The decision to undergo breast reduction surgery is important. In order to help you optimize your surgical experience, I have put together some suggestions for preparation and recovery for breast reduction surgery.
It’s often said that you must love with yourself before falling in love with someone else. People who feel good about themselves are self-confident, and this makes them more attractive to others. One part of this process is feeling comfortable about your appearance....
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...
How Breast Reduction Surgery May Disappoint Many breast reduction techniques succeed in one way, but disappoint in another way. Virtually any breast reduction technique, when performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, will successfully reduce the excess weight and size...
Powerful benefits can come to women with significant but not massive breast enlargement who are very athletic. In the last few years, breast reduction in athletes is a surgery I have performed in an increasing number done primarily to help women increase their athletic performance and enjoyment of physical activity.
Yoga benefits my breast reduction patients. Methods relieve neck pressure, improve balance and flexibility and breathing techniques aid in healing process.
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John Q. Cook, M.D. | Education
Yale University BA cum laude with departmental honors
Northwestern University MD
Rush University Medical Center surgery residency
Northwestern Memorial Hospital plastic surgery fellowship
University of Illinois masters degree in surgical research
Certified American Board of Plastic Surgery
John Q. Cook, M.D. | Affiliations
Rush Medical College of Rush University Faculty
Rush University Medical Center Attending Plastic Surgeon
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
