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Silicone Implants & Silicone Injections – San Francisco Bay Area

Silicone is used in many beauty aids. While most people equate silicone with breast implants, there is much more to how silicone is used. […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Apr 3, 2011

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Juvederm XC and Vivite Give Away

Allergan, the manufacture of Juvéderm XC and Vivité, is giving away a free Vivite Defining Lip Plumper to patients receiving a Juvederm XC injectable […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Aug 5, 2010

facelift, neck lift facial rejuvenation video with rhytidectomy before and after pictures

Facelift (Rhytidectomy), Home, Videos, Wrinkle Reduction (Non-surgical)

Rhytidectomy (Facelift) Part 1 of 4

The name for the facelift procedure, or rhytidectomy, comes from the Latin word rhytid meaning wrinkle. Rhytidectomy literally means wrinkle removal. While Board Certified […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Jul 12, 2010

Eyelashes, Home, Wrinkle Reduction (Non-surgical)

Latisse

Latisse^®, the only FDA approved prescription treatment for making eyelashes longer, thicker and darker, is celebrating it’s first anniversary. If you are a Latisse […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | May 14, 2010

Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Breast Reduction (Men), Breast Reduction (Women), Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty), Home, Liposuction, Patient Safety, Plastic Surgery History, Plastic Surgery Societies, Plastic Surgery Statistics, Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery), Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Wrinkle Reduction (Non-surgical)

2009 Plastic Surgery Statistics

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have released their annual statistics on cosmetic plastic […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Mar 20, 2010

Home, Lip Enhancement/Augmentation, Wrinkle Reduction (Non-surgical)

Lip Augmentation San Francisco (Lip Enhancement): Lip Advancement

Lip Augmentation takes on many shapes. If the red color of the lips (the vermillion) is with barely visible, adding volume may not be […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Mar 16, 2010

Home, Lip Enhancement/Augmentation, Wrinkle Reduction (Non-surgical)

Lip Augmentation San Francisco (Lip Enhancement): V-Y Flaps

Dermal Fillers (Restylane^®, Juvederm^® and Perlane^®) are the most popular way to enhance the lips. The procedure is safe, effective, predictable and relatively simple. […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Mar 12, 2010