Pamper Yourself While Improving Your Appearance at Naperville’s John Bull Center, Serving All of Western Chicago and Beyond
Our licensed estheticians provide complimentary skin care consultations for women and men seeking help with their concerns, ranging from wrinkles, blemishes, and other cosmetic issues to dealing with how the stress of life ages a once-youthful face. The John Bull Center’s non-surgical MediSpa services in Naperville are curated with all of this in mind. The MediSpa services consultation includes a digital complexion analysis with our Image Pro technology and skin scanner. Armed with this information, along with a discussion about your goals, our estheticians will make recommendations tailored to address your unique skin concerns.
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Facials are tailored to address your skin concerns and improve tone and texture.
Chemical peels provide mild- and medium-depth exfoliation.
Dermaplaning is ideal for exfoliation with the added benefit of removing unwanted hairs on the face (peach fuzz).
IPL improves the appearance of red facial vessels and brown spots from sun damage.
Laser Genesis reduces redness, minimizes pore size, and stimulates collagen production.
Vaginal rejuvenation tightens lax tissues, addresses urinary incontinence, and increases moisture.
The science of heat powering ThermiSmooth® treatments stimulates collagen and tightens lax skin around the eyes and mouth.
Microdermabrasion exfoliating polish combined with a peel is a same-day treatment with beautiful benefits.
Clear + Brilliant® is a shallow-depth laser resurfacing treatment to exfoliate dull-looking skin and soften fine lines and wrinkles with no down time.
Relax your way to an even and glowing complexion with traditional microdermabrasion, but without the dust.
Diminish aging signs and skin flaws with the renewing benefits of microneedling, a revitalizing remedy that replenishes collagen in your skin for a natural and healthy glow.
Get rid of unwanted or excessive hair growth with laser hair removal and stay beach-ready all year long.
The innovative CoolSculpting® system effectively targets and prepares stubborn fat cells for removal for a slimmer and contoured body shape. Now, DualSculpting® allows for the same results in half the time.
Enjoy the benefits of skin care products applied at home, including SkinMedica®, Latisse®, ZO Medical® and ZO Health®, and Colorescience® mineral makeup.
Rejuvenate with Facials, Peels, and More for Western Chicago and Naperville
Uneven skin tone and texture is an ongoing problem for many women and men—even those who routinely exfoliate and moisturize. Anyone who feels self-conscious about the appearance of their skin, despite all the hard work they invest in it, can enjoy the results of skin tone and texture treatments, including peels and facials, at the John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa. We strive to deliver the best texture and skin tone treatments Naperville has to offer. Skin tone and texture treatments are non-invasive procedures designed to target and minimize the appearance of hyperpigmentation, flushed skin, and patchy or scaly skin. These treatments can help those who choose them to enjoy a much smoother and clearer appearance, leading to the kind of complexion that’s ready for its close-up. Skin tone and texture treatments can be used on facial skin, as well as the neck, chest, hands, and more.
How Do Skin Tone and Texture Treatments Work?
At the John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa, we offer a range of options for addressing uneven skin tone and texture. Treatments include photofacial skin rejuvenation, exosome facials with microneedling, Pearl fractional ablative laser resurfacing, Clear + Brilliant non-ablative laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion. Laser treatments use focused light to target and heat the underlying cause of the uneven skin tone and texture, peels use a combination of chemicals designed to lighten spots and improve texture, microneedling makes collagen-inducing channels in the skin and can inject beneficial exosomes below the surface, and microdermabrasion polishes away the outermost surface. In order to determine which treatment is right for you, you’ll need to schedule a consultation with Dr. John Bull or his clinical aesthetician at the John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Facials and Other Skin Tone and Texture Treatments in Western Chicago?
Ideal candidates are those who have flushed skin, patchy skin, or hyperpigmentation as a result of sun damage, aging, or genetics. Certain treatments will be more ideal for specific patients, so details are best discussed at a personalized consultation, when cosmetic goals can be discussed and the skin can be examined.
“I felt very comfortable and enjoyed how well they answered any questions I had. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an informative doctors office.”*
- Corttanie, Patient
*Individual Results May Vary
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There’s no extensive recovery involved with these procedures, though your skin may appear slightly flushed and feel sensitive after your skin tone and texture treatment. It is important to commit to wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day and applying good skincare products to preserve results, as hyperpigmentation may occur after exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Results vary depending on the specific treatment, and multiple sessions may be needed in order to achieve your aesthetic goals. Most Naperville skin tone treatment patients, however, should expect to see improvement in their skin tone and texture shortly after undergoing their first treatment.
Skin-Smoothing Non-Invasive Exfoliation for Western Chicago and Naperville
At the John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Medispa, we understand the importance of feeling good about the way you look. We also understand that not everyone wants surgery or injections, which is why we offer one of the most effective non-invasive skin treatments available: chemical peels. Western Chicago-area women and men come to our Naperville office to enjoy popular peels applied in a comfortable and relaxing environment. We strive to deliver the best chemical peels Naperville has to offer.
How Does a Chemical Peel Work?
A chemical peel treatment involves applying a mild chemical solution to specific areas of the face, neck, or hands to exfoliate the skin and provide a rejuvenated look. As the solution dries and is peeled off, it gently removes with it the aged and sun-damaged outermost layer of skin, revealing the smoother-textured skin underneath. The exfoliation also prompts skin cells to begin making new collagen, which leads to ongoing stronger, smoother, healthier-looking skin. The strength of the chemicals used in the peel depend on multiple factors, including the patient’s desired results. A mixture of light solutions can be used for a simple exfoliation, whereas stronger chemicals can be used for deeper immersion into the skin. All chemicals, however, are safe and gentle and cause minimal discomfort.
What Can a Chemical Peel Treat?
Chemical peels have been shown to help improve several minor skin concerns caused by ultraviolet radiation exposure and natural aging, including age spots or dark spots, irregular areas of skin pigmentation, rough skin and scaly patches, freckles, the appearance of scars, acne and acne scars, minor wrinkles and fine lines, and more.
Some skin problems—such as loose or sagging skin, deep lines or wrinkles, broken capillaries, deep scars, and visible overly large pores—are best addressed with something other than chemical peels.
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Who Is a Good Candidate for Chemical Peels in Western Chicago?
Women and men with mild to moderate sun damage and visible signs of aging make good chemical peel candidates. It is important for our Naperville chemical peel patients to have skin that is generally healthy, with no infections, and to have a clear understanding of what the chemical peel will do during and after the procedure. Understanding the results to expect can improve satisfaction with the outcome, as well as lower stress, which improves healing times.
What Chemical Peel Results Can Be Expected?
Patients who get chemical peels at Naperville’s John Bull Center most commonly report mild and temporary itching, redness, and burning sensations after their treatment. These side effects typically resolve within a few days.
Because chemical peels leave skin temporarily more vulnerable to damage from the sun, you need to take extra care in the days after your treatment: Minimize sun exposure as much as possible—especially during hours of direct sunlight—and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen and wide-brimmed hat if you must go out.
What Is Available Beyond Chemical Peels in Western Chicago?
The John Bull Center MediSpa offers multiple options for both exfoliating and encouraging collagen production in the skin. Microdermabrasion gently removes the outermost layer with a diamond-tipped device, while microneedling creates tiny channels in the skin that kick-start natural healing processes and allow topical products to better penetrate the surface. Set up an appointment with our team so we can help you decide which treatment option would work best for you.
Gentle Exfoliation to Provide a Glowing, Younger-Looking Complexion for Western Chicago and Naperville
If you not only have fine lines, uneven skin tone, and dry or patchy skin—but you also want to do something about these cosmetic problems so you have a smoother and more even look—it’s time to discover microdermabrasion at the Chicago area’s John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa, serving Naperville and beyond. We strive to deliver the best microdermabrasion Naperville has to offer. Microdermabrasion is one of our most commonly performed treatments, good for mildly exfoliating the skin to create a brighter, rejuvenated appearance. Gently removing dead and dull skin can benefit just about anyone. This treatment is performed by one of our highly trained aestheticians, so don’t go typing “microdermabrasion near me” into your phone and choosing a provider at random. Experience makes a difference.
How Does Microdermabrasion Work?
Microdermabrasion is a manual exfoliation treatment for removing dull, dry skin. That means it uses mechanical action—in this case, a device for physically loosening the dead cells—instead of a chemical solution, as with peels. While some microdermabrasion devices blast fine crystals at the skin to exfoliate it, the John Bull Center team uses the exclusive Apeel crystal-free system. This device employs a diamond-tipped wand that frees dead skin without the mess of crystals. The loosened cells are quickly vacuumed away.
What Can Microdermabrasion Treat?
Microdermabrasion is designed to soften fine lines that develop due to sun damage or the natural breakdown of collagen, elastin, and more in the skin over time.
The gentle exfoliations can also give the skin a more even tone and texture by buffing away the dead surface layer of skin cells. A post-care regimen may be provided at the time of your treatment to ensure you get the most out of your rejuvenating microdermabrasion session.
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“Dr. Bull takes the time to listen to his patients and that is why I like him. I have gone to him for over three years and the results are precise. Thank you.”*
- Susan, Patient
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Who Is a Good Candidate for Microdermabrasion in Western Chicago?
Men and women of all ages can benefit from microdermabrasion. The best candidates for this treatment are those who want their skin to look brighter and who need some help restoring their once-healthy glowing skin.
Each microdermabrasion treatment takes about a half an hour to complete and is very comfortable. Your skin may look red and feel slightly tender in the day following your session, but will quickly heal. You can return to your typical daily life right away. Removing the dead cells that clog pores and cause irregular rough patches can make skin care products more effective because they are more easily absorbed. A smoother surface also helps with makeup application and a more even final look. Microdermabrasion treatments once or twice a month are ideal for maintaining the smooth and radiant results. Many of our Naperville microdermabrasion patients also choose it before special events so they can show up with a rejuvenated and more youthful appearance. Microdermabrasion can be performed once or as part of a series of treatments. Our medical spa staff can help create a plan that is customized to your needs, based on your skin and the results you’re looking to achieve.
At the John Bull Center MediSpa, we offer multiple treatments for skin rejuvenation, since different people have different goals, skin types, timelines, and other factors. For patients who want exfoliation of a different sort, chemical peels work well to remove the dull layer that makes the surface appear aged. Microneedling does not exfoliate, but uses fine needles to make channels in the skin, each one prompting a healing response that involves production of rejuvenating collagen. The channels also allow for easier absorption of many products that benefit the skin. Join us in discovering what would work best for you. Share your cosmetic goals with us, and let us develop a plan.
Clearing Hyperpigmentation and Sun Damage for Western Chicago and Naperville
Spots on the skin can make it difficult to achieve your ideal complexion and make you look older than you really are. These typically brown spots—commonly referred to as hyperpigmentation, sun spots, age spots, and liver spots—can be tough to treat with over-the-counter creams and serums. That’s why we offer age spot treatments at Naperville’s John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa. We strive to deliver the best age spot treatments Naperville has to offer. Each non-invasive age spot treatment at our medical spa is designed to target and break down both red and brown pigments within the skin. These treatments can help women and men alike enjoy a much clearer appearance, leading to a healthy and beautifully photogenic complexion. Age spot treatments can be used on facial skin, as well as the neck, chest, hands, and other parts of the body.
How Do Age Spot Treatments Work?
At the John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa, we use Cutera Limelight and chemical peels for our age spot treatments. Each option uses a unique method to break up pigment: Light energy is absorbed by darker-pigmented cells, which heat to the point of damage, after which they are reabsorbed by the body or sloughed off. Peels use a special solution to exfoliate the surface of the skin, with hyperpigmented areas being removed along with the dead cells and debris. Both methods give the skin a youthful and healthy glow. In order to determine which brown spot treatment is right for you, you’ll need to schedule a consultation at the John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa. In addition to the age spot treatment, we can customize a skin care regimen using medical-grade products to help reduce the chance of new brown spots from developing. These products suppress the cells that cause the hyperpigmentation.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Age Spot Treatments in Western Chicago?
Anyone who has red or brown spots on the skin as a result of sun damage or aging is potentially a good candidate for these treatments. We can assess your skin and hear your cosmetic goals during a personalized consultation, then develop a treatment plan designed to address your specific spots.
“Dr Bull and his staff are wonderful and very professional! I would highly recommend seeing Dr Bull!”* - RG, Patient
*Individual Results May Vary
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Many of our Naperville age spot treatment patients say that their skin feels warm and extra sensitive as well as appears flushed after treatment, but there’s no recovery time needed. The treated skin should be protected from sun exposure, since ultraviolet radiation can cause new hyperpigmentation to develop.
Most of our Naperville age spot treatment patients should expect to see a reduction in the appearance of brown and red spots after a single treatment—but keep in mind that every person is unique, and results depend on the treatment. Since ultraviolet radiation exposure is a primary driver of the development of spots, specialized skincare products should be applied regularly to maintain the results, and sunscreen should be worn to reduce the chances of new spots forming.
Treating Wrinkles, Redness, Large Pores, and More for Western Chicago and Naperville
Everybody’s skin ages, with wrinkles and other changes that make the face appear weathered or tired developing over time. Although this is an expected part of getting older, sun exposure makes it happen faster. Ultraviolet radiation breaks down collagen, elastin, and other helpful molecules in the skin, as well as causes dark spots to develop.
Laser Genesis at Naperville’s John Bull Center is ideal for Western Chicago-area women and men who want to fix this damage, using focused energy to specifically target signs of aging and areas where the sun has made you appear older than you actually are. Since many patients are unhappy with their signs of premature aging, Dr. John Bull wanted to provide a solution that applied advanced technology to promote vibrant and healthy-looking skin. He chose Laser Genesis for its proven abilities and safe, discrete, and effective results made possible by its non-invasive laser technology. At The John Bull Center, we strive to deliver the best Laser Genesis Naperville has to offer.
What Does Laser Genesis Treat?
Laser Genesis is ideal for addressing a range of cosmetic problems caused by aging and sun damage, including fine lines and other wrinkles, large pores, and uneven skin texture. It can also help with excessive redness on the face, which is a common symptom of rosacea, as well as scars. You can expect to see subtle yet consistent results after each treatment, without unwanted side effects such as bruising or excessive skin irritation.
How Does Laser Genesis Work?
Since collagen loss is such a major factor in developing signs of aging, collagen renewal is an important part of renewing healthy, younger-looking skin.
Laser Genesis stimulates collagen production by gently heating skin layers below the surface, where collagen-producing cells are found. The light energy from a Laser Genesis treatment also generates heat in dilated capillaries, causing the visible blood vessels to contract and collapse, reducing redness. Both effects are gradual, with the body’s natural collagen production and re-absorption of vessels happening over weeks and months.
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What Is a Laser Genesis Session Like in Naperville?
While Laser Genesis is an appropriate treatment for many patients, the John Bull Center team still prioritizes thorough consultations to ensure the most ideal solution is being recommended.
You will be encouraged to share your specific areas of concern, which will allow us to understand your cosmetic goals. After assessing the condition of your skin, we can suggest a treatment plan. Our Naperville Laser Genesis patients will find that the treatment itself generates warmth in the skin, as well as a sensation on the surface. We work to make it as comfortable as possible, and the process is generally well tolerated as the device moves over the treatment area.
What Laser Genesis Results Can Be Expected?
Although most patients report few if any side effects, the most common is a slight redness that disappears within a few hours of treatment.
Our Naperville Laser Genesis patients may require up to six treatments in order to achieve optimal results. Every patient’s condition and needs vary, so specifics on everything from a desire for a more youthful glow to a smoother surface to rosacea redness are best discussed during the consultation. The cosmetic results of an individual treatment session are often subtle, but the overall effect of multiple treatments can be quite dramatic.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Laser Genesis in Western Chicago?
Virtually anyone with visible signs of aging and sun damage may be a good candidate for Laser Genesis at the John Bull Center. As with any treatment, patients should be in good general health and have a good mental grasp on the results the treatment can provide.
“Doctor Bull and the office staff are very kind and comforting. I feel like they listen thoroughly and have your best interest in mind.”
- Jennifer, Patient
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What Other Laser Treatments are Available?
Laser Genesis is just one of the many light-based treatments available at Naperville's John Bull Center, which also offers laser skin resurfacing, laser hair removal, and laser vein removal. Our team is incredibly experienced when it comes to light-based options, as well as other non-surgical treatments designed to rejuvenate the face.
Improving Feminine Wellness with ThermiVa® for Western Chicago and Naperville
Childbirth is one of the main causes of looseness or discomfort that develop in the vaginal area, though menopause and other realities of the natural aging process also play a role. At the John Bull Center, we offer non-surgical ThermiVa for safe and gentle vaginal rejuvenation. Western Chicago-area patients can come to our Naperville office to restore their feminine appearance and wellness with no incisions or sutures needed—just gently applied energy that allows your body to improve itself naturally. We strive to deliver the best vaginal rejuvenation Naperville has to offer.
Many who find themselves dealing with laxity and other unwanted changes in their vaginal area may choose to just live with the resulting loss of sensation and confidence. These problems can go untreated for years due to embarrassment or shame. The John Bull Center team, led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Bull, believes that no one should have to suffer with the discomfort, pain, or emotional distress caused by vaginal changes. We treat every Naperville vaginal rejuvenation patient with care and respect and can restore and revive your vaginal area without surgery or downtime.
How Does ThermiVa Vaginal Rejuvenation Work?
Since collagen loss is such a major factor in developing signs of aging, collagLaxity, dryness, and similar problems that develop in the vaginal area are the result of several factors, but one of the primary problems is loss of collagen. A sturdy but flexible protein, collagen thickens the skin, allows structures to hold their shape, and provides a framework for moisturizing hyaluronic acid.en renewal is an important part of renewing healthy, younger-looking skin.
Age-related collagen loss, coupled with changes caused by childbirth, causes tissues in the vaginal area to be more prone to drying out and less able to maintain a firm and “tight” position. Restoring plentiful collagen to the area can address those problems and more. The ThermiVa device, shaped like a softly curving “S” to provide maximum comfort throughout the vaginal rejuvenation treatment, accomplishes this by emitting radiofrequency energy into the vaginal wall and vulvar tissues, where it is converted to controlled heat. This vaginal rejuvenation process stimulates the tissues in the internal and external vaginal areas to shrink into smaller bundles, tightening and strengthening treated areas. The heat also promotes the production of collagen beneath the surface, gradually improving the structure of the tissues over time.
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What Can Vaginal Rejuvenation Treat?
As women age, excessive stretching of vaginal tissues can cause a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms, including decreased sensation during intimacy (and resulting decreased libido), discomfort and dryness, incontinence due to diminished bladder support, and loss of self-confidence.
ThermiVa provides a non-surgical, non-invasive alternative to restore and revitalize your vaginal area using safe and effective radiofrequency energy. The vaginal rejuvenation device is specially designed with comfort and safety in mind, providing gentle treatment that allows most patients to return to many typical activities right away.
What Vaginal Rejuvenation Results Can Be Expected?
Through a series of about three ThermiVa treatments scheduled about a month apart, many of our Naperville vaginal rejuvenation patients experience alleviation of their symptoms, increased sensation during intimacy, decreased incontinence, and improved overall comfort and tightness. Vaginal rejuvenation results may vary, but many patients continue experiencing results for a year after treatment as collagen levels rise in the months following their treatment.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Vaginal Rejuvenation in Western Chicago?
Vaginal tissues can stretch as a result of a variety of factors. Women who are seeking a non-surgical, non-invasive vaginal rejuvenation option and who are in good health may be ideal candidates for ThermiVa. During your consultation, Dr. Bull and the John Bull Center medical team will evaluate your individual condition and treatment expectations to determine if ThermiVa is right for you for vaginal rejuvenation.
What Can Be Done Beyond Vaginal Rejuvenation for Feminine Wellness and Appearances in Western Chicago?
In addition to stretching vaginal tissues, age and childbirth can cause other changes to the area, including altering the size and shape of the vaginal lips, known as the labia. Some women have labia that are naturally larger or asymmetrical. In either case, surgical labiaplasty can be used to reduce the size of the labia and address chafing, discomfort, visual asymmetry, and vaginal lips that are visible in certain outfits, such as yoga pants.
Vaginal rejuvenation may be combined with other treatments and procedures designed to address the changes caused by pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Talk to the John Bull Center team about an overall “Mommy Makeover” to restore pre-baby contours and conditions.
Reducing Facial Wrinkles with Radiofrequency Energy for Western Chicago and Naperville
Like just about everyone, you are either dealing with wrinkles, lines, and visible signs of aging—or you will be as time goes by. You probably also wish that you could deal with these cosmetic issues so you can restore your skin’s youthful and well-rested appearance.
With non-surgical ThermiSmooth at Naperville’s John Bull Center, a smoother, younger-looking face is possible. It is ideal for the areas around the eyes and mouth, as well as the neck, cheeks, and forehead. Facial wrinkle reduction with ThermiSmooth uses the power of radiofrequency energy and heat to tighten and tone the skin, which can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by natural aging and damage from ultraviolet radiation. The treatment can help remove years off of a patient’s face, all without requiring surgery or social downtime. At The John Bull Center, we strive to deliver the best ThermiSmooth Naperville has to offer.
What Does ThermiSmooth Treat?
Facial wrinkles have many contributing causes, but one of the main factors is collagen loss. Your skin makes less and less of the protein as the years go by, and sun exposure makes the problem worse by causing collagen to break down more rapidly. Without collagen’s strength and flexibility—and considering the gradual loss of other important molecules, like elastin and hyaluronic acid—wrinkles form. ThermiSmooth is ideal for treating these mild to moderate facial lines and creases on the forehead, cheeks, and neck, as well as around the eyes and mouth.
How Does ThermiSmooth Work?
The ThermiRF™ system powering non-invasive ThermiSmooth treatments sends radiofrequency energy through the surface of the skin, keeping the outermost layers intact while creating heat below.
The RF energy converts to heat in the treatment area, prompting the existing collagen to tighten and stimulating the production of new collagen in specialized cells. The result is a smoothing effect seen right away, as well as continued improvements as collagen levels rise again in the skin.
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What Is a ThermiSmooth Session Like in Naperville?
A specially designed temperature-controlled handpiece is gently rolled over the skin in the treatment area. Many of our Naperville ThermiSmooth patients say that the feeling of the treatment applicator moving in small, circular motions is similar to a warm massage. There are no incisions, as nothing is inserted into the skin.
What ThermiSmooth Results Can Be Expected?
As with any tissue-heating treatment, the skin may appear slightly flushed or pink after a ThermiSmooth session. This coloration should fade within the first two to four hours. Since the treatment does not involve removing the surface of the skin or damaging any underlying tissues, there is no down time needed.
Collagen remodeling will provide a smoothing effect visible in the days and weeks after a treatment, but collagen generation takes a bit more time. Specific results can vary from person to person, and multiple ThermiSmooth treatment sessions may be needed in order to achieve your unique aesthetic goals. All of this will be discussed during your medical spa consultation.
Who Is a Good Candidate for ThermiSmooth Wrinkle Reduction in Western Chicago?
Ideal candidates for facial wrinkle reduction have mild to moderate wrinkles and lines, but may not be ready for traditional facelift surgery. Anyone considering this radiofrequency treatment should be healthy and have realistic expectations for their results.
Are There More Skin-Smoothing Options in Western Chicago?
The John Bull Center also offers ThermiTight, which uses the same radiofrequency energy driving ThermiSmooth, but delivers it via a probe inserted beneath the skin to tighten tissue on the neck, belly, thighs, and elsewhere.
Patients with dimpled skin on their legs and buttocks can get a smoother look with focused cellulite treatments that target this specific problem caused by the interplay of connective bands and fat beneath the surface.
Prevent Signs of Facial Aging from Appearing in the Skin at Naperville’s John Bull Center, Serving All of Western Chicago and Beyond
The John Bull Center team has a range of nonsurgical treatments available to smooth out facial wrinkles and address dullness. While these are very beneficial, we also encourage women and men alike to not just deal with cosmetic problems as they develop, but to work on preventing them in the first place. Clear + Brilliant® at our Naperville office is ideal for this, employing completely non-invasive laser light to both improve the health and appearance of the skin, as well as guard against the development of new wrinkles and textural irregularities. We strive to deliver the best Clear and Brilliant Laser Naperville has to offer.
What Does The Clear And Brilliant Laser Treat?
Many signs of aging develop as collagen production slows with age. This drop in collagen is also accompanied by a corresponding loss of elastin, hyaluronic acid, and other helpful molecules. The result is increasing dryness and laxity, which leads to fine lines. Aging skin also tends to show more pigment irregularities and develop further cosmetic issues. Clear and Brilliant Laser can smooth out unwanted fine lines, as well as minimize the appearance of large pores, reduce redness and the “blotchiness” of uneven tone, address “bags” under the eyes, and more.
How Does The Clear and Brilliant Laser Work?
The laser light from the Clear + Brilliant device makes hundreds of thousands of incredibly tiny “treatment zones” in the skin’s surface, where dead and dry cells create a dull look and contribute to the prominence of wrinkles and other irregularities. As the body heals these treatment zones, the collagen created naturally for these repairs improves the health and appearance of the skin as a whole. The damaged surface is ultimately replaced by more youthful, elastic, smooth, and vibrant tissue.
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What Is a Clear and Brilliant Laser Session Like in Naperville?
There are no incisions or injections involved with the Clear and Brilliant Laser, which makes this an appealing treatment for patients who want results without any invasive techniques. The treatment session itself involves the application of a topical gel to decrease the sensation of heat from the laser and takes less than half an hour.
What Happens After a Clear and Brilliant Laser Session?
Because the laser used for Clear and Brilliant is so gentle, there is low risk of any lasting side effects. Post-treatment recovery generally takes only a few hours, and redness from the laser will fade within a day.
Results are visible shortly after the session, but ongoing collagen production and healing will continue to improve your appearance for weeks. Many of our Naperville Clear and Brilliant Laser patients find that they get their best results after four to six sessions.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Clear and Brilliant Laser in Western Chicago?
Anyone who wants to address mild to moderate signs of aging, as well as to prevent new signs of aging from developing over time, can benefit from routine Clear and Brilliant Laser treatments—especially if they want to avoid needles and scalpels.
What Other Laser Options Are Available?
For more dramatic results, the John Bull Center also offers laser skin resurfacing, which works on the same premise—removing areas of the surface to prompt healing—but is more intense. Light can also be used for laser vein removal, laser vein treatments, laser cellulite reduction, laser hair removal, and more.
Improving Skin Tone, Texture, and More with Collagen Induction Therapy for Western Chicago and Naperville
Microneedling is one of the most effective, nonsurgical skin-renewing treatments available for women and men interested in reducing the appearance of acne scarring, improving skin tone and texture, and achieving a healthy, youthful glow. For anyone seeking an answer to the problem of age-related collagen loss and environmental damage, microneedling at the Chicago area’s John Bull Center may be the ideal choice. We strive to deliver the best microneedling Naperville has to offer.
Also known as collagen induction therapy for its ability to trigger production of the important protein in the skin, microneedling is a treatment employed to address signs of aging, improve the appearance of acne scarring, and remove stretch marks. This procedure involves the use of a device covered in tiny needles, which are gently rolled over the surface of the skin, creating tiny holes that stimulate the production of collagen.
How Does Microneedling Work?
Microneedling uses fine, sterile needles to make “micro injuries” in the skin’s surface, triggering the body’s healing capabilities. This is a natural response, because your body is under the impression that the skin is damaged by the needles, which is why it starts to produce collagen—a substance used in repairing wounds and that gives your skin strength and elasticity—and helps to replace dead skin cells through a process known as skin cell turnover.
What Is a Microneedling Treatment Like?
The best option for patients considering microneedling is to visit a provider who is well versed in the technology and experienced in using it to treat a range of patients. The John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa team in Naperville, IL, will ensure the treatment is performed safely and instruct you on how to take care of your skin in the days following your session.
The procedure starts with a cleansing face wash, after which an anesthetic is applied to reduce sensation. Then, a serum is spread over the surface of the skin to allow the microneedling device to glide smoothly without causing discomfort. During the procedure itself, the needles create tiny channels, allowing the serum to penetrate below the surface and treat the skin as well. For about an hour, our Naperville microneedling patients will feel like their skin is being subjected to a light massage as the microneedles pass over it, making tiny punctures to trigger the production of collagen.
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“Been coming to him for years. Very professional, takes his time to answer all questions. I highly recommend him and his staff.”*
- Carrie, Patient
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What Is Microneedling with Exosomes in Western Chicago?
Exosomes are parts of cells responsible for communicating from cell to cell. Basically, they tell tissue and other cells what to do. For example, if they’re introduced to a wound, they can tell the skin to produce more collagen to speed up cellular turnover to close and repair the injury.
Because exosomes are the center of cellular communication, we’ve learned to program them to perform specific actions that produce a client’s ideal results. Microneedling with exosome therapy is an innovative new treatment that uses the power of your stem cells’ messaging centers—your exosomes—to rejuvenate the skin with a more specific and direct impact on such significant complexion concerns as skin tone and texture irregularities, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, large pores, dullness, and more.
During your treatment, exosomes are extracted and added to a special growth-activating serum, which is then inserted into a special microneedling device that injects it into deeper layers of the skin. Over time and with enough treatments, skin looks smoother, healthier, and a lot more radiant. The process takes the same amount of time as a standard microneedling treatment—about 45 to 60 minutes— and results in smoother, dewy skin that appears healthier and feels firmer. You may need about three microneedling treatments with exosomes, spaced about six to eight weeks apart, to see results. There’s no downtime associated with this therapy, although your skin may appear slightly flushed and feel tender for a day or two after your treatment, as with all microneedling sessions.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Microneedling in Western Chicago?
Microneedling can be used on any skin type, from surfaces that are naturally smooth to skin that has been marked by chickenpox or acne. The treatment is commonly chosen by people whose skin has begun to lose its elasticity over time due to a natural drop in collagen production. Ideal candidates are free from skin infections, generally healthy, and understand the result possible.
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Trade Shaving and Waxing for Focused Energy Treatments in the Western Chicago Area
Do you have unwanted hair on your arms, back, shoulders, legs, bikini line, or even your stomach and chest? If that’s the case, it’s time to discover laser hair removal at Naperville’s John Bull Center, serving Western Chicago-area men and women who want smooth skin but are tired of routinely using razors. We strive to deliver the best laser hair removal Naperville has to offer.
Although we’ve moved from painstaking plucking to Googling “laser hair removal near me,” the desire for at least some skin that’s smooth and bare has not changed for thousands of years. Fortunately, treatments have. Dr. John Bull chose Cutera CoolGlide for laser hair removal at his practice because it uses 21st-century technology to solve an age-old problem. Cleared for long-lasting hair reduction, the CoolGlide laser hair removal device can treat men and women of all skin types safely and effectively all year-round. That means no more painful waxing, electrolysis, or razors.
What Can Laser Hair Removal Treat?
This technology can be used on popular treatment zones, such as the bikini area, the back, the arms and legs, the chest and shoulders, facial areas, and more. While previous generations of laser hair removal devices did not work as well on tanned skin, this is not a problem for Cutera CoolGlide.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Every hair on your head or body grows from a follicle, which contains pigment-producing cells that give the strands their color. Laser hair removal works by sending light into the follicles, where the darker pigmentation absorbs the energy and rapidly heats up to a point that damages the hair-growing cells.
Only cells that are in what is known as the “active phase” can be treated this way. Since about 80 percent of a treatment area’s follicles are active at any given time, several treatments spread out over weeks or months will be necessary to ensure all follicles are properly targeted. Once damaged by the heat, the follicles “shut down.” The existing hair shafts will fall out, and no new hair will grow to replace them for quite some time—much longer than possible after shaving that cuts the hairs to the surface of the skin or plucking and waxing that pull the hairs out but leave the follicle working to grow new hairs. As follicle activity gradually returns following laser hair removal, the new hairs should be finer and lighter in color, making them less noticeable and easier to deal with.
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What Laser Hair Removal Results Can Be Expected?
Right after your CoolGlide session, the area may appear a bit red and swollen. Three to seven days after the laser hair removal treatment, you may experience what seems to be regrowth of hair.
Actually, most of these hairs are being shed from the follicle as a result of your treatment and are not re-growing. You should not wax or tweeze your hair between treatments, but it is permissible to shave. Most areas require six treatments, but the number of CoolGlide sessions required for optimal long-term benefits depends on multiple factors, including hair thickness, hair color, the area treated, and your hair’s growth cycle.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Laser Hair Removal in Western Chicago?
Cutera CoolGlide was designed to be an ideal laser hair removal system for all skin types, from light to dark, including tanned patients. Any of our Naperville laser hair removal patients considering treatment should be in good health and understand the scope of the process, as well as the results possible.
Are There Light Treatments Beyond Laser Hair Removal in Western Chicago?
The focused light that makes laser hair removal so effective is also put to good use in other non-surgical procedures, including laser skin resurfacing, laser acne treatments, laser vein treatments, and laser cellulite treatments. Discover what the power of lasers can do for you at the John Bull Center.
Enjoy the Slimming Power of Non-Surgical Fat Reduction and Body Contouring for Western Chicago and Naperville
If you have stubborn pockets of fat that won’t respond to diet and exercise, you may very well be an ideal candidate for CoolSculpting at Naperville’s John Bull Center. We strive to deliver the best CoolSculpting Naperville has to offer. Western Chicago-area women and men who have cut back on calories and upped their daily sit-ups and jumping jacks—only to get frustrated as bulges remain in specific areas—have found satisfaction in the results possible with non-surgical “fat freezing.” CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved treatment that uses advanced technology to chill fat cells clustered just beneath the skin. The process is known as “cryolipolysis,” which includes the fat cells dying and then gradually being flushed from the body. It’s one of the few non-surgical treatments that can lead to significant de-bulking and inch loss, allowing patients to fit more comfortably in their favorite outfits.
How Does CoolSculpting Work?
When a person gains weight, the increased bulk does not come from a growing number of fat cells. Instead, the existing fat cells simply get larger. The reverse happens during weight loss, which means the fat cells are getting smaller—not going away—when you diet. Because fat cells stay at a generally fixed number in adults, it can be very difficult for people to achieve their desired contours.
In addition, targeted fat-reduction efforts are not reliable, since how and where a person’s fat cells are prone to shrinking is significantly influenced by genetics. In other words, you can eat salads and jog miles each day, but you may be stuck with love handles or a double chin despite it all. CoolSculpting helps patients achieve real visible change by actually reducing the number of fat cells—not merely their size—in a treatment area. The slimming results are possible because fat cells freeze at a specific temperature that does not have the same effect on the surrounding tissue. The CoolSculpting device quickly cools the targeted area down to that necessary temperature, causing fat cells to crystalize. Skin and muscle remains unharmed. In the days after a CoolSculpting session, the crystalized fat cells die, and the body naturally begins clearing them away.
What Is a CoolSculpting Session Like in Naperville?
The John Bull Center team will first assess patients with excess fat during a private consultation to determine whether CoolSculpting will be an appropriate and effective treatment. Our Naperville CoolSculpting sessions take at least an hour to complete. “Pinchable” pockets of fat are vacuum-pulled between two cooling plates, while particularly large or small areas are cooled with an applicator that fits directly against the surface of the skin.
DualSculpting® is also an option for shortening certain treatment sessions by using two CoolSculpting machines simultaneously. This strategy is especially effective for love handles, the bra line, and the thighs. By doubling up on the devices used, treatment can be completed in half the time.
Our Naperville CoolSculpting patients will feel some pressure and a significant chill during the treatment itself. Both are normal and well tolerated. Because the CoolSculpting treatment process can take a while, patients are encouraged to bring something to occupy them while they wait. Books, music to listen to privately, or devices for watching movies are encouraged. There is no downtime required, so patients can return to their typical daily activities as soon as they would like.
What CoolSculpting Results Can Be Expected?
The body will flush out dead fat cells over a period of three months following the treatment, but visible results can be seen as early as four to six weeks after a CoolSculpting session. A single CoolSculpting treatment can result in up to 20 to 25 percent fat cell loss in the targeted area. Most patients require two sessions before seeing their desired contours.
"This place is the best! The people are friendly, the office is beautiful and clean, and it’s so affordable! I’m happy to have found Dr. Bull and will be coming here for many years to come. Thank you guys for everything!"*
- KH, Patient
*Individual Results May Vary
Who Is a Good Candidate for CoolSculpting in Western Chicago?
The best candidates are healthy individuals who already follow a regular diet and exercise regimen. CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss tool, so patients should already be within 10 to 20 pounds of their ideal weight.
What Other Body Contouring Treatments Are Available in Western Chicago?
CoolSculpting has an applicator specifically for treating small pockets of fat, such as a double chin. The John Bull Center also offers injectable Kybella® for reducing that specific bulge that makes a face look heavier.
In addition to fat, lax skin can also create flabby contours that keep a person from looking trim and slim. ThermiTight® is a nonsurgical, tissue-heating treatment that tightens away laxity all over the body. Surgical procedures, such as liposuction or a tummy tuck, are also options for patients who want dramatic results that are visible after the procedure.
To schedule your consultation and learn more about CoolSculpting cost, results, and other details in Naperville and the Western suburbs of Chicago, please contact us online or call The John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa at (630) 381-8286.
Put Your Skin’s Health and Beauty in Your Own Hands with Help from Naperville’s John Bull Center
At the John Bull Center, we pride ourselves on creating a safe and comfortable environment where we perform advanced surgical procedures and nonsurgical treatments to provide reliable, long-lasting results. With that in mind, we also want to be sure our patients have access to what they need to best maintain—and even improve on—those results at home. Dr. John Bull chose the skincare products available at our Naperville office because they are effective, powerful, tested, and proven. We strive to provide the best skincare products Naperville has to offer.
Dr. Bull recognizes that women spend hundreds of dollars a year on mascara, eyelash curlers, and other eyelash treatments in order to look more youthful and beautiful. Because of improper makeup removal or aggressive eyelash curlers, these options can cause eyelashes to become dry and fall out. Latisse is an FDA-approved topical treatment that encourages the growth of eyelashes, increasing their length, thickness, and darkness. Dr. Bull is one of the few cosmetic surgeons in the Naperville and Western Chicago area to prescribe Latisse. Patients apply Latisse to the base of their eyelashes each day, much like how they would apply liquid eyeliner.
Within four weeks, many people report having longer, darker, and thicker lashes. In a clinical trial, 78 percent of patients reported longer, thicker, and darker lashes within 16 weeks. Latisse® is available only through prescription, which Dr. Bull can provide to qualified candidates. During a thorough consultation, he carefully evaluates the patient and determines if Latisse® is right. Then, he explains the proper application to create conditions ideal for the highest level of success. In addition to Latisse prescriptions, Dr. Bull performs a variety of eye-focused cosmetic procedures, including eyelid surgery.
The John Bull Center carries the full line of SkinMedica skincare products for healthy, naturally radiant skin. SkinMedica skincare products promote the skin’s own healing abilities, addressing a range of skin irregularities and aesthetic concerns.
When used as recommended, SkinMedica skincare products help to create clear, youthful-looking skin with even skin tone and texture. SkinMedica skincare products can be used to cleanse, tone, rejuvenate, fight aging, moisturize, protect, reduce acne, soothe and calm redness, and more. Each product contains essential ingredients—such as vitamins, growth factors, soluble collagen, and antioxidants—for complete skin replenishment and rejuvenation.
Dr. Bull carries the SkinMedica® TNS Essential Serum and the SkinMedica® TNS Recovery Complex, both proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration while improving skin elasticity. In addition to cleansers, toners, anti-aging creams, and acne reduction treatments, SkinMedica offers a post-procedure skin rejuvenation kit to promote healing and optimize the results of skin care procedures such as chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, and microdermabrasion.
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A constantly sleepy look may be the result of something known as “acquired ptosis”—though you may simply call it “low-lying eyelids”. Upper lids can droop over time as muscles weaken with age, causing eyes that were once bright and alert to develop a tired appearance that persists even after you get enough sleep and feel rested. In addition to cosmetic changes, this condition can also impede on vision-related tasks like reading, watching a screen, driving, and more. A new skincare product designed specifically to address this issue is Upneeq®, a prescription eyedrop that gives the upper lids a lift without surgery or injections. All it takes is a single drop into each affected eye. Results develop quickly, with some patients reporting a more alert look that develops within minutes and lasts for hours.
The ZO medical line represents the latest efforts from Dr. Zein Obagi, one of the nation’s top dermatologists, who seeks to create skincare products that provide therapeutic treatment for patients with a wide variety of troublesome skin conditions.
The skincare products and regimens are designed to keep your skin healthy, vital, and glowing—all while helping you deal with skin health concerns. ZO® skincare products can be used by women and men alike to help combat and treat pigmentation issues, dry skin, sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, lax skin, acne, and rosacea. The ZO system can also treat hyperpigmentation and can be used in combination with other medical treatments, such as laser skin resurfacing. ZO medical skincare products cannot be purchased at a local pharmacy.
They are available only through doctors and other healthcare professionals. At the John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa, Dr. Bull and his team can help you select the ZO skincare products that best suit your medical and aesthetic goals and needs. Some of the available skincare products include Brightenex Skin Brightener and Correction Crème, Retamax Active Vitamin A Micro Emulsion, and Melamin Skin Bleaching and Correction Crème. Our medical team can monitor your progress and is available to answer any questions you have about ZO skincare products and how to use them for the most effective results. Note that these products are prescription grade and should only be used while you are under a doctor’s care.
Board-certified and highly accomplished plastic surgeon Dr. John Bull is not just committed to providing beautiful cosmetic surgery results in a safe and comforting environment. He also wants every patient to feel heard, understood, and confident in their choice.
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To schedule your consultation and learn more about anything you see here, reach our Naperville office by contacting us online or calling The John Bull Center for Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Medispa at (630) 299-3018.
