Cosmetic plastic surgery has seen a multitude of advancements in a number of treatments in recent years. One of these areas of innovation includes the approach to facial fillers. Synthetic fillers offer wonderful ways to restore volume and improve contour. However,...
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...
Facelift patients may not want to broadcast to the world that they’ve had work done, but as a plastic surgeon providing facelift procedures at the Chicago area’s Whole Beauty® Institute, Dr. John Q. Cook wants as many people as possible to know about the procedure....
Sagging skin on the face is linked to a loss of facial fat, along with damage or loss to the collagen and elastin fibers that provide support for the skin. As we age, it’s common to develop a gaunt or sunken appearance in the cheeks and temples, while skin may begin...
Modern aesthetic science has given today’s plastic surgeons many ways to help you reduce the appearance of facial signs of aging. There are facial rejuvenation solutions for every concern, level of need and budget. Whether you are seeking a quick fix for newly budding...
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John Q. Cook, M.D. | Education
Yale University BA cum laude with departmental honors
Northwestern University MD
Rush University Medical Center surgery residency
Northwestern Memorial Hospital plastic surgery fellowship
University of Illinois masters degree in surgical research
Certified American Board of Plastic Surgery
John Q. Cook, M.D. | Affiliations
Rush Medical College of Rush University Faculty
Rush University Medical Center Attending Plastic Surgeon
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery