Joseph A. Mele, III, MD, Inc

Joseph A. Mele, III, MD, Inc Dr. Mele is a SF Bay Area Board Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

The Mission of the American Board of Plastic Surgery Inc., is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to t...
07/14/2025

The Mission of the American Board of Plastic Surgery Inc., is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification and continuous certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and subspecialists.”

Directors of The American Board of Plastic Surgery are actively engaged in the practice of plastic surgery. Importantly, unlike other medical boards, these members volunteer to serve without remuneration.

If your surgeon is well trained, and has sufficient experience, then the chances of a good result are enhanced. Board Certification is one way to check on your chosen surgeons training. It is not the only way, but it might be the easiest way. You should check your surgeon’s board certifications and state medical license status on-line. It’s quick and it’s easy. I've included the links in today's San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog post.

https://www.sanfranciscoplasticsurgeryblog.com/american-board-of-plastic-surgery-certification-continues

Every year the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) publishes their procedural statistics. This year, 2024, the n...
06/30/2025

Every year the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) publishes their procedural statistics. This year, 2024, the numbers are up again. All procedures by ASPS members show modest increases of up to 3%.

The top five cosmetic plastic surgeries of 2024 are:

Liposuction
Breast Augmentation
Abdominoplasty
Breast Lift
Blepharoplasty

These procedures are the most requested cosmetic surgeries year after year, and in 2024, they were requested a little more.

In today's San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog post I breakdown the 2024 plastic surgery stats by areas: Breast, Body and Face. I have included details like the numbers performed and the percentage change compared to 2023. I also provide the stats for minimally invasive procedures like botox and fillers.

https://www.sanfranciscoplasticsurgeryblog.com/american-society-of-plastic-surgeons-announces-2024-stats

Massive weight loss requires massive skin tightening as is demonstrated in today’s Gynecomastia Reduction before and aft...
06/23/2025

Massive weight loss requires massive skin tightening as is demonstrated in today’s Gynecomastia Reduction before and after pictures. Massive Male Breast Reduction as is performed after weight loss.

Massive Gynecomastia Reduction

Sometimes Gynecomastia is persistent. Even after weight loss, this patient is left with a substantial amount of breast tissue. This surgery is similar to Top Work, performed for transgender men. The goals are to remove the excess breast tissue, tighten the skin, reduce the areolae and raise (and lateralize) the ni***es.

https://www.sanfranciscoplasticsurgeryblog.com/massive-male-breast-reductions-after-weight-loss

For over 100 years, the American College of Surgeons has been a leader in surgical education and research. I am proud to...
06/17/2025

For over 100 years, the American College of Surgeons has been a leader in surgical education and research. I am proud to celebrate my 25th year as a fellow.

Who is the American College of Surgeons?

From the beginning, the College has been involved in surgical education and research, patient welfare, hospital standardization, ethics of practice, and collaboration with other medical associations. That heritage continues today.

The ACS was an outgrowth of the Clinical Congresses of Surgeons of North America. These annual symposiums started in 1910 to further the education of practicing surgeons. The Clinical Congresses were themselves an outgrowth of the journal Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics, another initiative of ACS Founder Dr. Franklin H. Martin.

The American College of Surgeons has over 90,000 members in 144 countries around the globe. Over 2,500 hospitals participate in ACS quality assurance programs, designed to enhance patient care and safety. In addition, the college offers over 400 educational courses and sessions each year.

https://www.sanfranciscoplasticsurgeryblog.com/25-years-as-a-fellow-of-the-american-college-of-surgeons

Current methods like imaging or tissue biopsies are more definitive but often detect cancer later, with imaging missing ...
06/02/2025

Current methods like imaging or tissue biopsies are more definitive but often detect cancer later, with imaging missing tumors smaller than one centimeter and biopsies requiring a known lesion. Blood tests are thus promising for earlier detection, especially in high-risk groups, but they’re not yet a universal replacement due to limitations in sensitivity, specificity, and the need for confirmatory diagnostics.

Compared with standard cancer screening, annual blood testing was associated with 49% fewer late-stage cancer diagnoses and 21% fewer deaths within five years, results show.

Blood testing every other year resulted in 39% fewer late-stage diagnoses and 17% fewer deaths within five years, researchers added.

More information is available on today's San Francisco Plastic Blog:

https://www.sanfranciscoplasticsurgeryblog.com/can-blood-tests-detect-cancer-earlier-than-current-methods

Today, is Memorial Day, unofficially, the first weekend of summer, and the San Francisco Bay Area weather is cooperating...
05/26/2025

Today, is Memorial Day, unofficially, the first weekend of summer, and the San Francisco Bay Area weather is cooperating with all outdoor festivities. I hope your Memorial Day weekend is going well.

Memorial Day is our chance to remember and celebrate those who died in service to our country. I have been posting about Memorial Day for some time, but today’s post starts with some history, and a list of some of the more popular San Francisco Bay Area Memorial Day Events is listed below.

https://www.sanfranciscoplasticsurgeryblog.com/memorial-day-2025-remembering-those-who-gave-all

Otoplasty, commonly referred to as ear surgery or Ear Pinning, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reshape or r...
05/12/2025

Otoplasty, commonly referred to as ear surgery or Ear Pinning, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to reshape or reposition the ears to improve their appearance or function. Often performed to address protruding ears, ear asymmetry, or deformities, otoplasty can enhance self-confidence and aesthetic harmony. Today's comprehensive guide explores the risks, benefits, procedure, alternatives, goals, limitations and recovery process associated with Cosmetic Ear Surgery, providing a strong base of understanding for those considering Otoplasty.

https://www.sanfranciscoplasticsurgeryblog.com/otoplasty-what-to-expect-when-getting-your-ears-pinned/

The Talk Awards congratulate those companies that are committed to making their patients experience the best it can be. ...
04/28/2025

The Talk Awards congratulate those companies that are committed to making their patients experience the best it can be. For its dedication to providing excellent patient service, Joseph A. Mele, MD, FACS – Plastic Surgery of Walnut Creek, California has won The 2025 Talk Award for customer satisfaction.

The Talk Awards were created to calculate customer satisfaction ratings based on customer feedback online. Only the highest rated businesses win The Talk Award. We are proud to have received this award for fourteen years in a row, and hope to continue to serve our community at the highest level of quality care for many more.

Plastic Surgery Consultation

If you are considering Plastic Surgery in the San Francisco Bay Area, be certain to select a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, like Joseph A. Mele, III, MD, FACS. Call (925) 943-6353 to schedule a private consultation appointment, today.

https://www.sanfranciscoplasticsurgeryblog.com/2025-talk-award-winner/

I got a little carried away with Abdominoplasty this week. I tried to cover Tummy Tuck Risks, Benefits, Procedure, Alter...
04/21/2025

I got a little carried away with Abdominoplasty this week. I tried to cover Tummy Tuck Risks, Benefits, Procedure, Alternatives, Goals, Limitations and Recovery all in one post. It's a comprehensive guide, and a good starting place if you are gathering information for your Tummy Tuck.

I've included some before and after pictures to illustrate the results and tried to keep it to brief bullet points.

You can access the post on the San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog here:

https://www.sanfranciscoplasticsurgeryblog.com/tummy-tuck-risks-benefits-alternatives-recovery-more/

For 2025, The American Institute of Plastic Surgeons has recognized the exceptional performance of California’s Plastic ...
03/10/2025

For 2025, The American Institute of Plastic Surgeons has recognized the exceptional performance of California’s Plastic Surgeon Joseph A. Mele, MD, FACS, and awarded him their annual 10 Best Plastic Surgeons for Patient Satisfaction. As your local Plastic Surgeon, I am humbled and grateful for your support in helping me obtain this achievement. I am honored to be a 2025 American Institute of Plastic Surgeons’ Member, and be recognized as one of the 10 best in Patient Satisfaction.

https://www.sanfranciscoplasticsurgeryblog.com/10-best-plastic-surgeons-for-patient-satisfaction-2025/

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