The human psyche is a complex thing. Topics like body image, social phobia, depression and body dysmorphia can spark polarizing debates throughout our culture. It’s also worth noting that many individuals who seek out cosmetic services are dealing with serious medical or cosmetic issues that impact their quality of life. At our practice, we strive to help individuals understand the... read more »

The human face comes equipped with a vast number of facial muscles and connective tissues. Some play a physical role in the functions of your face and jaw, while others are primarily tasked with helping you make facial expressions. While you might not always think about it, your forehead and brow line is often engaged in important facial expressions. Subtle... read more »

Performing a breast self-examination once each month plays an important role in catching any aberrations before they can develop into a more serious condition. While the self-exam is primarily intended to catch early signs of breast cancer, it can also help with the early detection of breast cysts and other medical conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also... read more »

Wrinkles, sagging skin and lines on your face are an often unfortunate yet natural result of growing older. While a variety of factors can contribute to an aging appearance, primary causes of the skin aging are often related to decreased exfoliation at the surface layers of your skin as well as reduced collagen development in the deeper dermal layers. Early... read more »

Bearing children can cause significant changes to your body as well as your lifestyle. Many women who have had one or more children will notice long-term increases in their body fat, sagging breasts, loose abdominal skin and other changes in their appearance. Once you are done having children, you may want to consider various cosmetic procedures to address these issues... read more »

Aging changes the face and other parts of the body in different ways. The process of skin aging is often the result of decreased collagen production in the dermis as well as slowed replenishment of surface skin cells from the deeper dermal layers. As the years go by the process can cause fine lines and wrinkles to develop in certain... read more »

Prominent facial features play a key role in many of your facial expressions and nonverbal communications. Yet as you age your body can undergo a wide range of changes, including a buildup of stubborn fat deposits in key areas of the face, as well as a loss of skin elasticity and tone. Fortunately, Dr. Natalie Driessen offers a wide range... read more »

Many women choose breast augmentation to help address their breast size and profile for a variety of reasons. It could be related to changes in the bustline after pregnancy, breastfeeding or a significant change in body composition. At the same time, some women choose breast augmentation to boost their natural endowments. However, not all breast augmentation procedures achieve the desired... read more »

As you grow older genetic factors and changes in your body composition can alter the contours of your shape. Over time these changes can hamper your self-image and leave you wanting to explore your cosmetic surgery options. Dr. Natalie Driessen offers a wide variety of cosmetic surgery services for individuals living in the area surrounding Palm Desert, California. After a... read more »

The natural aging process affects various parts of your body in different ways. Time, diet and sun exposure can gradually start to cause the skin on your face and neck to sag while various dermal defects start to appear. As these cosmetic imperfections continue to develop they can leave you looking older than you truly are.   If you are... read more »