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Brilliant Distinction Points for Coolsculpting Treatments

We are excited to share that Brilliant Distinctions members are now able to earn and redeem rewards for their CoolSculpting services! Brilliant Distinctions (BD) is the ‘frequent flyer’ reward program for Botox and other Allergan services. Members can now earn 200 points per Coolsculpting cycle, which translates into a $20 rebate on future eligible Brilliant Distinctions services including Botox, Juvederm, Voluma, Volbella, Vollure, Latisse and SkinMedica skin care products. The program will reward a maximum of 8 cycles per 12-month period. That’s a possible $160 saving! If you want to start saving money on your future Coolsculpting, Botox and Allergan injectable services click here to register. Rebates expire 9 months after date of issue and require a minimum of 30 days required between each treatment

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Collagen, the pathway to fresher, younger looking skin

After the age of 20, a person produces about 1% less collagen in the skin each year. By age 40, we have lost approximately 10%-20% of our collagen. By 50, we are down 20%-40%....and so the trend continues. Eek! This means that our skin becomes thinner and more fragile with age. We see diminished function of the oil glands (hydration and protection) and less elastin (elasticity) production. Wrinkle formation as a result of intrinsic aging is inevitable, but it is gradual and very normal. Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body, and the key building block for everything from connective tissue  to hair, nails and the dermis layer of our skin. It functions much like the frame of a house: providing support, inside and out. Without the frame, our house gets cracks and needs repair. The dermis layer of our skin  is made up of more than 70% collagen. Of this, 80% is Type I and 10% is Type III, providing the perfect foundation for youthful, flawless looking skin. Lucky for the patients of CCSD, we are awesome at helping you preserve and grow new collagen with everything from skincare to treatments such as Microneedling, Fraxel or CO2 laser resurfacing and Radiofrequency tissue tightening. The important thing to remember is that, much like cultivating a garden, collagen takes time to grow (2-3 months) so preparation is key.

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Treats for your Sweet – Valentine’s Day Prep

As the most amorous day of the year brings a flurry of Valentines romance around once again, there is no better time to plump your pout, energize your eyes and rejuvenate your neck. Our $100 off promotion is great for reducing expression lines to the face, hydrating lips and smoothing neck wrinkles. A quick appointment with one our board-certified physicians will tell you if you are a suitable candidate. This month Whitney Conen PA-C is also offering free consultations for ThermiSmooth radiofrequency tissue tightening to the eye area. This is a perfect choice if you aren’t quite ready to talk upper or lower eyelid surgery. If you are looking for solutions to gently and subtly make you feel like you on your best day, call 312-245-9965 today!

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Financial Reminders for 2018

The new year often means a change of insurance provider or policy. If you have new insurance, or want to know if your policy is in network, please call the office in advance of any forthcoming visit so we can run a check on your eligibility and benefits. You need to bring a copy of your current insurance card to all appointments, otherwise may risk being considered self-pay for the day. Please be aware that we do require all patients to leave a credit card on file, and have found this to be a more convenient and private option for you to pay your bill, wherever you are. With the increase in high-deductible health plans, If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to speak with our billing department, 312-245-9965, option 4. Lastly, we’d like to remind all patients that our Practice has operated a last minute cancellation and no show fee since 2016. If you need to cancel or reschedule any appointment, we do kindly ask for more than 24 business hours notice, otherwise a fee may be applicable. As a popular Practice, we operate this policy to ensure all patients have an equal and fair opportunity to see their chosen provider.

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Fire & Ice Event: January 25th 2018

Join us on January 25th for our second annual Fire and Ice event. RSVP today for this appointment based event to learn more information about miraDry, the permanent solution for underarm sweat, odor and hair reduction. If you suffer from excessive underarm sweat (also called hyperhidrosis) or just want to ditch chemical antiperspirant in 2018, this is the treatment for you! We will also be showcasing  CoolSculpting, a non-surgical option for fat reduction to the abdomen, love handles, thighs, braline, back and arms, Coolmini, for non-surgical fat reduction for a double chin. And the iS Clinical Fire & Ice Peel for intensive exfoliation. There will be exciting live demonstrations, free consultations, refreshments and event-only specials for miraDry, Coolsculpting, Coolmini and the Fire & Ice Peel. If you want to reduce underarm sweating and eliminate stubborn fat, it’s crucial to remember, all summer bodies are made in winter! Free consultations will be limited, so call 312-245-9965 today to learn more, or sign up on our website here.

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Meet Meaghan & Lizz, Licensed Estheticians

We are pleased to introduce Meghan and Lizz, licensed Chicago estheticians, each handpicked by Dr. Carolyn Jacob for their sparkly personalities and exceptional skill. Meaghan obtained her esthetic license at Pivot Point Academy. She joins us with over 5 years experience working within plastic surgery and medical skin care specialties. She loves to be on the forefront of technology and product science, enabling her to provide the perfect treatment plan for each patient. Meaghan believes we all deserves to look and feel our best, every single day. She loves helping her patients achieve that goal and her favorite treatment is dermaplaning! We welcome Meaghan’s knowledge, skill, leadership and kind, engaging personality as our full-time lead esthetician. Lizz also obtained her education at Pivot Point Academy and has been a licensed esthetician for over 12 years. She is our resident skin care guru having spent a large part of her career managing the skin care departments and inventory at Sephora and other medical dermatology practices. There isn’t much Lizz doesn’t know about how to make your skin shine. She loves building achievable, results-driven skin care regimens for her patients and her favorite treatment is the customized PCASkin Peel. We welcome Lizz’s expertise, experience and relaxing treatment style. Lizz currently works part-time hours.

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Welcome Dr. Omer Ibrahim, MD

We are pleased to announce that we have added another board-certified, fellowship trained Dermatologist to the CCSD family! Please welcome Dr. Omer Ibrahim, who joins us from completing a prestigious fellowship in cosmetic, laser and dermatologic surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Boston, with clinical faculty from the Harvard and Yale Departments of Dermatology. Dr. Ibrahim completed his medical education at Yale University School of Medicine, with an undergraduate degree from University of Cincinnati with a combined B.S. in Chemistry and B.A. in Spanish. He will focus his practice on both general and cosmetic dermatology, while placing a strong emphasis on patient education and mapping a comprehensive treatment plans for each individual patient. Alongside his extensive research and expertise in the field of hair loss, Dr. Ibrahim will also be running a Tuesday morning hair loss clinic. He also specializes in injectables, such as Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, Radiesse and all laser procedures for red blood vessels, brown spots, and laser resurfacing. Dr. Ibrahim’s clinic hours from the week commencing September 11th will be; Tuesday: 8am-6:30pm Wednesday: 10am-6:30pm Thursday: 10am-6pm Friday: 8am-4pm Saturday, 16th September: 9am-1pm Call 312-245-9965 today or email [email protected] to schedule your appointment with Dr. Ibrahim!

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National Psoriasis Awareness Month

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory and systemic condition and much more than just a rash, although it can often present like one. It often starts with a few patches here and there, mostly on elbows, knees or on extremities or in the scalp. The patches have distinct borders and are often silvery and scaly in nature. It won’t discriminate - even our very own Dr. Jacob has struggled with psoriasis since her teen years. The good news is there are so many options to treat it from topical creams to oral medication and systemic biologic medicine. Psoriasis is not contagious, awareness is! Schedule an appointment with one of our amazing providers if you think you may be suffering - we are here to help. See Dr. Jacob on The Dr. Oz Show talking about Psoriasis HERE!

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Skincare BFF’s = Antioxidant + SPF

Guys, we've told you before and we'll tell you again: Sunscreen alone is not enough to keep sun damage away. Before you have a freckle freakout and cry into your EltaMD, we have the solution! In honor of our awesome monthly special we wanted to spread the love about these two skincare BFF’s: antioxidants and sunscreens. So why do they work so well together?  There is significant research to show that antioxidants help prevent free radical damage that causes unhealthy or mutant cells. Sunscreen is still important because it prevents those molecules from getting to your cells in the first place. In short, adding a layer of an antioxidant serum or lotion under your sunscreen can add an extra line of defense for your skin and reduce photo-aging effects of the sun. Protect, apply and reapply! Here are our favorite combos: For: Acne or Combination Skin SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Serum + EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF46 Why it works: The SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF is oil free, containing 2% Phloretin, an ingredient that helps improve cell turnover, and improves the appearance of discoloration. EltaMD UV Clear SPF46 contains niacinamide which can help to calm the angry redness we often see with acne papules. Both have nice light formulations! For: Dry or Mature Skin SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum + EltaMD UV Daily SPF40 Why it works: The skinceuticals C E Ferulic contains 1% Alpha Tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, helping to neutralize free radical damage and replenish skin lipids. The EltaMD UV Daily (which comes in a tinted and non-tinted option) contains hyaluronic acid, the drink-for-your-skin water molecule to help keep skin hydrated. For: Men SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel + EltaMD UV Sport Broad Spectrum SPF50 Why it works: The comforting light gel texture is ideal for normal, oily and combination skin. It is proven to be well tolerated by men, particularly post-shaving. The EltaMD UV Sport SPF50 is ideal for swimmers, skiers, runners, golfers or those who just love to be outdoors. UV Sport is water-resistant so it won’t rinse off in water or drip into your eyes and sting when you sweat. For: One & Done Neocutis Journee Bio-restorative Day Cream SPF30 + Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF50  Why it works: Neocutis Journee is a multifunctional anti-aging cream containing a potent blend of collagen growth factors, hyaluronic acid, powerful anti-oxidants and a broad-spectrum SPF30 to help rejuvenate, hydrate, protect, nourish and revitalize the skin in just one application! Of course sunscreen requires re-application every two hours, so we recommend topping up with the Sunforgettable SPF50 mineral sunscreen brush, which feels weightless and fits easily into your purse or bag. It is perfect for on-the-go protection and skips the mess of traditional liquid sunscreens. No spills and non-greasy.

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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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