How To Be Beach Ready By Summer
The weather is gradually increasing in temperature, which means that summer is almost here! As the sun starts to make a regular appearance in the city of Chicago, many residents will flock to Lake Shore Drive for biking, running and fun on the Lake Michigan beaches....
Best Procedures During The Winter Season
Patients at The Whole Beauty® Institute often ask Dr. Cook whether they should schedule their surgery during warmer or colder months. His reply is that the best time to undergo a procedure depends more on your personal schedule than the time of the year. As a...High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty Is My Preferred Technique
As a plastic surgeon who is interested in refining abdominal contour, I divide my practice into two eras: the time before I used the high lateral tension technique and everything since then. In the earlier era, the abdominoplasty procedure frequently left me a little disappointed. I could tighten the skin of the abdomen, but I didn’t feel I necessarily was creating a beautiful shape, such as I might be able to do with a face lift or a breast lift. Often the results seemed expressionless, lacking in form.
Tummy Tuck Techniques
I offer my Chicago patients a wide range of Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) techniques. Each patient has a unique anatomy and specific set of personal needs. It is important to explore these issues so that we can select the best possible option. I share several patient experiences per the different techniques I offer in this article.