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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.
Advantages of Laser Lipoplasty
The most important factors that lead to success with liposuction are the skill, credentials, and experience of the surgeon who performs the procedure. That said laser liposuction has several advantages: the ability to be done under local anesthesia, significant tightening of the treated zones, smaller incisions, and a quick recovery period. Consultations on the advantages of Laser Liposuction are made by appointment in our offices in Chicago and Winnetka.
Neck Lift Options for Men
One of the most common reasons men seek plastic surgery is to improve the tone and definition of the neck. At the Whole Beauty® Institue in Chicago and Winnetka, Dr. John Q. Cook offers a wide range of neck lift options for men including laser lipoplasty, isolated neck lifts, and a variety of other neck lift techniques.
Treatments for Hyperpigmentation
Chemical Peel treatments for hyperpigmentation provide stimulation of collagen production, improvement of skin tone, texture and fading of dark spots. Patients with Melasma will benefit greatly from this treatment. Proper skin evaluation prior to your peel is important and will help predict the outcome of your peel. Appointments are available in our Chicago and Winnetka offices.
Elements of a Successful Rhinoplasty
The elements of a successful rhinoplasty include more than technical skill. A detailed artistic analysis of the key proportions of the nose allows the plastic surgeon to predict how changes in one aspect of nasal appearance will affect other proportions. This is an important service to our Chicago patients.
Cellulaze® Technology
Cellulaze® Technology is recently approved by the FDA for long-term reduction of the appearance of cellulite with a single treatment. This marks a significant advance in the treatment of this common disorder typically found in the thighs and buttocks.
Upper Blepharoplasty and Brow Lift
Patients who come to me seeking rejuvenation of the brow and upper eyelids areas are pleased to learn that I can often accomplish this for them under local anesthesia in either my Winnetka or Chicago office. Patients can obtain the benefits of an upper blepharoplasty and brow lift and without needing a general anesthetic or even IV sedation.
Enhanced IPL PhotoFacials™
The Whole Beauty® Institute in Chicago and the North Shore offers Enhanced IPL PhotoFacials™: an optimum combination of the advanced Palomar Icon® technology and our enhanced oxygen facials. Our patients benefit from increased power with each treatment, fewer total treatments for a desired outcome, and improved skin quality and comfort.
Structural Breast Lift
Structural Breast Lift (Mastopexy) is a technique developed by Dr. John Q Cook with advantages over other breast lift techniques. These advantages include deep structural anchoring to maintain the lift over the long term, the use of natural breast tissue to restore fullness in the upper portions of the breast, and a discrete location for the scars.
Tummy Tuck Techniques
I offer my Chicago patients a wide range of Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) techniques. Each patient has a unique anatomy and specific set of personal needs. It is important to explore these issues so that we can select the best possible option. I share several patient experiences per the different techniques I offer in this article.
What is a PhotoFacial?
A PhotoFacial is best thought of as a treatment that restores a uniform color to the skin, especially in the face. As we age the beautiful uniform color of our skin frequently becomes a blotchy canvas of browns and reds.
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