Breast Surgery Procedures

Plastic Surgeon Near San Francisco in Walnut Creek - Dr. Joseph Mele

Breast Reduction

Overly large and heavy breasts are often a source of physical discomfort and back pain for women. They can also leave a woman feeling self-conscious about her appearance. Breast reduction at the San Francisco area office of San Francisco Breast Enhancement Doctor Dr. Joseph Mele in Walnut Creek is a cosmetic procedure designed to reduce the volume and appearance of breasts, leaving the patient with a more proportionate and flattering bust line. Like a breast lift, in the breast reduction procedure, Dr. Mele uses an anchor-shaped incision beneath the breast to remove excess skin, fat, and glandular tissue. He then tightens up the remaining skin around the smaller, newly shaped breast. As with other breast contouring procedures, breast reduction is performed under general anesthesia. If you are interested in learning more about breast reduction in the San Francisco area, contact our Walnut Creek office today to schedule a consultation.

Breast Reconstruction

Women who have undergone mastectomies (surgical removal of the breast) to fight breast cancer or who suffer from congenital breast deformities often feel extremely self-conscious and unhappy with their appearance. Many of these women elect to have breast reconstruction surgery - a complex, multi-stage process in which the breast augmentation surgeon can reconstruct both the breast mound and the nipple. San Francisco breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Mele performs breast reconstruction using either breast implants or the patient's own transplanted tissue at his upscale facility in Walnut Creek. Breast reconstruction is a highly individualized process and Dr. Mele would be happy to sit down with you to discuss your particular case. To find out more about breast reconstruction surgery, please contact breast augmentation surgeon Joseph Mele, MD, near San Francisco in Walnut Creek today.

Inverted Nipple Correction

Inverted nipples, in which the nipple either lies flush with the surrounding areola or actually pulls inward like a dimple, can cause both breast feeding and self-confidence problems. This condition is caused by a shorter than normal milk duct passing between the wall of the chest and the nipple. By rearranging the local tissue, Dr. Mele can reconstruct an outward facing nipple, often leaving the milk duct intact in the process. For more detailed information on how inverted nipple correction can help you, please contact our San Francisco area cosmetic surgery office to schedule a consultation in Walnut Creek.

Areola Reduction

Large areolas can be both unflattering and a source of personal insecurity for a woman. They are either an inherited trait or result from the stretching of tissue by heavy breasts, weight gain, or pregnancy and breast-feeding. Areola reduction, a fairly simple procedure in which the cosmetic surgeon removes a narrow layer of epidermis along the outer ring of the areola, can often be performed in one short procedure under local anesthesia. To find out more about areola reduction, which can be used in conjunction with a breast reduction procedure, contact our San Francisco area practice in Walnut Creek today.

Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)

Gynecomastia, a condition in which fatty deposits accumulate on a man's chest giving the appearance of small breasts, is a seldom-discussed but surprisingly common problem. Even active men who eat well and exercise regularly may not be able to eliminate these deposits. Men with this condition often feel a deep sense of shame and embarrassment over their bodies. Gynecomastia, however, is easily treatable through male breast reduction. By means of discreet incisions made in the underarm or areola, San Francisco gyencomastia surgeon Dr. Mele can surgically remove excess fat and tissue from the chest, either with a scalpel or through liposuction, and achieve a firmer, more masculine looking physique. For more information on the male breast reduction treatment in the San Francisco area, contact our cosmetic surgery practice in Walnut Creek today.