The structures and characteristics of the human face can start to change and fade with aging. This can sometimes be associated with changes in body composition, medical conditions, genetics, or the reduced collagen production associated with skin aging. If you are not happy with the sallow or faded appearance of one or more of your facial features, you should consider... read more »

The human body is rife with millions of hair follicles. While this is typically seen as a leftover element from the evolutionary process, genetics can sometimes play a role in hair follicle density and location. Using a simple tweezers to extract hair from the follicle can be uncomfortable. At the same time, waxing and shaving can also cause chronic skin... read more »

Toenails and fingernails often play a role in the basic structure and function of your hands and feet. While the natural processes of aging can have an effect on your nails, significant changes could also herald an undiagnosed medical issue.   You might be concerned if you’ve noticed thickening, thinning, changes in color, or striations in your nails. This could... read more »

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 »