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.
Who is a Good Candidate for BodyTite®?
Exercise and healthy choices can only take us so far. There are often areas of our body that we can’t improve with our own efforts. Along with having isolated pockets of resistant fat that prevent many patients from achieving the body shape they want, some people also...
Can You Have a Facelift with Just Local Anesthesia?
Sagging skin on the face is linked to a loss of facial volume or fat, along with damage or loss of the collagen and elastin fibers that provide support for the skin. As we age, it’s common to develop a gaunt or sunken appearance in the cheeks and temples, while skin...
BeautyGoals – The Fall Issue
In the Fall Issue of BeautyGoals, by Dr. John Q. Cook, learn more about and find answers to the commonly asked questions about these treatments: Liposuction Under Local Anesthesia, Votiva Vagina Rejuvenation, MOXI for Sun Damage, and Natural Feeling Breast Implants.
BeautyGoals – Questions and Answers
In this issue of BeautyGoals we focused on providing answers and information to many questions we receive about Morpheus 8 for Face and Body, BBL Hero, BodyTite and FaceTite.
BeautyGoals – New Year New You!
In this issue of BeautyGoals it's all about New Year, New You! If you're considering any surgical procedures now is the time to schedule them so you can enjoy the beautiful results and be fully recovered by Spring! In this post, we are discussing Face Lift, Breast...
BeautyGoals – The Skin Issue
In the latest issue of BeautyGoals, read about the next generation of skin rejuvenation treatments and products at the Whole Beauty® Institute. Facial Peels, IPL and BBL, BBL™ HERO, Moxi™, SkinShopMD™ medical grade skincare products.
The Two Main Types of Wrinkles and How to Treat Them
Not all wrinkles are the same. Knowing where wrinkles and lines are located and what causes them to form can help you determine which cosmetic treatment will be best suited for minimizing them. For years, BOTOX® has been considered a gold standard for creating a more...
The Top 5 Benefits of a Tummy Tuck
It can be challenging to lose extra fat around the midsection. For many people, this region is their least favorite body area. Even when diet and exercise are successful, loose skin can remain, creating a flabby look. Though not a substitute for weight loss and a...
7 Easy Solutions for Fresh Spring Skin
We are beginning to emerge from Winter. The days are perceptively longer and early Spring flowers are pushing their way up to sunlight. Now is the time to freshen your skin for Spring, so that it will be at its best as we return to outdoor life. During the Winter we...
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...

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