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May is Melanoma Awareness Month!

Monday May 6th is Melanoma Monday, a day focused on raising awareness of the deadliest form of skin cancer which nearly 20 Americans die from everyday! That’s why the American Academy of Dermatology recommends getting an annual skin check with a Board Certified Dermatologists or Certified Physician Assistants, like your trusted providers at CCSD! In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we will be providing FREE skin exams on Melanoma Monday (May 6th & 9th). New and current patients are encouraged to make an appointment for their full body skin check before these limited availabilities run out! EltaMD will also be present on Melanoma Monday, offering a FREE 3oz EltaMD UV Sport ($24 value) with any EltaMD purchase, or a FREE 7oz UV Sport ($48 value) with any purchase over $60 of EltaMD products (before tax)! Call or text our office at 312-245-9965 (option 2 for calls) to schedule your FREE skin exam today before these coveted appointments are gone! Also, catch Dr. Jacob on the ABC7 11am morning news and Dr. Ibrahim on Good Day Chicago at 9:30am, talking about the importance of skin cancer awareness and prevention!

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New Esthetician Schedules

As our office space becomes bigger, so does our Esthetics department! Stay tuned, as we’re adding new services and expanding our treatments in the very near future! Our Esthetics Manager, Meaghan Dare, LE, can see her patients four days a week, now on Monday - Thursday during normal office hours. Our Estheticians Lizz Malave, LE will be seeing patients on Wednesday and Friday, and Angela Preski, LE will be seeing patients on Monday and Friday, both during normal business hours. Feel free to give us a call at 312-245-9965 option 2 to schedule your consultation or treatment, like the customized PCA Peel April special, with one of our experienced Licensed Estheticians!

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April is Rosacea Awareness Month

The National Rosacea Society (NRS)designates April as Rosacea Awareness Month to educate the public on the impact of this chronic disorder, estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans. Often observed as redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that may come and go, the earliest signs of rosacea are often overlooked because people assume they are temporary. Without medical treatment the effects of rosacea can become increasingly severe. Common symptoms include blushing and flushing, persistent redness, bumps and pimples, visible blood vessels, eye irritation, burning or stinging, a dry appearance, plaques, skin thickening and swelling. The great news is that with medical help, Rosacea can be managed very well. CCSD offers many options for patients suffering with uncontrolled redness, including skincare, proprietary prescription medication and laser services. The laser services we recommend are Laser Genesis™, a series of 6 treatments without any downtime that helps reduce background redness and evens skin tone, and excel V™ that can treat more noticeable broken capillaries. Don't forget, in the month of April you can get 10% OFF an excel V treatment with one of our Fellowship-Trained Physicians! Don’t suffer from rosacea in silence - call 312-245-9965 today to see if your friendly CCSD providers have the right solution for you!

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Are You Coming To Our Grand Opening Event?

We are celebrating our big move with a Grand Opening Event on Wednesday, April 24th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. If you’ve attended CCSD events in the past, this is also our Defy Aging event, so keep an eye out for the specials being released soon along with our timeline of events that evening! Attendance is FREE, so be sure to RSVP on our website or by calling 312-245-9965 option 2. We are already reaching the cap for our guest count, so don’t miss all the deals and raffles that will be going on that night! If you don’t already, please follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with everything happening at CCSD!

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It’s Time For Our Big Move! (phone & moving schedules)

  It’s happening!! In a few short days we will be moving into our new office space at 515 N. State Street, Suite 900! We are extremely excited and ready for all our patients to see the new, state-of-the-art office! Dr. Jacob has put so much time into creating an office that staff, patients & guests will all enjoy. With a big move, unfortunately, come some necessary interruptions. We will be closing the office and shutting down our phone systems on Thursday, April 4th at noon. We will be open again and taking calls on Monday, April 8th at 8 am. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our patients and ask for your patience during this time. You can either leave us a voicemail or email [email protected], however we will be unable to answer your emails or return calls until Monday, April 8th. We kindly ask that you call us for your appointments and/or prescription refills before noon on Thursday, April 4th or on Monday, April 8th.

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Your Skin’s Wedding Day Checklist

Did you get engaged over the holiday season? If so, congratulations from us at CCSD! This is one of the most exciting times of your life and the most busy. To make it easier for you, CCSD has made a 12-month checklist to get your skin to be wedding day ready. Don’t forget to bring your mother, mother-in-law, and bridesmaids (and guys too!) with you too! 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 new wedding page for our easy to ready checklist and call us at 312-245-9965 option 2 to schedule your consultation. The countdown is on!

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The final countdown to our move!

Only 52 more days until our much anticipated move to 515 N. State Street Ste. 900 on April 8th! We will still be close to home in the River North neighborhood, now located at the bustling intersection of State and Grand (and right next to a CTA train Grand Red Line entrance). We can’t wait for you to experience this new state-of-the-art facility to help meet all of our needs! Check out the new floor plan in our waiting room when you come in for your next appointment!

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Peel Deal Week until 2/9/2019!

Peel Deal Week Don’t Forget! Our Peel Deal week will be Monday, February 4th - Saturday, February 9th, during normal clinic hours with our amazing Licensed Estheticians, Meaghan, Lizz & Angela! We haven’t done an event week like this one before! There’s so many deals to choose from that work with your schedule and budget. Angela will also be available on Tuesday discuss with you about your skincare routine and which chemical peel is right to you! There’s only a few appointments available, so give us a call at 312-245-9965 option 2 to schedule your treatment today with our experienced Licensed Estheticians!  

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Winter Skin tips from our Providers

Keep your skin looking hydrated and vibrant, even through the winter months! So many of our MDs, PAs & Aestheticians have favorite products to keep their own skin looking great during the winter months and we hope you will love them too. Dr. Jacob’s top product for a mom on the go is Neocutis Journee because it has multiple benefits all in one pump: anti-aging human growth factors, SPF 30, antioxidants and a moisturizer! Dr. Pritzker’s favorite product, that she’s raves about to her patients, is Avene Skin Recovery Cream. It’s great for sensitive skin, helps reduce redness and irritation and protects the skin's moisture barrier. Follow us on social media to see all our other staff product picks that help with dry, irritated winter skin!

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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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