Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photofacial Therapy
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photofacial therapy at the Whole Beauty® Institute reduces brown and red areas on the face and beyond.
Introducing Beth Harris RN
Beth Harris, aesthetic nurse specialist, joins the Whole Beauty® Institute
10 Ways to Prepare For Facial Rejuvenation Surgery
Facial rejuvenation surgery is a major focus of the practice of Dr. John Q. Cook. We have recommendations that will help our patients recover from face lift, neck lift, jaw border lift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery. Our goal is to have you as pleased with the recovery process as you are with the results of surgery.
10 Things to Know about Voluma
Juvederm Voluma® is an injectible filler that is made of hyaluronic acid with a special structure that makes it firmer than other hyaluronic fillers. It is well-suited to restoring deep volume in the cheeks, temples, and other facial areas. Patients who undergo treatment with Voluma® at our Chicago and North Suburban locations benefit from Dr. John Q. Cook’s 15 year experience with facial volumization.
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.