October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to help you do your part to protect yourself and those you love from this disease. This is a fight we all need to face together, so let’s work together for each other. Each new year over 1 million women (and sometimes men) are diagnosed with breast cancer and almost 500,000... read more »

As you age, your skin naturally has a reduction in the collagen production in the deeper layers of the dermis. When this happens, the skin on your face can start to sag and droop. This also allows fine lines to form in key areas around your face and eyes. At Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists, our cosmetic surgeon can address... read more »

Liposculpture is a form of liposuction that carefully removes excess fat from a specific part of the body. However, it differentiates from liposuction by also adjusting the tone and texture of the body part by strategically removing fat to create a new underlying shape. Here at Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists, our cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Natalie Driessen, uses a special tube... read more »

Your skin is naturally designed to replenish old epithelial cells through the process of exfoliation. When this happens the old skin cells are shed and replaced by vigorous new cells that develop from the deeper layers of the dermis. However, as you age your skin’s ability to exfoliate naturally starts to slow. As this happens you will also experience a... read more »

Over time, unprotected sun exposure and the natural processes of aging can cause dark spots appear on your face, hands, shoulders, and other visible parts of the body. This is a result of the process of hyperpigmentation, where excess melanin forms dark pigmentation spots that saturate your skin. These dark spots tend to form slowly and progressively, causing them to... read more »

Losing a significant amount of weight can be a challenge for anyone. For some people, even after they’ve put in the hard work, they still might have an area that needs to be addressed. After all, not everyone loses weight in the same places in the same way. If you have one or two areas that you would like addressed... read more »

As you age, your skin starts to lose some of its elasticity. This usually occurs around the eyes. It can cause lines around eyes and even make your eyelids droop. Many people develop fatty deposits around the eyes. At Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists, we can address all of these issues with a simple eyelift procedure. Your plastic surgeon, Dr.... read more »

Every year millions of Americans undertake the challenge of losing weight in hopes of improving their overall health and physical appearance. Unfortunately, not everyone loses weight in the same way or evenly throughout the body. There are times when even after all the hard work is done, you still have a few stubborn fatty deposits that you’d like addressed. In... read more »

Breast reduction procedures continue to be a popular way for women to address changes in breast shape from significant weight loss, changes in breast shape and size after pregnancy, the natural processes of aging, as well as addressing other medical issues such as chronic back problems. During your first consultation with Dr. Natalie Driessen you should tell your surgeon about any... read more »

Here at Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists, we understand any kind of surgery can be intimidating, especially during the recovery process. That is why our friendly staff is here to help you understand what to expect during the recovery process, and to ease your fears to give you the best recovery possible. Before any kind of procedure, make sure to... read more »