Whole Beauty® Connections Newsletter
Whole Beauty® Institute Newsletter Articles from Our Chicago and Winnetka Offices
Newsletter Vol1
Art and Aesthetics
Please return to this section to read future articles from Dr. Cook pertaining to Art and Aesthetics.
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.
Newsletter Vol2
Facial Rejuvenation Under Local Anesthesia
Many patients who consider facial rejuvenation surgery forego the procedures because they do not want to experience general anesthesia. Over the past few years we have worked to develop techniques of facial rejuvenation surgery that allow us to rejuvenate all of the major facial zones under local anesthesia.
Super Doctors | Dr. Cook Featured in New York Times Magazine
John Q. Cook M.D. was featured in the Chicago Edition of the Super Doctors list in New York Times Magazine, September 29th 2013. This list includes the top 5% of Doctors in a given state.
Hyaluronic Acid In The Skin
The skin is the largest organ in the body. It comprises about 15% of the body weight. Roughly 50% of the Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in our body is found in the skin. HA and Collagen are vital to maintaining the skins layers and structure. Collagen gives the skin its firmness and the HA nourishes and hydrates the collagen.
Non-Invasive Skin Tightening, Skin Resurfacing, and Fat Reduction
We have been very pleased with the consistency and quality of skin tightening that we can obtain for our patients with mild to moderate degrees of looseness of skin in the face, neck, upper abdomen, and knees. We make use of the Fractora Firm® technology and have developed a treatment protocol around this.
SmartLipo® | Advanced Body Contour
We have recently added the Smartlipo® laser liposuction technology to the array of services available to our patients.
Three Significant Advances In Breast Reconstruction
In the last decade the most common method of breast reconstruction has been the placement of a tissue expander at the time of mastectomy. This is known as immediate reconstruction. After the general surgeon completes the mastectomy, the plastic surgeon places a tissue expander underneath the pectoral muscle and the fascia beyond the bottom edge of the muscle.
Skin Tightening Without Surgery
We have developed a technique of non-surgical skin tightening that produces consistent benefits in various zones of the face and neck as well as in other body areas. We utilize the fractora firm® technology as the platform for our treatment methods. This technology has only recently become available in the United States.
Fall Skin Repair
Here in the Midwest, Summer is for many of us the favorite time of year, but the sun that we crave so much leaves a lasting effect on your skin. There are ways to restore your skin from the stress inflicted by UVA and UVB rays during the summer months.
Dermaplaning | Deep Exfoliation
The Whole Beauty Institute® offers a quick and noninvasive exfoliating treatment that removes inactive or dead skin cells. The treatment is known as dermaplaning. This helps new cells regenerate and come to the surface and removes the vellus hairs that create debris and oil, which can clog pores. It is a safe and simple procedure that is done in a comfortable and relaxing environment.
Mommy Makeover Surgery
The changes that a woman experiences as a result of pregnancy, breast feeding, and weight fluctuation may alter the contour of her breasts and abdomen in different ways. Someone coined the term “mommy makeover” to describe the combination of surgery to the abdomen and breasts that restores beautiful form and function to these areas.
Dermapen® Microchanneling Treatment
Microchanneling with Dermapen® Technology rejuvenates skin, reduces fine lines, improves scars, and decreases stretch marks.
Aesthetics of the Smile
When I travel to a city for a plastic surgery meeting, I often bring home as much new insight from a visit to the art museum as I do from the technical presentations of the scientific panels at the meeting.
Scheduling Your Surgery
Many patients come to see us during the Spring and Summer months for consultation about surgery that they plan for the Winter months.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photofacial Therapy
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photofacial therapy at the Whole Beauty® Institute reduces brown and red areas on the face and beyond.
Introducing Beth Harris RN
Beth Harris, aesthetic nurse specialist, joins the Whole Beauty® Institute
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.
Dr. Cook's Practice Blog
Explore our practice blog to learn more about non-surgical treatments and plastic surgery procedures available at The Whole Beauty® Institute. Get tips and advice, and discover new ways to improve your health and beauty.
Dr. Cook's HealthGems Blog
Dr. John Q. Cook shares his personal thoughts on well-being, quality of life, and more in HealthGems—from his decades of experience in the industry, studying and working with advanced technology and techniques.
Whole Beauty Skincare
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Educational Information
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