The Whole Beauty Practice Blog
The Whole Beauty® Institute practice blog is a resource for patients in Chicago and beyond, to get information on specific aesthetic treatments and plastic surgery procedures, as well as Dr. John Q. Cook, his team, and his practice.
Beauty Goals – Summer Beauty
Summer Skin Protection & Repair: 6 Practical Suggestions Sometimes in our enthusiasm, we forget about the importance of summer skin protection. Here are some helpful suggestions that can allow you to enjoy the summer without harming your skin. Enhanced...
Facelifts – 10 Things You Should Know
Wondering what you should know before a facelift? My Chicago-based team supports patients knowing as much as they can about this treatment in order to help them have the best experience possible and achieve optimal results. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, these...
When Is BodyTite® the Right Choice for Body Contouring?
Are you wondering when you should get BodyTite® done? Our Chicago-based Whole Beauty® Institute team knows that patients are sometimes unsure about which type of treatment will be best to help them achieve their body contouring goals. BodyTite® is a minimally invasive...
Which Type of Neck Lift Is Best?
Are there different types of neck lifts? Our Chicago-based team at Whole Beauty® Institute knows that this is a topic patients will want to learn more about when they’re considering procedures to give them a sleeker, more youthful-looking neck and jawline area. Put...
Patient Experiences with Votiva Vaginal Rejuvenation
Non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation with Votiva is a valuable resource for our patients at the Whole Beauty® Institute. It fits in with our mission of providing comprehensive rejuvenation for every person who comes to us. Since introducing Votiva at our Chicago office...
Tummy Tuck 101: Answering the Most Common Questions for First-Time Patients
Does a tummy tuck remove fat or just skin? Our Chicago-based team often hears this question from patients who are interested in plastic surgery. If you’re considering the procedure formally known as an abdominoplasty, it’s normal to have plenty of questions about what...
Beauty Goals – New Year, New You
Understanding the Different Types of Facelifts Dr. John Q. Cook uses different facelift techniques to revitalize different patients’ faces, depending on which area of the face they want to improve. When Is it Safe to Exercise after Breast Implants? It’s...
Will Breast Implants Get in the Way of Exercise
One thing patients are usually most interested in knowing about when considering breast implants is when it will be safe to exercise again after breast augmentation. It’s important to follow aftercare instructions to have as smooth a recovery as possible and ensure...
Understanding the Different Types of Facelifts
Sagging skin and a loss of fat volume in the face causes a person’s overall face shape to change as we age. Thinning cheeks, sagging jowls and, in some cases, drooping eyelids can make you look tired and unhappy—even if you don’t feel that way. Facial plastic surgery...
Capsular Contracture After Augmentation with Implants: What Is It and How Is It Treated?
During the healing process after breast augmentation surgery, a normal and beneficial part of the recovery includes the development of scar tissue that forms around the implant. The benefits to this are the scar tissue helps to hold the implant in place, and it helps...
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