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What is UPF Clothing?

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For all our sun-safe patients this is an excellent question! Clothing is our first line of defense against damage from the sun, absorbing or blocking much of the harmful radiation. The more skin you cover, the better you are protected. UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor and indicates what fraction of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can penetrate fabric. A shirt with a UPF of 50, allows just 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation to reach the skin. UPF is a rating used for clothing, whereas SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and applies to sunscreens or other cosmetic skin care products. If you are a cyclist, runner, surfer, parent or just concerned about how regularly you are able to safely reapply your SPF, why not try UPF in conjunction with your favorite sunscreen?

CCSD recommends the following companies for safe and stylish options:
MOTT50 – A homegrown Chicago brand known for fashionable prints, celebrity collaborations and wearable styles. 

COOLIBAR – Options for him and her, golfing and outdoor sports. Stylish and functional fashion that your skin will thank you for.

Stay sun safe out there folks!

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If losing weight is part of your New Year goals, CCSD is now offering a medical weight loss program! Semaglutide is FDA-approved to help with chronic weight management and stimulate weight loss. We offer semaglutide with Vitamin B-12 to help reduce appetite, slow gastric emptying, and promote better eating habits. The addition of Vitamin B-12 helps ease side effects such as nausea and fatigue. Studies show that patients see a significant weight loss when using semaglutide with B-12.  The CCSD Medical Weight Loss Program includes:   3 months of weekly visits and semaglutide treatments with our Physician Assistants.  With weight loss alone, one loses muscle mass loss which can decrease metabolism. To combat this, we offer a package of 4 EMSCULPT NEO treatments which further help with weight loss and maintain core strength.  Weight Loss Program patients can also receive discounts on skin toning and smoothing treatments such as EMTONE and EXION, to help keep you looking your best throughout your journey!  Weight loss progress will be recorded and monitored by an intuitive 3D body composition device, which accurately measures body fat, muscle volume, lean mass, bone mass and so much more!  We’re excited to offer this new program to our patients! Call us at 312-245-9965 ext. 5004 for more information and to start your weight loss journey today! 

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Defy Aging Virtual Event 2024!

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR DEFY AGING EVENT! One of our most popular events of the year, Defy Aging, will be here before you know it! Join us virtually all-day on Thursday, April 18 and enjoy: Discounts on your favorite cosmetic treatments like Dysport, EMFACE, DiamondGlow, CoolSculpting and EMSCULPT NEO just to name a few! Skincare deals on chicagoskinscience.com! Defy Aging orders will receive a complimentary curated skincare sample bundle, while supplies last! Enter for a chance to win FREE cosmetic treatments and skincare products! (event-day purchase needed to be eligible for product raffle) Virtual all-day event, shop whenever you want on April 18!  

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Welcome Dr. Jennifer Croix!

We are pleased to announce that Jennifer Croix, MD, PhD will be joining our experienced CCSD providers beginning Monday, April 1, 2024!   Dr. Croix is a Board-Certified Dermatologist with a PhD in Nutritional Sciences (2010) and MD with highest distinction from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2012).  Dr. Croix also completed a highly competitive cosmetic fellowship at Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York.  Dr. Croix has contributed to numerous publications and research obtaining many accolades for her achievements.  She began her practicing in 2017 working in the northern Chicagoland area. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, reading, various arts and crafts.  We hope our patients will help us in welcoming Dr. Croix and call our office to book your next appointment with her, 312-245-9965. 

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