San Francisco Cosmetic Surgery | Bay Area Cosmetic Surgery

Wrinkles, blemishes, age spots, and acne scars can be diminished by our San Francisco Cosmetic Surgery professional, Joseph A. Mele, M.D., F.A.C.S..

Dr. Mele is double board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of Surgery (ABS), and is an active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS) and the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS). His practice is located in Walnut Creek, California, near San Francisco in the East Bay Area.

In addition to providing numerous surgical procedures for the face, breasts, and body, Dr. Mele offers a wide range of skin enhancing procedures. Some of the non-surgical options offered by our San Francisco Bay Area Plastic Surgeon include:

  • Wrinkle Reducers - BOTOX Cosmetic® and Dysport® - Reduces wrinkles by diminishing your ability to frown. Botox is a quick treatment where injections are made in the selected area; it relaxes the muscles, which, makes the skin look smoother and more youthful.

    Botox can temporarily reduce or eliminate:

    • Frown lines
    • Forehead creases
    • "Crow's feet" near the eyes
    • Thick bands in the neck

    The only FDA approved area of treatment are the frown lines between the brows, other areas of treament are deemed "off-label" uses.


  • Injectable Dermal Fillers - Hyaluronic (HA) and other injectable fillers can be used to reduce moderate to deep facial lines. The products provide safe and effective treatment with minimum inconvenience. A quick office visit is plenty of time for a treament, and can provide months of relief.

    The most frequently used Dermal Fillers in the San Francisco Bay Area are:

    • Restylane®
    • Juvederm®
    • Perlane®
    • Radiesse®

    Each product has its own specific benefits, so be certain to ask which is right for you the next time you are in the office.

  • Chemical Peel - Chemical peels are designed to rejuvenate blemished, sun damaged, wrinkled, or old and tired-looking skin. In order to peel away the outer damaged layers of skin and uncover the new, smooth skin, a specially-formulated solution is applied to the face. Over the ensuing few days, the outer dead layers of skin peel away, leaving a fresh rejuvenated appearance

  • Laser Skin Resurfacing - This procedure uses advanced laser technology to lift away layers of lined or damaged skin, leaving behind beautiful, fresh skin. Laser skin resurfacing is a safe and effective treatment for wrinkles, acne scars, age spots, sun damage, and other blemishes. San Francisco Cosmetic Surgery professional Dr. Mele can discuss laser technology with you further.

As you evaluate your goals and expectations, please view some of the beautiful before and after plastic surgery photos featuring Dr. Mele's patients. Your questions and concerns can be discussed with our San Francisco Cosmetic Surgeon Joseph A. Mele, MD, FACS, during an initial consultation.

You can reach the office of Dr. Mele by calling (925) 943-6353. If you prefer, you may fill out our online contact form.