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August 17, 2022

August is Hair Loss Awareness Month

Suffering with excessive shedding, thinning or loss of hair can be a silent struggle for both male and female patients. Hair loss has many causes including (but not limited to) heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or medications associated with them, a stressful life event and certain styling techniques. Diagnosis is often incredibly patient specific, which is why it is important you seek the guidance of a hair loss expert. Since August is Hair Loss Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight our expert hair loss providers and treatment options. Dr. Omer Ibrahim’s interest in the condition of alopecia and hair loss began with working alongside Dr. Wilma Fowler Bergfeld at the Cleveland Clinic, who is one of the nation’s top experts on hair loss. As the hair growth guru of Chicago, Dr. Ibrahim makes time for his hair loss patient’s during clinic hours recommending many successful results-driven patient care plans. One of the most popular treatments for hair loss at CCSD is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. PRP is blood plasma that contains essential proteins to stimulate natural hair growth. This therapy involves drawing a patient’s own blood, spinning it so that only enriched cells (platelet-rich plasma) remain, and re-injecting it into the scalp. New hair growth can be seen as early as 2 months following treatment. Hair growth will continue to improve up to a year thereafter. CCSD has a multitude of treatment and product options at our office, and we can customized hair loss regimens based on your needs. Check out how other CCSD patients saw fantastic hair growth improvements HERE! Call 312-245-9965 option 2 or book online, to schedule your hair loss appointment today!

August 9, 2022

NEW Acne Treatments at CCSD

Our acne fighting armamentarium is growing at CCSD! These light-based therapies are perfect for patients who are searching for a safe, effective and drug-free alternative to topicals, chemical peels, oral antibiotics and/or isotretinoin treatments. What’s even better is you can save $1,000 this August when you purchase a BBL Hero and AviClear package combination! But first, let’s take a deeper looking into these new FDA-cleared acne treatments at CCSD: BBL Hero – This non-invasive IPL device is a cutting-edge acne treatment that uses the power of BBL (BroadBand Light) to comfortably and effectively clear acne without creams or medicine in just four treatments. BBL Hero uses a combination of blue, yellow, and infra-red light to eliminate acne-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation, and promote the body’s natural healing process. AviClear – The first and only device that selectively targets and suppresses the sebaceous glands, eliminating acne at the source without the need for prescription medications. AviClear utilizes a revolutionary 1726 nm wavelength to treat mild, moderate, and severe acne vulgaris in just three treatments. Patients can expect acne reduction regardless of skin type or cause of breakout (even hormonal acne!) with no significant side effects. Call our office to schedule your acne appointment with a CCSD Provider at 312-245-9965 option 2.

July 26, 2022

Join our research participant list for upcoming studies

Chicago Cosmetic and Dermatologic Research includes our CCSD Doctors, Physician Assistants and collaborative research team, whose main goal is to advance in the fields of cosmetic surgery and dermatology. Since 2011, our research team has worked on clinical studies with Energy Based Devices for body contouring, cellulite and skin tightening as well as aesthetic injectables for volume loss, wrinkles, and cellulite. These studies include those that were investigator-initiated, sponsor-initiated and FDA monitored. Are you interested in joining one of our current or future research studies? Fill out the form on our research page or email [email protected] and our team will reach out to you if you qualify to participate! You can also follow CCDR on LinkedIn for all the latest research studies updates!

July 12, 2022

UV Safety Month – Protect Your Skin this July

Everyone waits all year for summertime in Chicago! We hope all of our patients enjoy the warmer weather safely with these four tips to protect your skin this July, which is UV Safety Month: For your skin, ALWAYS wear a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher on any exposed skin, reapplying every 2 hours. If you’re swimming or sweating, use a waterproof sunscreen. Limit peak sun exposure from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM if possible or seek shade when out during those times. This is when the sun's UV rays are the highest! You can also wear UPF clothing such as MOTT50 or COOLIBAR. UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and indicates what fraction of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can penetrate fabric. A shirt with a UPF of 50, allows just 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation to reach the skin. This helps reduce the amount of exposed skin and less sunblock coverage needed where the UPF clothing covers. Sunglasses with UV protection and wide-brimmed hats are also recommended to fully protect yourself from harmful UV rays. Read more tips from Dr. Omer Ibrahim’s interview with the AAD of what to wear to protect your skin from the sun! Don’t forget to also schedule your annual full body skin exam with a CCSD provider and also perform regular skin self-exams while looking out for the ABCDEs of skin cancer. When detected early, skin cancer can be highly treatable! Call or text our office at 312-245-9965 opt. 2 to schedule a full body skin check and stock up on your summer stash of sunscreen on our skincare website chicagoskinscience.com! (Don’t forget you’ll receive a complimentary beach tote with a purchase of 3 EltaMD products purchased in July while supplies last!)

June 14, 2022

June is Acne Awareness Month

As a Dermatology office, our providers and staff are committed to helping patients treat one of the most common skin conditions, acne. It can affect people of any age, gender or skin color. Unfortunately, there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ treatment for acne, but your CCSD Board-Certified Dermatologist or Certified Physician Assistant can help guide you through all the options available. If you’ve been putting off treating your acne, then June is the month for you! June Specials for Acne Awareness Month For those of you who currently have active acne, you can SAVE $25 when you add a treatment mask to a DiamondGlow microdermabrasion. Our Licensed Estheticians will be able to customize the DiamondGlow serums and physician-grade treatment masks to fit your skin needs. We’re also highlighting this month for acne patients our BBL Hero. This non-invasive IPL device is a cutting-edge acne treatment that uses the power of BBL to comfortably and effectively clear acne without creams or medicine in just four treatments. BBL Hero uses a combination of blue, yellow, and infra-red light to eliminate acne-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation, and promote the body’s natural healing process. Purchase a package of 4 BBL Hero acne treatments in June and receive a complimentary travel size EltaMD UV Clear SPF46. We are also adding VERY soon to our acne fighting armamentarium AviClear, the first and only device that selectively targets and suppresses the sebaceous glands, eliminating acne at the source without the need for prescription medications. In just three 30 minute treatments, patients can expect lasting acne reduction regardless of skin type or cause of breakout (even hormonal acne!) with no significant side effects. Stay tuned for more updates about this exciting new treatment! Call our office at 312-245-9965 option 2 or book online to schedule your acne appointment with a CCSD Provider!

June 6, 2022

Introducing Jessica Taylor – Permanent Makeup Artist

We’re excited to announce our newest CCSD provider! Now introducing Jessica Taylor – Permanent Makeup Artist. She is a Licensed Aesthetician with over 10 years of experience in the skin and beauty industry. Jessica's passion for all things beauty led her to find her true passion in becoming a Certified Permanent Makeup, Lash and Brow Artist. She finds great pleasure in making others feel confident and comfortable in their own skin, with patient satisfaction being her primary goal! Jessica will begin seeing patients on Wednesday, June 1st with clinic openings on Wednesdays 8am - 6pm and Fridays 8am - 5pm. She will be providing the following services (with more on the way soon!): Nanoblading, Ombre, powder and Combo brow treatments Eyelash and Eyebrow tinting Eyebrow waxing & shaping Lash lifts & tints Lip blushing Book your appointment with Jessica by calling or texting 312-245-9965 today!

March 1, 2022

Peel Deal Week: March 7-12

National Peel Day is on March 10th, and to celebrate we're having a Peel Deal Week event March 7-12! Purchase a PCA Skin Peel, Vi Peel, or CCSD Restart Peel package of either 3 or 6 treatments and save up to $100 (vs purchasing peels individually) plus you'll receive a one-time FREE Alastin Skin Nectar for faster healing & enhanced results (a $195 value) while supplies last! Peel Deal Week Specials Save up to $100 on a chemical peel package (see below for details) Receive a one-time complimentary Alastin Skin Nectar worth $195 when you book one of your Chemical Peel package treatments during March 7-12 Alastin Nectar speeds recovery, calms skin and helps support the skin’s natural ability to produce new, healthy elastin and collagen. Gift is only available for patients who purchased a peel package and received a treatment during Peel Deal Week while supplies last (23 are available) Enter for a chance to win a FREE PCA Sensi Chemical Peel on Thursday, March 10th on our Instagram. Giveaway winner will be randomly chosen and announced on Monday the 14th. Chemical Peels for the face CCSD Restart Peel: Package of 3 treatments now $700 (save $50) For all skin types: smoother skin texture, improved tone, reduction in brown spots and wrinkles, and an increase in radiance and luminosity. Vi Peel Precision Plus Peel: Package of 3 treatments now $975 (save $75) Medium depth peel for all skin types: reduces the appearance of age spots, brightens discoloration, and smoothens wrinkles. PCA Face Peel: Package of 3 treatments now $495 (save $30) or package of 6 treatments now $960 (save $90) One of our experienced Licensed Estheticians (Angie, Angela or Nicki) will customize from a selection of 6 PCA Skin chemical peels to compliment your skin type and needs. Chemical Peels for the body Vi Body Peel: (for large areas like the back, legs & arms) Package of 3 treatments now $1,400 (save $100) Vi Body Peel: (for small areas like the hands, neck & chest) Package of 3 treatments $975 (save $75) PCA Face & Chest Peel: Package of 3 treatments now $700 (save $50) or package of 6 treatments now $1,400 (save $100). PCA Body Peel: (per area) Package of 3 treatments now $700 (save $50) or package of 6 treatments now $1,400 (save $100) If you can’t make it in that week, you can call and prepay for a future peel during normal office hours! Book online, call or text our office at 312-245-9965 to purchase a peel package and book your appointment before spaces run out!

February 28, 2022

Earn Double Allē Points THIS MONTH!

Attention all Allē Members! From now until March 31st, you can earn double points, or up to $180 in Allē points, when you get treated with Botox Cosmetics and ANY Juvederm Family Filler in the same appointment with your favorite CCSD Physician! Join Allē in a few simple steps and download the app on your Android or Apple mobile device for free and start saving! Book online, call or text us at 312-245-9965 to book your Botox and Filler appointment today!

February 21, 2022

New UPNEEQ Daily Eye Drops

Looking tired? Droopy Eyelids? There’s a new treatment option to perk up your eyes! Upneeq is the only FDA - approved daily eye drop for adults with acquired ptosis. Give your eyelids a quick lift, without any needles! Upneeq works on the Mueller’s muscle to lift and elevate the lid. This product is extremely Safe with no contraindications Simple Daily Painless EyeDrop Starts working in as early as 5 minutes Works up to 8 hours Whiter eye appearance Use daily or when needed What we’ve heard from patients: If you wear lash extensions, you may love the lift since lashes can weigh your lids down. Patients report drops feel hydrating If you wear contact lenses, you may put your contact lenses in 15 minutes after your eye drops Since this is a prescription, you will have to purchase it at our Chicago Skin Science store. Not convinced? Check out this testimonial from Dr. Carolyn Jacob herself!

Client Reviews

Thank you to the friendly staff at CCSD for always making my visits pleasant and efficient! An even bigger thank you to Dr. Jacob for the phenomenal job she did all but erasing a scar on my face from skin cancer, and the amazing job she always does defying Mother Nature keeping my face looking young and alert!

— Christopher

Dr. Ibrahim is AMAZING. He has such a wonderful “bed side manner” and his experience is multifaceted. I go to him for both regular skin concerns and cosmetic reasons and he has been able to help with every issue I have! He is by far the best dermatologist I have been to and I recommend him 100%!

— Maddy

Loved results..and my daughter had microdermabrasion and beautiful results..they r so professional and very organized..appointment times right on schedule..no waiting. I would say this is the best place in Chicago..for any needs of the face. They are the experts..

— Rosalina

What a great experience! I love this office, every time I come everyone has a great smile, and the office is always bright and clean. Dr. Pritzker is awesome, she is so fast and efficient and knows exactly how to combat those pesky wrinkles.

— Valarie

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