The team at CCSD HQ wants to take a moment to thank all of you who have been flooding review websites with your positive experiences and outcomes! It’s nice to be nice and we’ve seen SO many 5* reviews come in praising our admin team, medical assistants and providers. Our staff are always honore...

On August 16th 2018 we will be hosting our first ‘Cool, Fresh and Sculpted’ event. Hot summer weather is glorious but can also draw attention to stinky underarm sweat, those last few stubborn pounds we’ve all been trying to lose and the desire to look more streamlined and toned in our swim...

Exclusive to CCSD, the non-surgical mommy makeover for abdominal and vaginal rejuvenation, has arrived! Combining the latest in technology, EMSculpt and ThermiVa, we are able to deliver real results and an increase in self-confidence for our patients with this easy, pain-free, no downtime treatment ...

For all our sun-safe patients this is an excellent question! Clothing is our first line of defense against damage from the sun, absorbing or blocking much of the harmful radiation. The more skin you cover, the better you are protected. UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and indicates what ...

We are pleased to announce that CCSD fan-favorite Restylane Lyft is now approved for hands! We often think about how our faces age while forgetting that our hands are one of the most hard-working and sun-exposed parts of our body. Restylane Lyft is a hyaluronic acid filler that can now be used for t...

We love giving our loyal patients the opportunity to schedule appointments outside of our regular business hours. We work hard and know you do too! Come on down to see Drs. Jacob, Christopoulos, Pritzker, Fine and Ibrahim on June 28th between 5-7pm for your regular Dysport treatment. Banish frown li...

AM & PM / Cleansing: Daily sun often causes our skin to suffer from build-up of sweat, sunscreen residue, oil and city grime. Under these circumstances, be sure to rinse your face morning and night to avoid acne. There is nothing wrong with using a cleansing wipe (it’s better than doing nothin...

New at Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, Emsculpt is perfect for people who want to get an edge on their workouts, people who want to enhance their lipo or CoolSculpting results, people who want strong abs and can’t get them on their own (no matter how hard they try!), and people who want...

Sunscreen helps to protect your skin from sunburn, early skin aging and skin cancer. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends everyone use sunscreen offering Broad-spectrum protection (protects against UVA and UVB rays), an SPF 30 or higher and with water resistance. When dealing with reapplic...

May is skin cancer awareness month. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, there are over 5 million diagnosed cases of skin cancer in the United States each year. This makes skin cancer one of the most commonly diagnosed forms of cancer, fortunately it is also one of the most preventable and treat...