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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.
Semaglutide for Weight Loss
Frequently Asked Questions about Semaglutide (GLP-1s) with Alison Karmin, PA-CAlison Karmin, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant, Aesthetic Injector, and GLP-1 Weight Loss Specialist. Alison has helped many patients on their weight loss journeys through the use of...
Alison Karmin, PA-C
The Whole Beauty® Institute welcomes Alison Karmin, PA-C to the practice!Meet Alison Karmin, PA-C Physician Assistant, Aesthetic Injector, GLP-1 Weight Loss Specialist Alison will share her skills and expertise in injectables, non-surgical rejuvenation treatments, and...
Mommy Makeover FAQs: Get Answers to Your Questions
We hear plenty of questions related to Mommy Makeovers at our Chicago-area offices. Happily, Dr. John Q. Cook and the Whole Beauty Institute team have plenty of answers! Read on to learn some of the most frequently asked questions from patients, as well as the...
How Can Fat Transfer Benefit Younger Patients?
When it comes to facial fat transfer, the Chicago area’s Dr. John Q. Cook often talks with patients who are surprised to learn that the treatment can benefit more than just older women and men. In fact, volume loss in the face can begin to show in a person’s 20s, as...
The Benefits of “Keeping It Local”: Most Facelifts Don’t Require General Anesthesia
When it comes to facial rejuvenation, Dr. John Q. Cook is clear about what works best: facelift surgery. As a Chicago-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Cook sees the benefit of wrinkle relaxers, fillers, and “tightening gadgets,” as he calls them, but none of these minimally...
Fat Transfer: Fillers Are Not Your Only Volume-Adding Option
Patients seeking to replenish lost volume in the face or often turn to dermal fillers. Hyaluronic acid (HA) based injectables have been a frequent option, regularly landing among the most commonly performed minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in the United States....
Reclaiming Confidence: The Rise of the Daddy Do-Over
Gone are the days when aesthetic enhancements were confined to the realms of female-centric procedures like the acclaimed "Mommy Makeover." We're now witnessing a surge in a transformative trend that's reshaping the landscape of plastic surgery for men: the Daddy...
Creating Excellence in Aesthetic Enhancements: The Importance of Choosing a Virtuoso Injector
In the bustling city, where the pace is relentless and the demand for aesthetic services is high, finding an accomplished filler or BOTOX® injector in Chicago offers peace of mind. Aesthetic injections, whether for enhancing facial features or for therapeutic...
Embrace the Summer with Confidence: Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
With the Chicago skyline soon to be gleaming in the summer sun, there's a rising trend among those wanting to look as vibrant as the Windy City they call home: non-surgical cosmetic procedures in Chicago. These cutting-edge treatments are redefining the beauty...
Top 10 Myths Busted: The Truth Behind Gynecomastia
Many misconceptions surround this condition, causing unnecessary stress and hesitations over gynecomastia surgery. We’re here to set the record straight—which can be especially useful to someone seeking gynecomastia surgery in Chicago.
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