Facelift (Rhytidectomy)

Arm Lift (Brachioplasty), Breast Lift (Mastopexy), Butt Lifts, Facelift (Rhytidectomy), Home, Lower Body Lift (Belt Lipectomy), Neck Lift (Rhytidectomy), Post-Bariatric Surgery (After Weight Loss), Thigh Lifts (Thighplasty), Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Plastic Surgery After Massive Weight Loss

Excessive weight can cause diabetes, high blood pressure, increased serum cholesterol and other health problems. For mild cases, diet and exercise are often effective […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Sep 9, 2019

Brazilian Butt Lift, Breast Augmentation, Breast Augmentation Lift, Breast Lift (Mastopexy), Breast Reduction, Brow Lift, Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty), Facelift (Rhytidectomy), Home, Liposuction, Neck Lift (Rhytidectomy), Plastic Surgery Societies, Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery), Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Wrinkle Reduction (Non-surgical)

Top Plastic Surgery Procedures – SF Bay Area

This week the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) published the United States’ national Plastic Surgery Statistics for 2016. It is always interesting to […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Mar 5, 2017

Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Facelift (Rhytidectomy), Home, Smoking and Plastic Surgery, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Vaping And Cosmetic Plastic Surgery | E-Cigarettes | SF Bay Area

There is ample evidence proving that smoking tobacco cigarettes increases the risk of complications after plastic surgery. Most plastic surgeons recommend that smoking be […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Jan 15, 2017

Chin Implants/Augmentation, Facelift (Rhytidectomy), Facial Augmentation, Home, Liposuction, Neck Lift (Rhytidectomy)

Chin and Neck Enhancement | Facial Plastic Surgery

The Chin and the Neck are neighbors, so it makes sense that when Plastic Surgery is being considered to enhance one, the other should […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Jan 9, 2017

Facelift (Rhytidectomy), Home, Liposuction, Neck Lift (Rhytidectomy)

The Neck Lift – Opened Or Closed?

Plastic Surgeons and Facial Plastic Surgeons alike have for decades debated the benefits of opened and closed approaches for Facial Rejuvenation. Most often, open […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | May 1, 2016

Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift (Mastopexy), Breast Reduction (Men), Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty), Facelift (Rhytidectomy), Home, Liposuction, Plastic Surgery Societies, Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery), Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

2015 Plastic Surgery Statistics

The numbers are in and America, you like Plastic Surgery. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has released the data collected for Cosmetic […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Mar 20, 2016

Botulinum Toxin (Botox Dysport Xeomin), Chemical Peels, Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty), Facelift (Rhytidectomy), Fillers (Restylane Juvederm Perlane Radiesse), Home, Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery), Smoking and Plastic Surgery, Wrinkle Reduction (Non-surgical)

How to Help Your Face – San Francisco Bay Area

If we are lucky, Facial Aging is something we all experience. It can present as changes in skin tone or coloration, fine lines or […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Jan 24, 2016

Botulinum Toxin (Botox Dysport Xeomin), Chemical Peels, Facelift (Rhytidectomy), Fillers (Restylane Juvederm Perlane Radiesse), Home, Patient Safety, Wrinkle Reduction (Non-surgical)

Counterfeit Botox is Back Bay Area

Botulinum Toxin remains the number one non-surgical cosmetic treatment year after year. In 2014, 3,588,218 neuromodulating wrinkle treatments were reported by the American Society […]

by Joseph A. Mele, MD | Apr 25, 2015