Dr Andre was amazing. The surgery was very quick. He numb the area and I did not feel any pain or discomfort. It was actually much easier than the biopsy. Thank you so much to Dr. Andre and his nurse and the staff. read more

Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists - area that was removed - Dermatologists Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I went to their La Jolla location, and I was very impressed by the services that I received. When I first called about a mole removal, the physicians assistant, Brittany, called me back, and it was nice to hear from the individual who would be taking care of me on the day of my procedure. They were able to schedule an appointment within a couple of weeks. When I went in for my appointment, the office was clean, the staff was knowledgeable, and Brittany was very kind. She answered all my questions, and gave me tips on what I need to do to reduce scarring. She was able to remove the mold the same day. It's been about a month since the mole was removed, and it is healing so well! Just a little bit of redness, and I really think the scar will be very minimal! I did not use insurance for this procedure, and I thought the costs were very reasonable and fair. For any additional dermatology needs, I will make my way back to this center. read more

Dr. Michael Messina is an amazing doctor who listens to his patients. He is incredibly kind and attentive. He listened carefully, answered all my questions, and made me feel at ease throughout my visit. I've never felt more comfortable discussing my health concerns. read more

I called to make an appointment and half way through answering questions I heard the receptionist talking with someone else. After a little while I tried to get her attention back with no luck. A while later the line went dead. I waited but no call back. 15 minutes later I called and, introduced myself again but felt by her tone that I was an imposition to the young lady. All in all a very poor first impression. read more

A rarity! Listening to Dr. Messina's staff reminded me of the courtesy and kindness I came to anticipate at professional offices. They were juggling calls, patients, other staff, people who were nice to them, those who weren't, all the while with smiles, a pleasant word and patience (no pun intended). And of course, I never felt rushed by Dr. Messina, as I do never by Amanda. For reference, this is my fourth and last dermatology office since moving from LA in 2018. It takes a village, it took a few tries, I've found a good home. read more

I initially saw Lisa, whom I found to be curt and unprofessional. Due to traffic, I was 5 minutes late, so she refused to numb my ankles where I was getting laser treatment. Needless to say it was quite painful. She was annoyed I flinched so she stated she would not do the treatment and I had to reschedule. This person who was so rude, and is the office manager? Pathetic I asked the girls at the desk (whom all were friendly) if anyone else did the treatment and they said Amanda did. Amanda was very good, but unfortunately has left. They wont say where she went. read more

I filled the request for an appointment on their web site about the first of August. About three days later Zi got a call saying m6 info was approved and an appointment was made at that time. Sine I wanted to see Dr. Messina the girl from their office said 5he earliest appointment was Sept. 29 at 3:00. I said that was fine. I showed up today for the appoint,ent and they claimed they never heard o& me and didn't have any such appointment booked. I wa not in 5heir records. After driving for 1 hour I was furious. I have never met such incompetence. Would never recommend. read more

Have always had great care at Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Specialists...Recently had my first visit with Lisa on the cosmetic side..Was so happy with her work. She is the right combination of friendly and professional. Appreciated that she listened to a few of my concerns. Would recommend Lisa to any of my family and friends..Kudos to her and the entire staff....... read more

I have had derm appts and breast lift reduction. This is the only place in. The desert for all your care. Michelle is the patient coordinator and after every treatment I have had she has always checked in or been available for questions. Best place Wanda Ramos read more

Dr. Driessen did a capsulectomy on one of my breasts and replaced my old implants. Dr. Driessen, Tina and their entire team took care of me every step of the way. The level of care is absolutely amazing. I didn't feel rushed in any appointments, which I know is very common in most offices. Every staff member took their time to answer questions and I truly felt like I was part of their family at the end of it all. I am now fully recovered & healed and the capsule in my breast shows no signs of coming back. Dr. Driessen took all precautions to ensure it didn't. I am so happy I decided to put my trust in this office. I would recommend them to my friends and family and anybody who needs a dermatology and/or cosmetic procedure! read more

A professional place with courteous service!! They always keep their schedule without long waits. Lisa does her job precisely, always smiling, and always gives a great feeling! Thank you so much to the entire team read more

I've used this office for routine skin checks, and for that, I would recommend them. However, when I tried to get in to see a doctor for a skin rash, they said the first available appointment was a month away and recommended I go to urgent care. Just a heads up. Plastic surgery appointments, yes. Help with a skin problem, no. read more

Great service Brittany did a fantastic job for my wife she looks great 20 years younger .way to go .Highly recommend her service .She is very talented and patient read more

Fantastic customer service! They have so many options for making you beautiful! Love, love , love this place!!!

I absolutely LOVE Brittany!!!! She is so talented! I love how she keeps you looking natural and beautiful. I trust her completely. She is always so sweet and caring. Makes you feel 100 % comfortable! Highly recommend! read more

Lisa is an absolute greatest. She makes you feel so comfortable and she is so gentle!

If I could give more stars than 5 I would! I've been coming to this Med office for 2 years now, and I wont go anywhere else. I see PA Brittany Denue and she is THE BEST. I have been getting my lips injected with juvederm, Botox injections for my forehead and eyes, fillers for my under eyes, and even kybella in the past for my under chin for about 5 years now and out of all the injectors I been to I have never been as happy with my results as I am with Brittany. I will literally not go anywhere else. I live in San Diego and am a travel nurse so whenever I am home I definitely make the effort to see Brittany because she is worth it. She listens to exactly what you look you are trying to achieve and will be honest if they are the best decisions. I hate to look "fake" and like I've "had work done" but I never look this way after seeing Brittany. Most people are shocked when I tell them what work I get done on my face, because everything looks so good and natural still. Not only is Brittany the best out there she's the best person as well. So sweet and accommodating and always has the prettiest smile on! This is definitely my forever spot for any treatments I wish to get done. read more

I have been coming here for about 2 years now and always have the most amazing experience and results. The staff are all very friendly and attentive! I always see Brittany Denue for my Botox, IPL and filler - she does the best job EVER! She always nails exactly what I'm asking for. After only one IPL treatment, I can barely even see my dark spots that I have never been able to get rid of with creams/ointments. I highly recommend seeing Brittany for all your cosmetic needs, she is so dang good at what she does! :) I have also had a hydrafacial done here before (can't remember her name though) - she was great! Very thorough & relaxing!! read more

If you are looking for fillers and Botox look no further! Brit is the best and always takes great care of us!

I recently went for filler and Botox with Brittany, she is truly the best and a true professional. She made me feel comfortable, took her time, and was so sweet. I have never gotten so many compliments on my lips, now all my friends are calling to make appointments with her! She also injected my under eyes which left me looking more awake and refreshed and did the perfect amount of Botox in my forehead and 11's. I've gone to other doctors before Brittany and have never loved results like this. Highly recommend! read more

I have been going to Brittany Denue for the last couple of years, she has built up my confidence so incredibly much and made me feel so beautiful! She has done my Botox, lip filler, cheek filler and temple filler and all had amazing results. She is so sweet and gentle when doing the work that it makes me feel so comfortable. She is very honest and tells you what you need and what you don't need which I love! I highly recommend Brittany for any procedures or Botox and filler. She checks on you frequently post appointment to make sure you're extremely happy with your results, I couldn't recommend Brittany more. Thank you for making me feel so beautiful and giving me my confidence back read more

Brittany was amazing! She took her time explaining the procedure to me, I felt she answered all my questions I'm happy I went with her recommendation. I will refer all my friends and family her way! read more

I have been seeing Brittany for botox and fillers for several years. She does amazing work and am always happy with the results! To top it off she is the most sweetest and caring person! I highly recommend seeing Brittany if you are looking for an injector! I am excited that she is now working in San Diego and have a reason to visit! read more

I just had the most wonderful experience at Dermatology and plastic surgery specialists. I was scheduled with Brittany and she was very professional and knowledgeable regarding neuromodulators and fillers. She made me feels so comfortable and the rest of the staff was also wonderful . My results are phenomenal and already scheduled my next appointment with Brittany. read more

Thoroughly impressed! The front office staff was very warm and welcoming. I had an appointment for a consult- but felt so confident with the doctor - I opted to have the procedure immediately after the consult. Dr Driessen explained the procedure in detail yet in a "easy to understand"manner. She was warm and very customer oriented. Furthermore, her assistant was just as ingratiating. The procedure went well! I will update in a couple months when I achieve full results. However - I am now a "lifer" and found my go-to office for all of my dermatological, plastic surgery and aesthetic needs! Well done Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Specialists! read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars! First, the atmosphere is amazing. I felt like I was very well taken care of from the moment I walked in to the moment I left. Second, everyone is super friendly and made my whole experience a 10/10. Also, the customer service that was provided was over the top. 100/100 definitely 100% recommend! read more

Dr Messina showed my 90 year old mother empathy, respect and compassion as he treated her skin cancer on her lower right shin with 20 treatments ( srt or superficial radiation treatments ) . Dr Messina and his staff are all professional, kind, responsive and efficient. read more

What an amazing experience! I was new to getting Botox and Brittany made me feel so comfortable. She was so personable and knowledgeable! My Botox results were amazing and I look forward to my next appointment with her:) Thank you again for such a great experience! read more

I arrived for my 9 a.m. new patient appointment 25 minutes early. I had mailed in the necessary medical forms a few weeks ago. The receptionist asked for my insurance cards. I realized I had forgotten to bring my wallet (MY MISTAKE - not theirs). I told her I lived in La Quinta and could get them and be back by 9:15. She said no. She said the next new patient appointment was either at the end of March or in April. The least she could have done is to explain the situation to Dr. Messina. She did nothing. The lack of flexibility and lack of a service orientation told me all I needed to know about Dr. Messina's practice. Did she think I had just dropped in looking for a free exam? So rather than a new patient, they got a poor Yelp review and someone who doesn't have anything nice to say about their practice. To top it off, in preparation for the appointment, I had reviewed Dr. Messina's website and found two statements that I believed were incorrect and that he might want to look at. I had printed the pages, circled the sentences, and gave them to the receptionist as I left. read more

Great experience with PA Brittany and PA Carrie. Arrived for my appt and was taken to wait in a serene comfortable lounge with bottled water available before I was called into an exam room. Receptionist and nurse were very friendly as well. I felt confident with my consult and explanation of procedures. She was very knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. I had Botox and filler and was very happy and impressed with my results and was reasonably priced. Will definitely come back for repeat procedures. read more

Wow!!! What a great experience Yesterday was my first visit with Dr Messina Both his staff and Dr Messina treated me as if I had been going there for years Very friendly and professional and thorough Would recommended him as the doctor to go to for your dermatology needs Was also able to purchase my favorite Girl Scout cookies at the front desk Kudos to Dr Messina and his staff read more

Dr. Messina is awesome! He is so personable & friendly. He has a great bedside manner and immediately puts you at ease. He isn't one that performs unnecessary procedures. He makes recommendations & let's you decide what you want to do. I highly recommend him!!! read more

Dr Drissen Is awesome! I went in there thinking I possibly need liposuction, and boy did she make me feel good! I didn't need it! She said I looked great the way I was ,but we opted to do a laser procedure that I'll just tighten things up so hopefully that will take care of the area I would like to improve. She was warm ,friendly and really listened. I am a former paramedic, and trust me good doctors are hard to find ! The scheduling was seamless and her office staff is wonderful too. I can't wait to start my treatments! read more

Made and appointment by phone. Confirmed it by an email and office requested 5 pages of information be completed to be brought to first appointment. Did that. Took way too long. Showed up for my appointment and they told me it had been cancelled BY ME. NOT!!! Then told that the slot had been filled and nothing available that day. Make another appointment? Why so they can randomly cancel it? No thanks. read more

"AMAZING SURGEON" In love with my results. After seeing multiple plastic surgeons. I immediately knew I wanted my breast augmentation done by Dr .Natalie Driessen . The office is very elegant and clean. I was always greeted by staff members with a smile on their face. Making sure my visit was well taken care of. Dr. Driessen is an exceptional doctor. In my consultation she answered all my questions with knowledge, she went over all the details and was so patient. I was surprised she took so much time to make sure that my questions were answered and my concerns were addressed because this was my very first cosmetic procedure ever and I was full of questions. She then advised me of the appropriate cc's that would fit my body. She had a clear understanding of the look I was going for. She made me feel so comfortable and that was a big factor for me. You could tell she cares deeply about her patients. I've been wanting the surgery done for a while already I did a lot of research and the hardest decision people had was finding the right doctor they said you'll know when you find your doctor and after meeting Dr. D I knew my search was over. On my surgery date she was on time , asked if I had any questions before surgery and how I was feeling that morning then asked if I was nervous. I " WAS NOT" nervous one bit and that's the vibe she gives you! Also everyone in the surgery room made me feel like I was in good hands. I went with silicone 385cc under the muscle. My surgery was a success. Everything went well after surgery I was in minimal pain. The very next day I was able to move my arms up and down with no problems. I had no problem doing anything for myself after surgery. I was off the pain meds a week after surgery just taking Tylenol if needed. I did not bleed after nor did I have swelling or bruising at all in the whole time of recovering. I did a lot of research watched many YouTube videos about breast augmentation and women saying how painful it was and how they couldn't lift up there arms or hold a cup also ! Which completely scared me. I'm happy that I can't compare my self to them since I didn't have that problem with my surgery. My scar is under my breast which is healing very well the scar is very small and thin! Showing Natalie Driessen did and amazing job on me! Making me feel good about myself. I now have the breast I've always dreamt of they feel natural and look fantastic truly is the best decision I've made! Worth every penny. The Patient Care Coordinator Malorie Manriqueis was so amazing and kind as well always took care of me and answered all my questions. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Driessen to anyone considering plastic surgery. Remember cosmetics surgery is a super huge deal, It requires a well knowledge surgeon with skillful hands, and attention to detail and Dr Driessen has all of that. Check her out for your self, you'll know she the one within minutes of your consultation! read more

Dr. Michael Messina saved me from having a surgery. I had previously seen another doctor who indicated I would have to have the surgery. Dr. Messina prescribed a medication cream that took care of the basal cell on my nose. It worked! Dr. Messina, Dr. Driessen and his staff are very caring and professional. read more

Just completed a Mohs surgical procedure with Drs. Messina/Driessen and both were fantastic! Their staff was excellent as well. Out of the few dermatologists I have seen in the desert - I find this practice to be the best by far - giving personal care and treatment to each patient. I have found my forever home here - and will only use this practice when in the desert. A BIG mahalo - Dr. Messina/Dr. Driessen for the excellent professional service received by both you. read more

I just recently started to see Both Doctors Dr. Driessen and Dr. Messina they both gave me great advice that I took and the results look amazing!! read more

I took my 15 month old to Dr. Messina and Britney for a rash that my pediatrician couldn't accurately diagnose. They diagnosed the rash in one visit and gave us a otc treatment that rendered results within a couple days. They got us in SAME day and extended a VERY reasonable cash rate for our visit since we were out of network. I've never written a review for medical care, but their service and competence is rare in today's medical system. Dr. Messina even asked me to send him pictures if I thought the rash didn't get better in a few days. Deepest gratitude for their unparalleled commitment. read more

My Sig. Other really needed to see someone over concerns of pre cancer of his face. He had not been to a Dermatologist before. The receptionist took the time to see if we could get in. The Staff here is wonderful. Very kind, friendly and warm. He was instantly put at ease. read more