Joseph A Mele, MD FACS

Horrible!!! I feel disfigured and wish I’d never used him. Going to Dr. Male was a huge mistake and I very much regret that decision.

I have had abnormally chubby cheeks my entire life. Every member of my family shares this genetic trait. When I was younger, it was cute. It’s not so cute when you’re almost 40 and the volume in your upper cheeks has dissipated, which then calls attention to your way to big for my face lower cheeks. Regardless of how much I weigh, my cheeks were disproportionately large. It was my sister who discovered that buccal fat surgery was a thing… She had the procedure done when she was in early 20’s and she looks great! After researching the heck out of the subject, I found Dr. Mele.
Dr. Mele is the type of surgeon who will not operate on someone unless they are a candidate. The majority of people who believe they are candidates, typically are not. I was lucky. Buccal fat surgery usually takes a month to see any difference. It has only been 7 days and I can honestly say that I am happier than I ever though I could be with the results.
I would post pictures but I am concerned about anonymity.
Dr. Mele has a clear understanding of how 3 dimensional object occupy space. When the turkey neck I am also genetically predisposed to starts appearing, I will be paying Dr. Mele another visit. The staff is fantastic and Dr. Mele is a truly down to earth guy.

This is second surgery I’ve had with Dr. Mele in 11 years and he is still the the most humble, kind, and very professional Dr. I also brought my adult Granddaughter to him for her Rhinoplasty as I knew there was no other Dr. I would have her trust to do it and her results were perfect! Office staff as always were great and I personally think there is no better Plastic surgeon in the area with very fair prices for the amazing job he does!

After 4 unsuccessful surgeries to remove silicone deformity and sagging man boobs that did not fit on my 31 inch waist I was at a loss. I was desperate and devastated at how I became a prisoner in my body due to my ill informed attempt at looking better. I researched and found Dr Mele by chance. It was the warmth of his receptionists that gave me a feeling of safety and I knew I had to see him. Dr Mele himself comes into the waiting area and walks his patients in, none of this formality of being led into a room and waiting for the big knock. He was warm, friendly and genuinely loves his work. He treated me like friend, not in the least intimidating or egotistical. I have had a lot of surgeries and have never had an experience like this. He was not hesitant in the least of his ability to help m and I knew from his honesty what was possible and what may be possible. My gut told me this was the doctor for this last attempt at regaining my life back to what it once was. From the surgery that took 5 hours to a minor touch up, Dr Mele was with me the whole way and the results were astonishing and something I did not ever imagine could be possible. He has a conscience and will do what it takes to get the best result he is capable of. His suturing is masterful and he doesn’t just want to make you look good he wants to make you look the best that is achievable.
He is a great conversationalist and a genuinely sweet, humble and compassionate family man and surgeon. I did my best to honor his work and wear my compression vest longer than I probably needed to. I will only ever go to him for anything cosmetic in the future. When a surgeon can release you of your physical deformities even more than just enhancing your looks, there are no words or actions that can possibly express the gratitude.
I live in SF and the drive to his office is 40 mins and parking is great. His office staff are sweet and friendly unlike some arrogant fake office staff I have experienced with other surgeons offices.

Dr mele is very intelligent, professional and highly skilled surgeon. He is great at what he does and he gave me the best results. I had a breast revision with him because of grade 3 capsular contracture in right breast.
My first breast augmentation was done by another surgeon from a different country. Im a tourist. My doctor back there kept giving me problems. First he gave me very small implants, when i specifically asked for semi large ones. Of course i wasnt satisfied with the size so i went for 2^nd surgery to upsize. But it didnt turn out well because i developed some rippling on the right breast which made me really depressed, so i went for 3^rd surgery to fix the ripples and to revise the areola scars as well because they looked horrible. That surgery was the worst because not only he wasnt able to fix the ripples, he also gave me infection that happened immediately after surgery. That infection resulted to capsular contracture. So what i had was a rippled, hardened, badly scarred breast.
I decided to go to the states to look for a better surgeon. Im so tired of my breast problems and i wanted 4^th surgery to be the last. I googled for the best plastic surgeon
in bay area and found dr mele. I went to his office and found it simple yet very clean. Marsha and rebecca (office staff) have always been polite and very nice to me. Dr mele is also very nice, patient, and funny. I had a lot of questions during the pre op appointment and he gave me good and realistic answers. He also always replies to my follow up questions in emails.
Surgery was a breeze! The recovery was unbelievably fast, thanks to dr mele’s great surgical technique. I was only in moderate pain for 3 – 4 days. My previous surgeries always took 2−3weeks before i start to feel better and i always get bruised. But with dr mele, i recovered really fast and there’s no bruising at all! The results are amazing and i still could not believe that i have beautiful breasts! The ripples are gone, they are very soft, and you can hardly see the scars! I am so happy that i went to dr mele. He is the best! Thank you :)

We are so happy we wen to Dr. Mele. The entire process was wonderful. I sent a general question online and Dr. Mele responded within an hour and we had a great dialogue over email. I was contemplating otoplasty (ear pinning) surgery for my 5 year old daughter. He was very informative, non judgmental and kind. We had our consultation and pre-​op appointment and then the surgery was last week. We are so happy with the results. Our daughter felt so comfortable around Dr. Mele and he is quite an artist when it comes to ear surgery. Also, the women in his office are so friendly, organized and helpful. They made our daughter feel at ease, too. I would recommend Dr. Mele to anyone. He’s changed our lives and we are forever grateful!

I have been working with Dr Mele for several years getting things fixed that pertain to aging etc. Over the years I find Dr Mele to be very professional about his work.
The quality of his work is top notch. I feel that Dr Mele stands by his work and has went out of his way to accommodate me with questions regarding healing and corrections needed to see a successful treatment.
I give 5 stars because I think this is the best place you can go for treatment. He wont try to sell you anything you don’t need or talk you into a procedure.
Dr Mele is funny, he has a great personality and makes a person feel comfortable in discussions about treatments. and anything else for that matter.
highly recommended, 5 stars

I am getting some work done by Dr. Mele. I have surgery coming up on February 28^th. So far, everything pre-​op has been great. I will update this post post-​op, with a more thorough review of the results.

Dr. Mele is great! First plastic surgeon I’ve ever been to, and he made my first experience very comfortable! He answered all of my questions and concerns with educated confidence before and after my surgery. I went in to get my gaged ears closed up. First appointment was a consult, second was the surgery, third was the stitch removal, and fourth was the ear piercing! (All included in the procedure’s total price.) My ears healed great and I’m so in love with them! :)

I keep going back to Dr. Mele, even though I do have a distance to drive., because it is worth the effort. He did a major surgery on my last year with great results. Today I had a recheck and have not had any type of problems. i am very happy with the results. I also had some filler today and botox in my face. This was not my first time for fillers from Dr. Mele. He has percise skill in the areas that need some help. His manner is relaxed and caring. I never feel rushed or like just another person in the waiting.. He is comparable in pricing and honest. His staff his extremely nice too.

Dr. Mele demonstrates outstanding surgical results, fostered and enhanced with a nurturing and considerate professional presence. The combination of his exceptional and artistic expertise is evidenced by an aesthetic result that showcases his standard of excellence and brilliance of talent. I have enjoyed the results of Dr. Mele’s expertise since 2005. I recently entrusted Dr. Mele with my most apparent physical quality; my eyes. Dr. Mele performed an Upper Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).
Although my expectations were supported by my complete trust in the surgical and artistic talents of this accomplished Plastic Surgeon; the results have far exceeded my confidence and anticipation of a fabulous result. Dr. Mele’s genius is supported and complimented by his team of amazing staff that go above and beyond to augment a positive experience of personal care and confidence from consultation to post surgical followup.
If you are considering entrusting the substance and essence of your ‘self’ to a compassionate, talented, skilled, and personable Surgeon… I unequivocally recommend your consideration of Dr. Joseph Mele. My experience and the result… remain flawless.

A great, kind, gentle plastic surgeon. Dr. Mele and his staff are great!!! He does awawesomeesome work!!! Dr. Mele made me feel comfortable and no pressure.

At 66 years old I was past the recommended age for a mini facelift, but general anesthetic was not an option I wanted to consider. I interviewed several surgeons, but found Dr. Mele to be the best for several reasons. Dr. Mele listens, really listens. He pays careful attention to what you say as well as what you don’t say. He discusses the procedure’s pros and cons with you, taking whatever time needed to make sure there is clarity in the decision one makes. He does not use a general one size fits all approach, rather he celebrates our uniqueness and strives to satisfy individual goals. Dr. Mele pays careful attention to detail and above all, he is an excellent surgeon. Dr. Mele’s staff is caring, compassionate and understanding. I am ecstatic with the results. My mini facelift is such a boost to my self-​esteem. When I look in the mirror, I recognize myself. I highly recommend Dr. Mele.

Dr mele is hands down the best! I never had surgery before, and dr mele and Marsha made the process so comfortable. He has the best bedside manner AND my BA came out awesome!!!

Where do I begin? Dr. Mele has been my surgeon for 12 years & I keep going back to him because he is simply the best! I’ve also sent friends & family members to him & the results speak for themselves. Not only is Dr. Mele one of the finest plastic surgeons around, he also has a bedside manner that you just won’t find today. Dr. Mele takes time to listen, explain & let you ask questions until you are satisfied 100%. He is one of the most ethical Dr’s as well, and will be honest with you (some people just want the answer they want to hear) he manages to do this with tact, decorum & class, one will not be dissapointed with Dr. Mele, he is simply the best around! I was sent to him by a dermatologist who didn’t want to touch my face (as I was working as a professional model at the time) Dr. Mele removed a mole without a trace of a scar & I’ve been hooked ever since. If you want the best, Dr. Mele is the ticket!

This is my final report, as I am now done with the laser treatments to reduce scarring. I am so happy with my experience with Dr Mele. His staff are fantastic, pleasant and helpful, and discreet when needed. Dr Mele is kind, encouraging, and made me feel comfortable. I had fairly major reconstructive work done (no, not boobies!) and am very satisfied with the outcome. I was realistic, knew the potential complications, and followed the treatment plan. Being a good patient is as important as having a good doctor to have a great outcome. I recommend Dr Mele without reservation.

I was very disappointed with my experience with Dr. Mele.
Nice staff and easy going doctor but that doesn’t mean excellent results.
I went in for a what I thought was going to be a simple scar revision under my chin. Because scars take so long to heal, I had to give it time. I was not pleased with the result. A year later, Dr. Mele suggested that I might want to consider another revision (free of charge) because of the way the new scar healed.
In my opinion, if a surgeon can’t get it right the first time then I’m not interested in anything else he/​she has to say or do.
Unfortunately, I made a mistake in choosing this doctor and in doing so, not only wasted my money but, more importantly, an entire year of my life!
I would not recommend this doctor to anyone I like.

This doctor is awesome! He is a great surgeon and i can’t wait to have my surgery i’m so very excited and i feel completely safe with him being my doctor. He is very kind and goes over everything about the preocedure. I highly reccommend him for any plastic and reconstructive surgery!