Dr. Carolyn Jacob

Dr. Carolyn Jacob is more than a physician — she is a nationally recognized leader in dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and laser medicine. As a Board-Certified Dermatologist, Harvard-trained Cosmetic and Laser Surgeon, and Associate Clinical Professor at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Jacob combines medical excellence with a refined aesthetic eye to deliver results that are as safe as they are transformative. She is the Founder and Medical Director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, a premier destination for advanced skin and body care in the heart of River North. 

Dr. Jacob’s academic achievements reflect her lifelong dedication to excellence. A High Honors graduate of Indiana University with a B.S. in Biology, she went on to graduate in the top 10 of her class at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Northwestern’s Evanston Hospital, then served as Chief Resident of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Jacob further refined her expertise through a prestigious Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Skin Care Physicians — one of the most respected programs in the nation.

Internationally regarded as an expert in cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Jacob is at the forefront of innovation in injectables, energy-based devices, and advanced laser treatments. She trains dermatologists and residents across the U.S. and abroad in cosmetic injectables and cutting-edge technologies, shaping the future of the field.

Her clinical research has advanced treatments in areas such as:

• Excessive sweating (MiraDry technology)

• Cellulite reduction

• Injectable aesthetics

• Body shaping with High Frequency Electromagnetic Energy (HIFEM) and radiofrequency (EMSCULPT/EMSCULPT NEO)

She has authored more than 45 peer-reviewed journal articles and 12 book chapters on cosmetic and laser surgery, solidifying her reputation as both a practitioner and a thought leader.

While her professional accomplishments are vast, Dr. Jacob also values balance and family. When she is not advancing the field of dermatology or lecturing nationally and internationally, she enjoys spending time with her three children and her supportive husband.