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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.
The Skin Peel Revolution: 10 Things You Should Know
At the Whole Beauty® Institute in Chicago and Winnetka our skilled aesthetics team leads the way in advanced skin peel techniques. We are pleased to share our experience with the growing number of skin issues that can be helped with third-generation peels. The Three...
Face Lift: Who Benefits the Most?
10 Predictors of Face Lift Success If you are considering a face lift or other forms of facial rejuvenation surgery the cooler months during fall, winter, and early spring are an ideal time in Chicago. The hours of sunlight are shorter and there are less outdoor...
The Surprising Benefits of IPL, BBL, and other forms of Intense Pulsed Light
If your skin is in need of rejuvenation, you should seriously consider IPL therapy as an important part of your treatment. In the last few years, we have learned that the benefits of IPL extend beyond its traditional uses to reduce brown spots and tiny red vessels...
Rediscover Your Natural Expression with Botox® and Dysport®
Are you looking to maintain a natural look while finding a younger, fresher appearance? Botox® and Dysport® can help soften harsh lines and restore a relaxed expression to the face. You don’t need to ‘freeze’ the muscles of your face in order to achieve this result....
10 Ways You Can Repair Your Skin For The Fall
Options for Fall Skin Repair During the summer months, people in the Chicago area spend as much time as possible outdoors. There is a wonderful sense of relaxation that comes from feeling a gentle breeze on your skin and the warmth of the sun. Summer is also a time...
Back to School, Back to You
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...
The Surprising Benefits of Medical Grade Skin Peels
Like many of our patients at the Whole Beauty® Institute, you have spent much of the summer in outdoors: tennis, golf, running, cycling and a variety of activities in and on the water. Delightful as outdoor sports may be, they may have left your skin is less than...
Liposuction Under Local Anesthesia: 10 Things You Should Know
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...
BodyTite®: 10 Things You Should Know
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...
3 Tips for Beautiful Summer Skin
Picnics, weddings, concerts, and vacations—-summer is finally here. Many people, especially those in the Midwest, look forward to these short few months every single year. But while warmer temperatures bring fun events, your skin may not appreciate the heat and...
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