Category: Neck Lift (Rhytidectomy)

Plastic Surgery After Massive Weight Loss

September 09, 2019 Joseph A. Mele, MD

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Although Bariatric Surgery can be very successful at weight reduction, it usually inadequate when it comes to skin reduction. Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery is a specialized field of plastic surgery which provides assistance in the area of body contouring after massive weight loss.

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Top Plastic Surgery Procedures – SF Bay Area

March 05, 2017 Joseph A. Mele, MD

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This week the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) published the United States’ national Plastic Surgery Statistics for 2016. It is always interesting to me to how the national statistics correlate with my own Cosmetic Plastic Surgery practice here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Last year, the correlation was pretty close.

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Chin and Neck Enhancement | Facial Plastic Surgery | San Francisco Bay Area

January 09, 2017 Joseph A. Mele, MD

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The secret to excellent Neck Contouring results is selecting the procedure that is right for your neck. There are many procedures which can be used to improve the profile of the neck, and searching them all on the Internet can be confusing. Let a qualified and experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon be your guide.

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The Neck Lift – Opened Or Closed? – SF Bay Area

May 01, 2016 Joseph A. Mele, MD

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If you are considering a Neck Lift, it is helpful to have an idea of what your options are. Some problems respond better to specific techniques. If loose skin is the main problem, a closed technique may be the best. Platysmal bands may respond better to an open technique, while disproportionate fat may respond to liposuction. As a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, I am here to help guide you.

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