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Breast Implant Revision Before and After Pictures – Capsular Contracture SF...
Breast Augmentation Revision for Capsular Contracture. Notice the decreased volume, increased hardness and irritated red color in the before picture on the left. After release, the breast are softened...
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Allergan® Voluntarily Removes All BioCell® Textured Breast Implants from...
Today, Allergan® voluntarily withdrew all BioCell® Textured Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders from the world markets due to an association with breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell...
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Breast Implant Options – What Are Your choices?
Today, Breast Implants come in different shapes, sizes and materials. For experienced board certified plastic surgeons, these are exciting options that provide us with the opportunity to customize your...
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Ear Pinning (Otoplasty) For Prominent Ears
Otoplasty means ear changing, and it is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure used to enhance the ears, most commonly to pin back ears that stick out. It can also apply to the correction of Spock ears,...
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Allergan Updates Recalled BioCell Textured Implant Warranty
On July 24, 2019, Allergan withdrew all BioCell textured breast implants from the market. Last month, Allergan® recalled every textured breast implant they sold in the US. Read my previous post for...
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Breast Reduction for Men (Gynecomastia Reduction) SF Bay Area
The medical term for Man Boobs is Gynecomastia. Since most men prefer to have a flat, masculine chest, Gynecomastia is usually problematic and a source of embarrassment. There are several methods of...
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Breast Implant Removal in the San Francisco Bay Area
Breast Implant Removal is performed for about 1% of all Breast Augmentation patients. It is not a common procedure. Often it is elective, but sometimes it is as necessary as it is unwanted. These...
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Breast Augmentation Revision Surgery – SF Bay Area
Breast Implant Revision Surgery is performed when there is a problem with the breast implants. Some problems are subjective, for example when the implants are judged to be too small or too large. Other...
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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 treatment. For more severe cases...
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Vaping, Plastic Surgery and Life
I’ve written about smoking and plastic surgery and even vaping and plastic surgery previously. However, as the use of electronic cigarettes becomes more widespread, we are learning more about the...
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Breast Implant Removal Video
Breast Implant Removal Before and After Pictures of actual patients are included in today’s video to illustrate what is possible. More before and afters are available on DrMele.com . Breast Implant...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Means Men Too
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so check your breasts and follow-up with your healthcare provider for any abnormalities. Men get breast cancer too, so everyone needs to check. Getting started...
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Skin Tightening After Massive Weight Loss Video
Bariatric Surgery has made massive weight loss commonplace. If you have ever watched My 600-lb Life you know what I am talking about. The show also airs in Colombia under a more appropriate title:...
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Dr. Mele Voted Top 10 Plastic Surgeon by the National Academy of Plastic...
Dr. Joseph Mele was awarded the Top 10 Plastic Surgeon Award by the National Academy of Plastic Surgeons for 2019. The National Academy of Plastic Surgeons recognizes dynamic Plastic Surgeons who have...
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Liposuction Before and After Video
Liposuction removes disproportionate fat from the abdomen and other areas of the body. Today’s Liposuction Video Today’s video presentation is all about Liposuction. Liposuction is a cosmetic plastic...
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Breast Revision Surgery Video
Breast Augmentation remains one of the most frequently performed cosmetic plastic surgery operations. While the procedure remains the safest and most reliable means of Breast Enlargement, from time to...
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Gynecomastia Reduction – Male Breast Reduction | San Francisco Bay Area
Between men and women, the breasts are an area with significant aesthetic differences. For both sexes, shape trumps size. However, size is particularly important for the masculine chest. Male breast...
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Ear Pinning – Otoplasty – SF Bay Area
Ear Pinning, or Otoplasty, is the most frequently requested Cosmetic Ear Surgery. The relatively fast and very satisfying outpatient procedure is sought by my patients to reduce the appearance of their...
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Tummy Tucks and Abdominoplasty – SF Bay Area Plastic Surgery
The Tummy Tuck is one of my favorite procedures. Considered by many as the gold standard of cosmetic plastic surgery of the abdomen, Tummy Tucks are satisfying for both patient and doctor. The...
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Five Signs You Might Need An Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) – SF Bay Area
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery is one of the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures. By definition, it is an elective procedure, so no one strictly “needs” it; however, if you have one or more...
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