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 »

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 »