Dermatologic Surgeon Doctor Jacob 60654

Name: Carolyn Jacob, MD
Last name: Jacob
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2000
Years experience: 23
Primary Specialty: Dermatologic Surgeon
Business: Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology
Address: 515 N. State St.
Address suite: Ste. 900
Phone: +1 312-245-9965
City: Chicago
State: Illinois
Zip Code: 60654
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Jacob is a Board-Certified Dermatologist, Harvard-Trained Cosmetic and Laser Surgeon, and an Associate Clinical Instructor at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine. She is the Founder and Medical Director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology in Chicago’s River North neighborhood.
Consulting Fees: 150$
Consultation note: Consultation cost may go towards same-day treatments. Call for more info and mention RealSelf
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Northwestern Memorial
Education: 
  • Medical: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: Internal Medicine Northwestern University Evanston Hospital
  • Residencies:
  • Dermatology, University of Wisconsin Marshfield Clinic
  • Dermatology, University of Wisconsin Madison
  • Fellowship: Cosmetic and Laser Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Member of: 
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)

Carolyn Jacob, MD

Board Certification: 
Carolyn Irene Jacob (ABMSUID -022)

Viewed: 8/1/2008
Day of birth: private

Status: private
Certification: American Board of Dermatology
Dermatology – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification:
6/12/2007 – 12/31/2019
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 10/17/1999 – 12/31/2009
Education: 1995 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 20 W Kinzie St Ste 1130Chicago, IL 60610-6399 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 41.8914211,-87.6273487

Primary location: 
Location name: Chicago
State: IL
Country: US
Map point: 41.8795,-87.6242981

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/+Chicagodermatology/posts

Treatments: 
  • Accutane
  • Acoustic Wave Therapy
  • Alastin Skincare
  • Bellafill
  • Belotero
  • Biocorneum
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Botox for TMJ
  • Botox for Vaginismus
  • BroadBand Light (BBL)
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CO2 Laser
  • Collagen Injection
  • CoolMini
  • CoolSculpting
  • CoolSculpting Elite
  • Cryolipolysis
  • Cyst Removal
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermapen
  • Dermaplaning
  • DiamondGlow
  • Dysport
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Emsculpt
  • Emtone
  • Endermologie
  • Epionce
  • Excel V
  • Facial
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Fraxel Repair
  • GentleLase
  • Glacial Rx
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • IPL
  • Jessner Peel
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Genesis
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • LED Light Therapy
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Low-Level Laser Therapy
  • Micro Botox
  • Microblading
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • MiraDry
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mole Removal
  • Neocutis
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Nutrafol
  • PCA Skin Peel
  • Permanent Makeup
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Punch Excision
  • Qwo
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Contour
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Kysse
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • RHA Collection Fillers
  • Rogaine
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sculptra
  • Silagen
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • Skinbetter Science
  • SkinCeuticals
  • SkinMedica
  • SkinPen
  • SmartXide
  • Spironolactone For Acne
  • Subcision
  • Tazorac
  • TCA Peel
  • Thermage
  • ThermiSmooth Face
  • ThermiTight
  • ThermiVa
  • Tria Age Defying Laser
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Vampire Facial
  • VI Peel
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • YAG Laser
  • Zimmer ZWave

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Author, 25 peer reviewed journal articles and 12 book chapters on cosmetic and laser surgery
  • Lecturer, nationally and internationally on her current research, latest devices and treatments in cosmetic dermatology
  • Featured on Dr. Oz, Good Day Chicago, Windy City Live, NewBeauty Magazine and Online media including CBS, USA Today, ABC, FOX News, Chicago Tribune, Esquire, Allure, Forbes, and Self Magazine

Rating: 4.2
Profile views: 21540
Answer count: 157
Review count: 6
1 star count: 1
Total star count: 1
Star rating: 1.7369969864653
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Jul 27, 2022
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: May 3, 2020
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Chicago, IL, US. GPS coordinates: 41.8795,-87.6242981

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Dysport (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Dysport (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Restylane (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Dysport (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Dysport (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Injectable Fillers (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Injectable Fillers (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Mar 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Injectable Fillers (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Punch Excision (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Punch Excision (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • CoolSculpting (Feb 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CoolSculpting (Dec 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Restylane (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Dysport Prices

  • $300 – Sep 2023 – Chicago, IL
  • $400 – Sep 2023 – Chicago, IL
  • $300 – Jul 2022 – Chicago, IL
  • $400 – Jul 2022 – Chicago, IL
  • $300 – Jul 2014 – Chicago, IL
  • $300 – Oct 2011 – Chicago, IL
  • $400 – Oct 2011 – Chicago, IL
  • $300 – Oct 2011 – Chicago, IL
  • $400 – Oct 2011 – Chicago, IL

Skin Rejuvenation Prices

  • $999 – Sep 2023 – Chicago, IL
  • $999 – Jul 2022 – Chicago, IL
  • $1000 – Oct 2011 – Chicago, IL
  • $1000 – Oct 2011 – Chicago, IL

CoolSculpting Prices

  • $2000 – Sep 2023 – Chicago
  • $2000 – Jul 2023 – Chicago
  • $2000 – Dec 2014 – Chicago

Restylane Prices

  • $751 – Sep 2023 – Chicago, IL
  • $751 – Oct 2018 – Chicago, IL
  • $750 – Aug 2015 – Chicago, IL
  • $750 – Oct 2012 – Chicago, IL

Other Prices

  • $300 – Oct 2011 – Chicago, IL
  • $300 – Oct 2011 – Chicago, IL

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, https://www.chicagodermatology.com
Address
515 N. State St.Ste. 900, Chicago, Illinois, US, 60654 (GPS coordinates: 41.8914777,-87.6273264)
Phone
(312) 245-9965
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Sep 20, 2019 / Feb 23, 2023

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Should I get less Dysport but more often for my forehead and crows feet since results only last 8 wee
Dysport longevity and satisfaction
Feb 3, 2020
It appears you’re getting a lower dose of Dysport then your facial muscles require, as you should expect about 3-4 months of longevity after treatment. I would suggest seeing another Board-Certified Dermatologist, explaining the dosage and time frame you’ve laid out here. They can provide a second opinion at your cosmetic consultation for the correct dosage and injection technique so you can enjoy longer, more dramatic results from Dysport!
After 2 treatment of miradry still smell notes – Do you think undergoing a third treatment will help
Axillary Hyperhidrosis
Feb 3, 2020
Depending on the patient, their expectations, and severity of hyperhidrosis they may have, we sometimes treat our patients with a third miraDry treatment. We also perform a Starch-Iodine Test at each miraDry appointment which allows us to visually assess a patient’s sweat production and their response to treatment. See if your provider could perform this test if you haven’t already, and if a third miraDry would benefit you. And remember, miraDry reduces sweat up to 82% and odor by 89%!
How long do I have to avoid sun exposure after Fraxel 1550?
Sun Exposure post Fraxel 1550
Jan 13, 2020
You should always wear SPF 30 or higher with zinc oxide to protect your skin. UVA & UVB rays break down collagen so you want to protect your investment. If planning a sunny vacation, pack a large brimmed hat, SPF 30, and sun protection clothing. Do outdoor activities before 10 am or after 4 pm when the sun’s rays are less direct. 
What is the best laser for large pores on my nose?
Pore size treatments
Jan 13, 2020
Pores are best refined with AHA, tretinoin, microdermabrasions and microneedling. Pre size is largely genetic and can enlarge over time. Daily medications can help to keep them clean. 
How can this happen to my hair in 4 months? Please help. Should I try Propecia or PRP?
Hair loss options
Jan 13, 2020
You should see a board-certified dermatology to evaluate your hormones and vitamin D levels, then depending on findings set up a treatment plan. Severe dieting and steroids can cause telogen effluvium. This is where the hair sheds dramatically after these changes. It will take at least 6 months to stabilize and start growing hair. PRP can help, but have your lab work done before to make sure there are not other issues that need to be addressed.
Is it appropriate to continue getting PRP once a month, continually?
PRP protocol
Jan 13, 2020
Current research supports once a month treatment for 3 months then maintenance treatments every 6 months. If your hair is shedding after one month, you may need to speak with your dermatologist and evaluate other possible issues such as iron deficiency, which may be aggravating your loss. 
Difference between cross linked and non-cross linked hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid, cross-linked/non-cross linked
Jan 13, 2020
Non cross linked hyaluronic acid is a topical moisturizer. Cross linked HA is used as an injectable filler substance, such as Restylane, for areas of volume loss. These last for 6-18 months depending on the type, area treated and amount used. 
23, wanna get fillers but first I’d like to know what doctors here suggest me and what kind of filler
Eye Treatments
Jan 13, 2020
Upper eyelid sagging can be treated non-surgically with Thermage FLX treatments. Upper eyelid fat pads must be surgically removed. Lower eyelid hollowing can be treated with HA fillers and typically last 6-12 months. 
I had my 3rd miraDry treatment but only my right arm is still without odor and sweat, the left still
MiraDry
Jan 13, 2020
Have your board-certified dermatologist evaluate both under arms using a starch iodine test to see where the sweat and potential odor, is coming from. Sometimes patients have sweat or order beyond the treatment area. 
Will CoolSculpting help me and how many treatments should I get?
Coolsculpting vs Liposuction
Jan 13, 2020
You are a great candidate for liposuction with good skin tone but with Coolsculpting you can non-surgically reduce fat by approximately 25% in each area. I would consider using the advantage plus, twice on your lower and upper abdomen, as well as the cool curve 2-4 times on your wait for best results. 
I’m thinking of having my tear troughs filled and also lip filler
Filler Treatment for Tear Troughs and Lips
Aug 27, 2019
Seek an expert Board Certified Dermatologist injector to treat the malar cheek area beneath the tear troughs with Restylane Lyft or Voluma. This will also help raise the tear troughs and make the area more youthful. The lips can be gently plumped with Restylane Refyne which has nice elasticity for ares of high movement. 
I’m a 49-year old, fair-skinned woman with severe anorexia nervosa, which has led to gaunt, sunken ch
Sculptra for Hollowness
Aug 27, 2019
With a loss of subcutaneous fat it is very difficult to attain a youthful look. One of the first biostimulators to be studied for severe facial fat loss is Sculptra. It is a biostimulator which generates your own collagen, but will not lead to puffiness. It may be possible that 8 or more treatments may be needed (monthly) to generate enough collagen for some improvement. 
I want to avoid fillers for as long as possible for my tear troughs, but if it’s needed, when should
Tear Trough Treatments
Aug 27, 2019
Makeup can conceal the hollow by reflecting light away from the trough. Many patients benefit from a small amount of filler in the medial cheek (medial malar cheek) at the junction of the tear trough and the cheek as there is fat loss with age in that area. Hyaluronic acid filler in this area will last for many months. Make sure you see a Board Certified Dermatologist who is an expert in fillers when treating the face. 
Is it normal to have some injection spots from fillers?
Treatment for Injection Spots from Fillers
Aug 27, 2019
See a Board Certified Dermatologist to see if they are a tiny amount of the hyaluronic acid product which has risen to just beneath the surface of the skin. The blue dots can be easily extracted using an #11 blade and cotton tipped applicators.  
I’m a kickboxer will fillers move if I get hit in the face?
Consider a Biostimulator
Aug 27, 2019
It hasn’t been documented that hyaluronic acid fillers can move on impact, however you may want to consider a biostimulator, such as Sculptra instead. Sculptra helps to generate your own collagen after a series of 3-4 treatments. Be careful and wear head gear too!

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/24/2023