Retinol-based skin cream is a common option most people use to try and reduce the fine lines and wrinkles associated with skin aging. This mild exfoliating agent encourages older skin cells to be replenished by younger ones. At the same time, it also stimulates a modest amount of collagen production in the deeper layers of the dermis. To deal with... read more »

In the past, breast implants were perceived as the only way to improve the appearance, shape, and profile of breasts. Some women who were put off by the concept of implant augmentation or who already had a large bust simply accepted the state of their breasts. In recent years, breast lifts have continued to grow in popularity as an option... read more »

Losing a healthy amount of weight is almost always worth the effort in terms of health benefits. It can also improve your outward appearance. Some people who experience a significant amount of weight loss find that there is excess abdominal skin that simply doesn’t match their self-image or reflect their efforts. In a situation like this, you might be interested... read more »

An unappealing mole on a visible area of your body can significantly hamper your self-esteem and even have ramifications in your social life. Fortunately, Dr. Natalie Driessen can remove most nonmalignant moles. In most cases, it can even be done in a single outpatient appointment. Some small moles residing in the shallow layers of the dermis can be shaved away and... read more »

Large breasts from natural genetics, post pregnancy body changes or changes in body composition can lead to any number of complications. Indeed, many women with large breasts come to experience some degree of back pain. Here at Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists, Dr. Natalie Driessen can perform a breast reduction to alter the volume of your breasts as well as lift... read more »

As you age, parts of your body can alter in shape and composition. Changes are even more likely to occur in your breasts if you’ve lost a significant amount of weight resulting from pregnancy or breastfeeding. One way to improve the shape and appearance of your breasts without the use of breast implants is to have your cosmetic surgeon, Dr.... read more »

Excess fat in unappealing parts of the body can have a significant adverse effect on your self-esteem. Even if you’ve dedicated yourself to losing weight through diet and exercise, there might still be a few stubborn areas that refuse to respond to your efforts. In some cases, this might also be related to a lack of shape or definition. One... read more »

The natural effects of skin aging can cause the skin on your face to sag, wrinkle, and form lines. Exfoliation is the process where your old skin cells are shed and replaced by younger, healthy ones. As this happens, collagen production in the deeper layers of the dermis is also stimulated. As you age, exfoliation and collagen production slow. Here... read more »

The aging process inevitably causes a slowing in your skin’s natural processes of collagen production and exfoliation. This can cause the skin around your face and neck to sag and the wrinkles to deepen. One way to address skin aging is to have your cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Natalie Driessen, perform a facelift. A facelift in Palm Desert, California, is designed to... read more »

Do you feel self-conscious about areas on your body holding excess fat? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people struggle with stubborn areas like stomach and thighs that hold excess fat and make it nearly impossible to be rid of. That is why our team here at Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists in Palm Desert, California, is happy... read more »