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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.
Structural Breast Reduction Creates Beautifully Balanced Breasts
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...
Beth Harris RN, CANS Achieves Elite Certification
The Whole Beauty® Institute is pleased to announce that Beth Harris RN, CANS has achieved certification from the Plastic Surgery Nursing Certification Board as a Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. Beth, who works in our Winnetka office, is well-known for her...
Advanced Skin Repletion with WBR3
WBR3™, an innovative new formulation developed by Dr. Cook, addresses three important aspects of skin rejuvenation: restoration of the skin’s protective barrier, replenishes water content, and structural rejuvenation suitable for all skin types.
Hand Rejuvenation
Most of my patients are aware of the importance of protecting the face from the sun and are generally quite good about applying sun protection as a daily routine. The same cannot be said for the hands.
Reduce Fullness Under the Chin with Kybella®
Kybella® can help reduce fullness underneath the chin. Its commercial name is Deoxycholic Acid, a substance that helps the body break down fat during digestion. This fat-disrupting tendency has been recognized for many years.
6 Ways to Achieve Natural-Looking Breast Augmentation Results
Patients choose Dr. John Q. Cook for breast implant surgery at the Whole Beauty® Institute in Chicago and Winnetka for several reasons. With over 2000 breast implant procedures to his credit, Dr. Cook has established a strong and consistent track record driven by a natural aesthetic.
Healthgems No. 6 | Trees
In 1862, Henry David Thoreau wrote an essay for The Atlantic Monthly that described the effects of trees on his personal well being, “I cannot preserve my health and spirits unless I spend four hours a day at least – and it is commonly more than that – sauntering through the woods and over the hills and fields, absolutely free from all worldly engagement.”
John Q. Cook, M.D. featured in Sheridan Road
John Q. Cook, M.D. is featured in this October’s issue of Sheridan Road Magazine where he discusses his new comprehensive breast website, www.johnqcookmd.com, and his dedication to creating natural beauty as a plastic surgeon.
Non-invasive Skin Tightening and Wrinkle Reduction
Several of my patients brought to my attention an article in the weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal: “A gentler turning back of the clock.” They found it amusing that these “new” energy treatments had just arrived in New York, while we have been offering the most advanced radio-frequency treatments to our patients for two years. This led me to review our experience with these useful therapies, so that I can provide an up-to-date summary of what they can and cannot do.
Breast Reduction in Athletes
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.
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