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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.
John Q. Cook, M.D. named US News Top Doctor
Dr. Cook was recently named a US News Top Doctor. Physicians on this list are selected according to rigorous criteria and reviews by peers. This recognition joins others we have also received: Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctors Castle Connolly Top Doctors Best...
Introducing HealthGems
HealthGems™ has a different focus than the general practice blog, which concerns itself with issues pertaining to plastic surgery procedures and medical aesthetics. Those who know me well realize that I have a rambling and varied curiosity, which manifests itself in...
Enhanced Oxygen Facials
Enhanced Oxygen Facials have emerged as an extremely popular treatment at the Whole Beauty® Institute. In this pleasant spa-like treatment one of our skilled aesthetics team uses a stream of oxygen to gently push beneficial compounds into the skin.
Cellulaze® for Permanent Cellulite Reduction in a Single Treatment
Cellulaze® is an FDA approved therapy that provides permanent cellulite reduction with a single treatment. Many of the women who come to me as patients are very athletic. They exercise 5 to 6 days a week, do Yoga, eat a Mediterranean diet, and yet when it comes to cellulite, it is all to no avail. Cellulite is an irregularity of the skin and the fat just beneath it, most commonly in the back of the thigh, the buttock, and the outer thigh, but sometimes in other areas.
Dr. Cook Named US News Top Doctor
Dr. Cook was recently named a US News Top Doctor. Physicians on this list are selected according to rigorous criteria and reviews by peers.
Breast Implants and Breast Lift Combined
A recent patient raised a question that commonly comes up in consultation: whether breast implants and a breast lift can be combined in a single surgery. A careful consideration of the patient’s breast structure, the type of surgical technique employed for a breast lift or mastopexy, and the patient’s state of health and well-being will guide us in our recommendation. Consultations for the combined surgery of a breast lift with breast implants are available for both our Chicago and Winnetka offices.
Laser Lipoplasty
The next great advance in surgical fat removal is laser lipoplasty. There are two main technologies that can be used in this regard. One is known as Smart lipo® and is manufactured by the Cynosure Corporation and the other is known as Slim lipo® and is manufactured by the Palomar Corporation. To learn how this new technology can benefit you, call for an appointment at either our Chicago office or our Winnetka office.
Surgical Correction for C-section Scars
The excess skin created by a C-section may be corrected by a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty procedure. As with all other aspects of plastic surgery, proper treatment comes from making a proper diagnosis. There are three factors which contribute to the bulge: a tight band of scar tissue underneath the original C-section scar, excess fat in the lower abdomen, and loose skin. I educate my Chicago patients, about the relative contribution of each of these factors that will determine the best treatment.
Differences in Breast Implant Profiles
Patients considering breast augmentation surgery should be aware of the effect of different breast implant profiles. High profile implants have greater forward projection and will round out the upper portions of the breast while medium and low profile breast implants have different effects. I consult patients wanting to learn more about breast implant choices in my Chicago office.
Selecting the Right Size for Breast Implants
Patients considering breast augmentation surgery are often intimidated by the process of selecting the size of the breast implants. At our Chicago and Winnetka offices we make this process simple with our photo database, anatomical sizers, that properly demonstrate the effect of implants, and Dr Cook’s extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
Contact Whole Beauty® Institute to schedule a consultation with John Q. Cook, M.D., in Chicago or Winnetka. Call 312-751-2112 or send a message online.
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