Institute Insights by Chicago Cosmetic Institute
Learn more about cosmetic procedures, news, and innovations with industry pros.
Along with our newly-revamped website, we have launched Institute Insights – an area of our site geared towards serving up as much information as possible to help people learn more about what we do, events happing in real time at the Institute, breakthroughs in our industry, and answering specific questions asked by you. If you’d like an area to be covered, please feel free to get in touch with us via the site. We are happy to cover any pressing questions you may have.
Acne Prevention, Causes, and Treatments Q&A
How Does Acne Happen? Acne is a skin condition usually seen in teenagers and young adults that can cause different kinds of bumps and spots to form on the surface of the skin. They can come in different forms, including whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. There are...
How to Get Rid of Cellulite with Cellulite Reduction Treatments in Chicago
Everybody has cellulite. It's a normal part of the body and something that generally does not ever cause health issues. The look of it, however, can take away from an otherwise beautiful appearance. Cellulite can appear in the form of dimples on the...
Skin Tag Removal Chicago | What you need to know
Have you recently found a skin tag? They aren't a major concern health-wise but can cause you to feel less confident. In this article, we will discuss skin tags, skin tag removal, associated costs, and some other aspects that you might find interesting....
The complete beginner’s guide to laser skin tightening by Chicago Cosmetic Institute
Laser skin tightening is a cosmetic procedure aimed at tightening the skin on the face, neck, or body using heat energy. It reduces the look of wrinkles and loose skin that has lost elasticity due to aging or weight loss. it's one of the most effective available...
Botox for Migraines: How does it work?
Botox, as you probably know, is used to relax the muscles under the skin (usually around the forehead, eyes, and mouth) to loosen the wrinkles that lie above. Botox has medical applications as well, though. Botox for migraines works by using the same...
Botox for Sweating: your all-in-one guide
Here's a post about something else that you can use Botox for besides the standard fine line and wrinkle treatment. Botox for sweating is used around the country by thousands of people to help them eliminate excessive underarm sweat as well as facial...
Breast Implants, Breast Reduction, & Breast Lift Procedure Guide | Before, During, & After (PDF)
Breast augmentation is a term used to generally describe any procedures used to change the shape or size of the breast. The most common form of breast augmentation is breast implants - silicone or saline implants added into the breast to increase their...
Dermaplaning Chicago – Everything You Need to Know Before Your Dermaplaning Procedure
Are you looking to get rid of all that peach fuzz, your sideburns, or just to even out the skin on your face? If so, you might have heard of dermaplaning – a treatment performed by a licensed aesthetician or skin care doctor where a small layer of skin...
CoolSculpting for Abs, Flanks, and Belly Fat Case Study (with Images)
CoolSculpting for the lower abdomen (Case Study) Most patients come in seeking help in removing stubborn belly fat from the abdomen and flanks. This patient did just that. CoolSculpting was used to help him achieve the results you can see in the before and after...
Restylane and Botox Case Study (With Before and After Images)
Dermal fillers like Restylane and Botox are the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment in the world. They are FDA approved and used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and folds on the skin. What is Botox? Botox is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic...
