We hope all patients, friends and followers of CCSD have had a festive and relaxing holiday season.  As we move into the new year with an invigorated and renewed desire to look and feel our best, our thoughts often turn to health and appearance. Start your year right, supporting peace of mind and b...

While there are many fillers on the market that can plump wrinkles and replace volume, Refyne and Defyne were created to provide patients with an even more natural-looking result. Both products use a new type of hyaluronic acid, called XpresHAn technology, which allows the injected gel to flex withi...

We are pleased to introduce Meghan and Lizz, licensed Chicago estheticians, each handpicked by Dr. Carolyn Jacob for their sparkly personalities and exceptional skill. Meaghan obtained her esthetic license at Pivot Point Academy. She joins us with over 5 years experience working within plastic surge...

We are pleased to announce that we have added another board-certified, fellowship trained Dermatologist to the CCSD family! Please welcome Dr. Omer Ibrahim, who joins us from completing a prestigious fellowship in cosmetic, laser and dermatologic surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, with clinic...

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory and systemic condition and much more than just a rash, although it can often present like one. It often starts with a few patches here and there, mostly on elbows, knees or on extremities or in the scalp. The patches have distinct borders and are often silvery an...

Guys, we’ve told you before and we’ll tell you again: Sunscreen alone is not enough to keep sun damage away. Before you have a freckle freakout and cry into your EltaMD, we have the solution! In honor of our awesome monthly special we wanted to spread the love about these two skincare BF...

When it first hit stands, NewBeauty carved a unique niche as the only magazine dedicated to beauty. Since its inception, no other publication has done more to educate readers on how to make better beauty decisions. Created to fill a void where real and trusted beauty information was nearly impossibl...

Our warm, sunny Chicago summers are such a treat. With July 4th, Lollapalooza, and park-season in full flow we want you to be prepped and ready for all that time spent outdoors! 1. Avene Thermal Water: cooling and soothing! It always sprays at 52F for a refreshing boost no matter how warm the weathe...

We are excited to share that Brilliant Distinctions members are now able to earn and redeem rewards for their CoolSculpting services! Brilliant Distinctions (BD) is the ‘frequent flyer’ reward program for Botox and other Allergan services. Members can now earn 200 points per Coolsculpting cycle,...

We are pleased to announce we have added another certified Physician Assistant to the CCSD Team! Please welcome Brittany Rank, who joins us following completion the St. Ambrose University Physician Assistant program. She has an undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a B.S. ...