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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.
Types of Breast Implants
For patients considering and preparing for breast augmentation, size is only one component of the decision-making process. Choosing the material for your breast implants will make a significant difference in how they look and feel. You will have to weight the benefits...
The Inside Scoop on Skin Tightening – Part III
Non-Surgical Option: Skin Tightening with Advanced Chemical Peels and Medical-Grade Products Our team at the Whole Beauty® Institute has an advanced portfolio of chemical peels and medical-grade skin products that will tighten the facial skin over time in a gentle...
The Inside Scoop on Skin Tightening – Part II
Non-Surgical Option: Facial Skin Tightening with Forma Forma is a device that has been a workhorse at the Whole Beauty® Institute. It is our favorite technology for skin tightening in a totally non-invasive way. Like FaceTite™, Forma is a bipolar radio-frequency...
Skin Tightening – Part I of III
The Inside Scoop on Skin Tightening - Surgical Options Skin tightening seems like quite an intimidating phrase, but it merely describes procedures that can reverse signs of aging, especially on your face. Deep expression lines and wrinkles as well as sagging facial...
Skin Renewal and Anti-Aging
As we age, a variety of different changes take place that require different types of skin care and treatments, used in combination. This combination is key to achieving the optimal result. There are four basic problems as we age: Cellular Turnover The rate of cellular...
All About Laser Hair Removal
The Summer is coming to a close, as Chicagoans know all too well, and a windy season is on its way. As your skin adjusts to the changes in weather, irritations such as razor burn can become more problematic than usual. Other weather-related skin irritations can...
Repair Your Skin from the Stress of Summer
For many of us in the Midwest, Summer is a favorite time of year. Despite the beautiful weather, the sun can leave a lasting effect on your skin. There are many beneficial ways to restore your skin from the damage and stress inflicted by UVA and UVB rays during the...
Visualize the Benefits of Our Skin Treatments with Visia
At the Whole Beauty® Institute our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your skin's strengths and weaknesses. From that, we develop a detailed treatment plan, in which you are an active participant. Each of us carries a different history that...
What is WBR3 And What Can it Do for you?
Restore, Replenish and Rejuvenate Your Skin with Just One Product: WBR3 Designed by Dr. Cook and the Whole Beauty® Institute, WBR3™ is an advanced anti-aging skincare product suitable for all skin types to restore and improve the overall health and function of your...
Summer-Friendly Skincare 101
As we find ourselves drenched in the heat and humidity of Summer months, you may notice a difference in the way your skin reacts to the products you use on a daily basis. As the weather changes, so does your skin, in order to keep your skin healthy and radiant, it is...
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