On a functional level your ears allow you to hear the sounds of the world around you. The exterior of your ears includes different structures such as the lobe, helix, concha, and antihelix. Aberrations and physical imperfections in these areas can make your ears visually unappealing. This can have a significant impact on your self-image and self-esteem. If you feel... read more »

If you are suffering from skin cancer, you are not alone. Cancer has threatened the lives of thousands of people across the globe. Thanks to modern technology, fighting cancer has become more and more successful. Here at Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists in Palm Desert, California, our doctor, Dr. Natalie Driessen is trained to perform a Mohs Reconstruction procedure, which... read more »

The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery estimates that the average person has been 40 and 300 moles on their body. They are essentially minor aberrations caused by hyperpigmentation or abnormal changes in dermal cells. Excess sun exposure can cause excess melanin to saturate the skin cells in the area allowing a mole to darken over time. As this starts to... read more »

The human ear plays an important role in helping you to hear the sounds of the world around you. At the same time, the outward appearance of the ear can also have an impact on your self-image. If you have overly large ears, misshapen ears, or one of your ears has suffered physical damage, or scarring from a past trauma,... read more »

If you have found yourself embarrassed to wear sleeveless or short-sleeved dresses and tops due to sagging skin on the upper arms, you are not alone. When the underarm skin droops while lifting your arms from localized pockets of fat, an arm lift can be just the thing you need to wear fashionable short-sleeved or sleeveless clothing again with confidence.... read more »

Smooth skin that is free of blemishes and alterations in skin tone can boost your sense of self-esteem about your appearance. Minor physical defects, such as acne, acne scars, liver spots, fine lines, freckles, irregular skin pigmentation, minor scars, and rough skin or scaly patches on your skin can certainly affect your self-confidence. Many of these minor blemishes can be... read more »

As you age, the skin on your face naturally loses some of its elasticity. Combined with decreased exfoliation of your epithelial cells, this process of skin aging can cause fine lines and wrinkles to form. Some people will also have certain facial features take on a sallow appearance. One minimally invasive way to address a problem like this is to... read more »

A deviated septum or other abnormalities in the nasal passage can alter the healthy, normal passage of air through the nose. When combined with another issue, such as allergies, chronic sinusitis, or sleep apnea, the medical complications can impact your quality of life. In many of these situations, a procedure known as endonasal rhinoplasty can be used to alter the... read more »

Sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t provide the endowments we’d hoped for in our younger years. For some women, this might mean smaller breast size or a change in breast shape after a significant change in body composition. One way to address an issue like this while boosting your self-esteem is to have a breast augmentation performed at Dr. Natalie Driessen’s Palm Desert,... read more »

Scars are essentially dermal abnormalities that occur as the skin heals from a burn or other type of injury. If a scar forms on your face or another visible part of your body, it can have a significant impact on your self-esteem. The height, size, age and severity of a scar will determine the remediation method that Dr. Natalie Driessen recommends.... read more »