The clean slate of a new year is the perfect opportunity to make changes in your life. Whether you have been waiting to book a vacation or putting off joining a gym, the first quarter of the year is the time to take action. But you need more than a single burst of...
The number of body contouring options on the market never seems to stop growing. With the addition of new techniques comes a host of terms and jargon that can feel impossible to translate. When the flurry of “ultrasounds,” “radio waves” and “non-invasives” overwhelms...
We’re going to be completely honest with you: recovering from a tummy tuck can be frustrating. While visions of a slimmer profile dance in your head, you will be swollen and tender and you may find it difficult stand up straight. But those visions will become a...
If you are interested in setting new goals and practicing new habits there is no better time than when summer turns into fall. Summers are typically the time to relax and have fun. For a few months, you can leave structure behind and enjoy the freedom of outdoor...
Insights from Chicago’s Leader in Local Anesthesia Liposuction Dr. John Q. Cook, the founder and director of the Whole Beauty® Institute in Chicago and Winnetka, has performed a variety of liposuction techniques under local anesthesia for many years. Current...
Dr. John Q. Cook of the Whole Beauty® Institute in Chicago and Winnetka is the first plastic surgeon in the Midwest region to work with the BodyTite® technology. This technology is the leading method of minimally-invasive skin tightening in Europe, Canada, and other...