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Gummy Bear Breast Implants

Gummy Bear Breast Implants – Breast Implant Manufacturers don’t like the nickname, and I imagine neither do the folks at Haribo who make Gummi […]

by Dr. Mele | Feb 7, 2022

Breast Reconstruction, Home

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year it is more important than ever. According to the American Cancer Society, if you live […]

by Dr. Mele | Oct 25, 2021

Breast Augmentation, Breast Augmentation Lift, Breast Implant Revision Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Home, Patient Safety

Silicone Breast Implant Warranty Comparisons

Breast Implant Warranty Coverage Every few years, the US FDA approved breast implant manufacturers update their Breast Implant Warranties. While implant deflation has been […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Jan 28, 2019

Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery Massive Gynecomastia Reduction Video with Before and After Pictures

Areolar Reduction, Breast Asymmetry, Breast Lift (Mastopexy), Breast Reconstruction, Breast Reduction, Breast Reduction (Men), Daddy Makeover, Home, Post-Bariatric Surgery (After Weight Loss), Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Videos

Massive Gynecomastia Reductions (Video Presentation)

Gynecomastia Reduction is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic plastic surgery procedures for men. Over the last 20 years, the number of Gynecomastia […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Jan 14, 2019

Breast Cancer Awareness, Breast Reconstruction, Home

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – SF Bay Area

You may have noticed that the silver and black are wearing pink this month. For the last few Octobers, the National Football League has […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Oct 22, 2016

Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift (Mastopexy), Breast Reconstruction, Home, Liposuction, Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini Abdominoplasty), Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Mommy Makeovers

Mommy Makeovers are a combination of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures that enhance, or repair, the breasts and belly. Since both areas take a hit […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | May 7, 2016

Brazilian Butt Lift, Breast Asymmetry, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Revision Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Facial Augmentation, Fat Grafting, Home, Liposuction

Fat Grafting and Breast Augmentation – Part 3 of 3

Is Fat Grafting Experimental Surgery? Fat Grafting has been around for at least 125 years, so it is not an experimental surgery. However, the […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Mar 12, 2016

Brazilian Butt Lift, Breast Asymmetry, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Revision Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Facial Augmentation, Fat Grafting, Home, Liposuction

Fat Grafting and Breast Augmentation – Part 2 of 3

Fat Grafting Today Like most Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, I perform fat grafting for selected patients. Facial Augmentation, Brazilian Butt Lifts and to help […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Mar 6, 2016

Brazilian Butt Lift, Breast Asymmetry, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Revision Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Facial Augmentation, Fat Grafting, Home, Liposuction

Fat Grafting and Breast Augmentation – Part 1 of 3

Many of my San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog posts are inspired by the questions I get from patients. Inquires come from patients in my […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Feb 28, 2016

Breast Cancer Awareness, Breast Reconstruction, Home, Patient Safety

Breast Cancer Detection, Mastectomies and Amy Robach

Amy Robach’s Breast Cancer Treatment When Amy Robach agreed to a public mammogram for ABC’s Good Morning America, she did not know she had […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Nov 23, 2013