Unwanted hair can develop on a variety of body parts including your legs, bikini area, underarms, stomach, arms, back, shoulders, and neck. Some people are also dissatisfied with the presence and density of facial hair on the upper lip, chin, or sideburns. Measures like waxing and shaving can provide a relatively short-term solution to the problem of unwanted body hair.... read more »

The human ear is largely designed to provide clear an effective hears. However, genetics and some possible environmental factors can sometimes affect the shape and appearance of your ears. Some of these issues can leave you feeling uncomfortable about the appearance of your ears or their proportional relationship to the rest of your face. If you are unhappy with the... read more »

Sometimes minor scrapes, cuts, burns, and lacerations can still affect the skin’s appearance, long after the initial wound has healed. This can be especially disconcerting if a scar appears on a highly visible part of your body like the hands, face, or shoulders. If a noticeable scar is having a significant negative impact on your self-image, you should consider setting... read more »

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 »