Breast Surgery Procedures

Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco East Bay Area City of Walnut Creek - Dr. Joseph Mele

Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation remains one of the most frequently requested cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. More choices in breast implants has come with the increased popularity. For detailed explainations of breast enlargement, and the options available to you, please visit our page explaining Breast Augmentation. San Francisco Bay Area patients have come to trust Dr. Mele for their breast enhancement needs. He is an active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), a select group of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) members, who specialize in cosmetic surgery. For specific information on breast enhancement, consider scheduling a private consultation appointment with Dr. Mele. Call the office at (925) 943-6353, or fill out our contact form, and we will be in touch.

Breast Lift

Breast Lift covers a number of procedures. From lifts that simply reposition the nipple, to lifts that raise the entire breast mound. To explore your options, please go to our page dedicated to Breast Lift. If you are interested in learning more about our San Francisco area office and breast lift surgery, please contact our cosmetic surgery office in Walnut Creek today.

Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty)

Lower neck and upper back pain are frequently caused by breasts which are too big. Large breasts can limit even simple physical activity, like jogging, due to discomfort and embarrassment. Clothing choices are limited, and finding a bra that fits off the shelf may be impossible. Breast Reduction is one of the specialty breast surgeries we offer, at our San Francisco Bay Area Plastic Surgery office.

San Francisco Breast Enhancement Doctor Dr. Joseph Mele in Walnut Creek, can reduce the volume and discomfort associated with large breasts, leaving you with a more comfortable and flattering bust. If you are interested in learning more about Breast Reduction in the San Francisco Bay Area, check out our Breast Reduction page.

Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)

Gynecomastia is a condition caused by enlargement of the breast tissue in a man's chest. The presentation can range from a small growth causing a solitary, firm lump beneath the nipple (puffy nipples) to wide spread enlargment of the chest creating feminine appearing breasts. Gynecomastia is a seldom-discussed but surprisingly common problem, and can effect anyone. Even active men who eat well and exercise regularly may not be able to eliminate these deposits. Men with gynecomastia often feel a deep sense of shame and embarrassment from the shape or size of their chest, and may avoid removing their shirt in public and even more intimate settings.

Gynecomastia, however, is easily treatable with male breast reduction. By means of discreet incisions made in the underarm, around areola or under the chest, San Francisco Gynecomastia surgeon Dr. Mele can surgically remove excess fat and glandular breast tissue from the chest. A more masculine looking physique can be achieved either with gynecomastia reduction surgery or liposuction.

For more information about the Male Breast Reduction treatments available in our San Francisco Bay Area Plastic Surgery office visit our Gynecomastia page.

Breast Reconstruction

Women who have undergone mastectomies (surgical removal of the breast tissue and often the nipple and areola too) often feel extremely self-conscious and unhappy with their appearance. Whether a mastectomy is performed to fight breast cancer or for congenital breast deformities, 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 areola complex. San Francisco Breast Augmentation surgeon Dr. Joseph 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 Walnut Creek breast augmentation surgeon Joseph Mele, MD, near San Francisco 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 ducts between the breast lobules and the nipple. By rearranging the local tissue, Dr. Mele can reconstruct an outward facing nipple. The goal is to leave the milk duct intact; however, the procedure may interfere with future breast feeding. For more detailed information about how inverted nipple correction can help you, please contact our San Francisco Bay Area Cosmetic Surgery office in Walnut Creek to schedule your personal and private consultation appointment.

Inverted Nipple Repair Before and After Photos

Areola Reduction

Large areolas can be both unflattering and a source of personal insecurity for. 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 the pigmented 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 may be performed in conjunction with a breast reduction procedure, contact our San Francisco area practice in Walnut Creek today.

Areola Reduction Before and After Photos

Expert Cosmetic Plastic Surgery by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Joseph A. Mele, MD, in the San Francisco East Bay Area city of Walnut Creek, serving Northern California including: Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Alamo, Moraga, Orinda, Concord, Danville, San Ramon, Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakland, the greater San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.