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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!

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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!

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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!

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Wedding Day Checklist – For Your Skin!

First thing’s first - congratulations to YOU on your recent engagement! To help make planning for your big day easier, CCSD has created a 12-month checklist to get your skin glowing and ready in time for your wedding day. Consultations with a Board-Certified Dermatologist or Certified Physician Assistants, who are available to assist in getting you ready for your big day! They can help get your skin care regimen on track or, if you’re interested, with any of the body sculpting treatments we have as well! Our Licensed Estheticians can assist the MDs or PAs with getting your skin glowing - face or body. Our Permanent Makeup Artist, Sarah Post, can get your lashes or brows ready for your day as well. Don’t forget to bring your mother, mother-in-law, and bridesmaids (and guys too!) with you! They’ll want to shine for your big day as well, and CCSD is your one-stop shop for the whole wedding party’s skincare needs. Check out our wedding page for our easy to read checklist and call/text us at 312-245-9965 (option 2, if you call) or book online to schedule your consultations. The countdown is on!

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Is CoolSculpting Safe?

We asked Dr. Carolyn Jacob is CoolSculpting safe, and what patients should be aware of prior to getting this FDA-cleared fat reduction treatment. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PgXOXaWV9U[/embed] What is CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting is the only FDA-cleared, non-invasive body contouring procedure that uses controlled cooling, or cryolipolysis, to target and permanently destroy fat cells. The treatment can eliminate up to 20%-25% of stubborn fat in 9 different areas of the body. This includes under the chin and jawline areas, thighs, abdomen and flanks, along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks, and upper arms. Are there any side effects with CoolSculpting? The FDA-cleared fat freezing treatment has an excellent safety profile, with over 8 million treatments performed to date. However, like any medical procedure, there is always the risk of potential complications; one of which is Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia (PAH). PAH is extremely rare1 and causes visibly enlarged tissue volume in the treated area. It is important for providers to be transparent and inform you of any potential risks when receiving this treatment. Being transparent about these risks is something we pride ourselves on. PAH is shown to be treatable via tumescent liposuction which can be performed in the safety, comfort and privacy of our own office. CoolSculpting Safety at Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology CCSD has performed thousands of CoolSculpting treatments since 2010. Under the guidance and direction of Dr. Carolyn Jacob, our extremely knowledgeable Physician Assistants have been extensively trained, not only with the CoolSculpting device, but also on contraindications or potential side effects one may experience with this treatment. We now have CoolSculpting Elite, the newest and most advanced fat reduction technology yet! In addition to treating up to four areas at once, Elite’s c-shaped applicators cover up to 18% more skin surface than CoolSculpting Legacy, providing a more gentle and effective contouring result. Ready to learn more? Our experienced Physician Assistants can answer all of your questions and determine if you are a good candidate for CoolSculpting during your complimentary consultation. You can schedule a consult on our website or by calling 312-245-9965, and our Patient Entry staff will be happy to help start your CoolSculpting journey! Jalian HR, Avram MM, Garibyan L, Mihm MC, Anderson RR. Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia After Cryolipolysis. JAMA Dermatol. 2014;150(3):317–319. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.8071

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EmSculpt NEO Week

NEW YEAR, NEO YOU! Purchase an EmSculpt NEO package January 17-21 to get 50% OFF a second package! EmSculpt NEO increases muscle by 25% & reduces fat by 30% on your abs, triceps, biceps, glutes, thighs (inner and outer) and calves. A package includes 4 - 30min sessions which induces 20k contractions per session and equals 12-16 weeks of intense HIIT workouts! Call us during Jan 17-21 (312-245-9965) to take advantage of our EmSculpt NEO Week deal and workout without workingout! Limit one special per patient. Cannot combine with any other offers. Full prepayment for package required during 1/17/22-1/21/22.

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The Best Moisturizers For Dry Hands

If you’ve been in Chicago the past few weeks, you’re probably feeling the effects of the Chicago winter days. Here are some of the best moisturizers for dry hands from Chicago Skin Science that will save your skin from the toll of frigid temps. Our providers also suggest that, when washing your hands, you use warm, not hot, water to avoid stripping your skin barrier of even more of natural oils. Try to choose a soap that is moisturizing and fragrance free. Finish with one of the following moisturizers immediately after hand washing to lock in hydration!         There’s very few skin issues that a little Aquaphor can’t handle! It’s an affordable option that’s perfect for on-the-go use. Aquaphor Healing Ointment – $12.96 Great for dry, cracked, irritated skin Helps restore smooth, healthy skin     Perfect for the whole family, Avene Xeracalm Balm restores dry hands that are prone to eczema. Avene Xeracalm Balm – $33 Ideal for redness, itchy, eczema prone skin Approved by the National Eczema Association Formulated without any preservatives, parabens or fragrances Suitable for infants, children and adults   Want to heal dry, cracked hands without the feeling of greasiness? This is the one for you! Avene Cicalfate Hand Cream – $25 Restores and brings relief to dry, cracked hands Lasts through up to 5 hand washings 91% noticed reduction of tightness, tingling, heat/burning sensations, itching 51% reduction of redness, roughness, thickened skin, blisters and cracks     Go beyond just moisturizing with Elta’s hand créme by also brightening skin tone and protecting against pollution! EltaMD So Silky Hand Créme – $19 Clinically proven to moisturize dry, flaky skin up to 12 hours Helps maintain moisture, even after hand washing Protects against urban pollution Brightens the appearance of skin tone Has “quick dry” ingredients that doesn’t leave an oily or sticky residue

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CCSD & Chicago Skin Science Holiday Hours

As a reminder, CCSD will be celebrating the holidays with our families and loved ones, and we want to ensure that all of your appointments, prescriptions and products are accounted for! Give us a call at 312-245-9965 (option 2 for scheduling, option 3 for refill prescriptions, & option 4 for Chicago Skin Science) to make sure you're stocked up and  ready for the holidays! December 23rd – 8:00am to 6:00pm (normal business hours) December 24th – Christmas Eve - CLOSED  December 27th through December 30th – normal business hours December 31st – New Year’s Eve – CLOSED January 3rd onward – normal business hours

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November is Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month

The medical condition hyperhidrosis is when the body sweats four or five times more than normal. When sweating is this extreme it can be embarrassing, uncomfortable, and anxiety-inducing. It can disrupt all aspects of a person’s life. Luckily, we have many treatment options available to our patients! Prescription strength topical antiperspirants and oral medications. miraDry® is a non-invasive procedure that permanently reduces underarm sweat. Even better news, purchase a miraDry package (2 treatments) & receive an Alastin INhance to help decrease post treatment swelling ($55 value!) in November! Botox for hyperhidrosis is an option for underarms, palms of hands and hairline. The sweat-blocking response time is usually 2 to 4 days after treatment and lasts for 9 months. Call or text our office at 312-245-9965, or book online to schedule your consultation and find relief for your hyperhidrosis.

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Client Reviews

Love love Dr. Ibrahim. He helped me to find a combination that helps with my acne scars due to cystic acne in my teenage year. Just like anything in medicine, good things take time with a good skin care and medical grade products. I continue to see him for Botox concurrently with the acne scar regimen, so l can get a snatch jawline again. He is funny and a knowledgeable. The best compliment I had was when my patient see me every 3 months saw my skin recently and complimented on it. I have found myself not wearing makeup and only using tinted SPF.

— Huong Iodice

Dr. Grushchak is my favorite derm I've been to so far. She is very professional and has great bedside manner. Same thing goes for all the staff. I always see great results after leaving the office. The office itself is very clean and enjoyable to visit. Would definitely recommend.

— Krystyna Marynevytch

This is nicest place I have ever seen looks like a luxury spa. Everyone is nice and friendly. Looks amazing and they help me with my Personal skin issues. Whitney was awesome to work with . Great team work *** Appreciate everyone love this place

— Daniel Nino

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

I am BEYOND obsessed with this place! From the front door staff, to the medical assistants to wonder women herself (Dr. Jacob) and her amazing counter parts- hands down the most magical experience EVER! Not to mention if you’re going here for cosmetic reasons, Dr. Ibrahim is an absolute MAGICIAN/WIZARD with injectables! My lips are the best on Instagram! I 100000% recommend this place over and over and over again!

— Kelly

I have lines above the bridge of my nose, wanted a more relaxed, rested look. I had a dysport appointment, it was ontime, my nurse asked if I had any concerns.I was a little nervous… Then Dr. Jacob came in, made sure I was comfortable. She asked if I wanted more of an arch in my eyebrow. She said it would really opened my eye area… 4 days later… Full effect…AWESOME results!! Very…

— Gracie

I’ve been seeing Dr. Ibrahim Omer for a few months now for some derm issues (perioral dermatitis, eczema). He instantly identifies the problem and prescribes appropriately. He is also great with taking the time to explain what’s happening, and how to manage the medications and creams once I get home. I’ve never done botox or fillers, but am planning to return for a little boost once my skin heals. The front desk is attentive, and appointments run on time. I’ve never waited more than a few minutes.

— Lindsay

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