Carolyn Jacob MD

Cosmetic Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery

Director, Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology

515 N State StSte 900Chicago, IL 60654
Phone+1 312-245-9965
Fax+1 312-245-9964

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Education & Training

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Aesthetic and Cosmetic Surgery, 1999 - 2000
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsChief Residency, Dermatology, 1997 - 1999
Marshfield ClinicInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
Northwestern McGaw/ENH1995 - 1996
University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1995

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2000 - 2029
CA State Medical License 2002 - 2019
WI State Medical License 1997 - 2015
CO State Medical License 2007 - 2013
American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Cerner Patient Portal and Powerchart, Cerner Corporation, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NexTech with NewCropRx, NexTech Systems, LLC, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Cerner Sentinel Cloud Auditing, Cerner Corporation, 2013-2017

Clinical Trials

Non-invasive Lipolysis and Improvement of Muscle Tone in Upper Arms Start of enrollment: 2020 Oct 05
COMPLETED
NA

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Efficacy and Tolerability of a Topical Peptide-Hyaluronic Acid Lip Treatment Using a Novel Delivery System in Subjects With and Without Prior Lip Augmentation.
Amir Moradi, Carolyn Jacob, Joy Tao, Robert Love, Stacy Osborne
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2025-12-01
Retrospective Review of Skin Laxity Improvement After a Single Acoustic Subcision Treatment for Cellulite Appearance.
Elizabeth Tanzi, Christopher C Capelli, David Robertson, Brenda LaTowsky, Shenavia Balcom-Luker
Dermatologic Surgery. 2025-11-01
High-Intensity Focused Electrical Stimulation and Sync Radiofrequency+ Technology for Submental Volume Reduction: An MRI Study.
Barry DiBernardo, Carolyn Jacob, Lesley Clark-Loeser
Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2025-06-16

Journal Articles

Tattoo associated dermatoses: A case report and review of the literature.
Jacob CI, Dermatol Surg 2002:28(10):962-965
Treatment of Hyperhidrosis with microwave therapy.
Jacob CI, Seminars Cut Med Surg
Effect of multisyringe hyaluronic acid facial rejuvenation on perceived age.
Taub AF, Sarnoff D, Gold M, Jacob C, Dermatol Surg

Books/Book Chapters

Clinics Atlas of Office Procedures.
Chapter: Soft Tissue Augmentation
Page 607 - 616Pinski KS, Jacob CIEditors: Draelos ZD.W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia
Safe Liposuction.
Chapter: Tumescent Anesthesia
Page 29 - 40Jacob CI, Kaminer MSEditors: Narins R.Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York
Safe Liposuction.
Chapter: . Surgical Approaches to the Aging Neck
Page 197 - 214Jacob CI, Kaminer MSEditors: Narins R.Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York

Abstracts/Posters

Cutaneous Presentations of Churg-Strauss Syndrome.
Jacob CI, American Academy of Dermatology Meeting, New Orleans

Lectures

Myobloc Frontalis Study – Comparing Duration, Discomfort, and Efficacy between Injection with Preserved Saline vs. Non-Preserved Saline.
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery Meeting, Chicago, IL
Cutaneous Polyarteritis Nodosa.
Wisconsin Dermatologic Society Meeting
Primary Cutaneous B-cell Lymphoma.
Marshifield Clinic Dermatology Grand Rounds

Other

Laser Hair Removal.
Jacob CI, ABC Channel 7 News
The UV camera and photodamage.
Jacob CI, The Aaron Freedman Show
Androgenic Alopecia and treatment options.
Jacob CI, Telemundo, Channel 44 News Report

Press Mentions

Swelling, Skin Breakouts and More: 4 Common Travel Symptoms ExplainedJuly 2nd, 2021
New Survey Shows Needs for Skin Cancer Awareness Among Young AdultsMay 3rd, 2021
What Is Hyperpigmentation? What to Know About Dark Spots and Skin DiscolourationOctober 28th, 2020