Medical Expertise of Dr. Carolyn Jacob, MD, FAAD
Dr. Jacob is a well-known expert on all cosmetic and laser skin therapies. She trains other Dermatologists and Dermatology residents on injectable cosmetic aesthetics. She has performed research on excessive sweat reduction with MiraDry technology, cellulite treatments, and body shaping with High Frequency Electromagnetic Energy (HIFEM) Emsculpt treatments.
About Dr. Carolyn Jacob, MD, FAAD
Carolyn I. Jacob, M.D. is a Board-Certified Dermatologist, Harvard-Trained Cosmetic and Laser Surgeon, and Assistant Clinical Professor 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.
She is the author of over 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and 12 book chapters on cosmetic and laser surgery. She lectures nationally and internationally on the latest devices and treatments in cosmetic dermatology. Her expertise has been 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.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
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Education & Training
Graduating with high honors from Indiana University with a B.S. In Biology, Dr. Jacob then attended the University of Illinois College of Medicine where she was in the top 10 of her class. After completing an internship in internal medicine at Northwestern’s Evanston Hospital, she was Chief Resident of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics and completed a prestigious Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School.
Chicago Dermatology

Conveniently located in Downtown Chicago’s River North Neighborhood, Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology is a comprehensive dermatologic medical facility and valuable dermatology resource, dedicated to all facets of the largest vital part of your body – your skin.
Under the direction of Harvard-Trained Cosmetic and Laser Surgeon and Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Carolyn Jacob, CCSD offers an array of medical procedures and services, from general dermatology to cosmetic procedures, anti-aging, and skin-rejuvenating treatments.