Joseph Mele, MD

Dr. Mele performed lower eyelid surgery under local anesthesia. I think I actually fell asleep during the procedure:) . He has performed previous otoplasty surgery on me several years prior and this procedure was equally outstanding in the results. I can't tell you how much happier I am every morning I wake up and look in the mirror. I feel I have turned back the clock on my age by 20 years with this procedure alone. Thank you Dr. Mele and your staff so much. You are the best!

Dr Mele is an excellent surgeon with 24 yrs experience and very grounded and friendly. I am absolutely thrilled with his work and highly recommend him. I had decided to have lipo after gaining considerable weight during covid. Despite my working out 5 days a week and switching to a plant based diet once the local economy opened, it was frustrating to see that I wasn't getting any traction or changes in my body despite the hard work. I'm guessing it has to do with being in my 50's and lower metabolism? I researched several surgeons & met with Dr. Mele and booked my procedure that was a months ahead. I was nervous to be under general anesthesia but it all worked out fine and once I got through the first three days which was the most difficult (felt like a bus hit me), and every day thereafter got better and better. The picture enclosed is just two weeks after the procedure & I'm pretty much back to my daily routine without the heavy duty exercise for another few weeks, preferring to be low key and just walk a few miles daily. I am so very pleased with my final result and I have read that the final actual outcome still will be a month or two away so if it looks this good two weeks post op, I can't imagine what a month or two will be like? (if no changes, I would be completely happy). You will be in good hands with Dr. Mele and his very efficient, friendly staff.

I've been wanting a breast augmentation since I was sixteen. When I finally had the money saved up I researched a lot of doctors in my area. Dr. Mele was the first consultation I went attended. I was very pleased with his professionalism and covid safety during the pandemic. He answered all of my questions (which was a lot) and never made me feel like I was taking up too much of his time or asking dumb questions. I also liked that I spoke with him the whole time and not any nurses. I felt so comfortable with him that I decided that I wanted him to do my surgery.

Updated on 22 Dec 2020:
I was finally starting to feel better and able to move around a lot more. I am beyond happy with the size. I told Dr. Mele I wanted to be a big a possible without being ridiculous. After measuring me, he said that 450cc is the max for the look I wanted. So that's what we settled on and during surgery he overfilled it to 455cc. I'm very excited to see the final results and wear all the cute clothes I bought!

Updated on 2 Jan 2021:
I'm back to my old self like 95%. The pressure and weight is mostly gone. I still take ibuprofen as needed. I think the most annoying thing is the nipple sensitivity. I'll be so glad when that stops. Also, I can't wait to sleep on my side again. I'm super happy with the results. They look big in picutres but in real life they are very proportionate to my body and definitely fill out my frame.

Updated on 27 Jan 2021:
Very happy with how they look and how they feel. I'm glad I went with saline. I massage them everyday and they've definitely dropped significantly since my first post op pic. When I went to my doctor, he commented how they've been dropping faster than average.

Updated on 3 Mar 2021:
My right breast is slightly higher as you can see but that also cause I was lifting my arm. I am beyond happy with my results and my decision. I feel like me and this is how I was always meant to look. I'm so much more satisfied with the tops I can wear and how they look with my full chest. I think the size fits my body perfectly. When I'm wearing regular t shirts, you cant tell at all. No one would look at me in shock. I will say they do look bigger in pictures. In real life, theyre big but I feel like pictures make them pop!

I'm also really happy I got them done in December when it was cold and I can heal under t shirts and sweaters. Now, when summer comes I'll be fully healed and able to wear whatever I want.

Updated on 18 Dec 2021:
Everything has been beyond perfect. This has been the best decision I ever made. I am so elated and would do it again in a heartbeat. I feel so comfortable in tops now and topless. I would've gone bigger if I could but I know that after measuring this was the biggest I could go without looking ridiculous. Dr Mele is a fantastic surgeon and I highly recommend him to anyone who has been thinking about this for a long time and ready to make the commitment.

Updated on 4 Mar 2022:
No underwire or push-up or padded bra. Just a lace top with a lace bralette. So beyond elated with my results. I will definitely be going to Dr. Mele for my revision if he doesn’t retire first. Haha.

Dr. Mele is an exceptional plastic surgeon. He was very caring and took his time explaining everything; I never felt rushed during my appointments with him. I had an otoplasty procedure done with Dr. Mele where he only corrected one ear (I was fine with the shape of the other one). Dr. Mele was able to match the ear he worked on to my other ear perfectly! I am very impressed with his precision and the results.

Dr. mele has made me feel complete! I had inverted nipple surgery under local anesthetic and we had great conversation, as i watched him make magic happen. I feel amazing and love my new breast! !!!!

I had my otoplasty surgery performed by Dr. Mele. My left ear was always protruded more and looking at even my childhood pictures, I remember how it made me self-conscious. Particularly, now that I have grown older and wear my hair shorter, I was not able to conceal it as much as I used to. Also, I have a long, thin face and ears that protrude are quite noticeable. Dr. Mele spent considerable time asking how much back I wanted them corrected. He is a great listener and very kind and gentle. I really felt at ease with him from the very beginning. I had local anesthesia and had almost no pain at all during the surgery. Although I did go home with pain pills, I did not need any. I had bandages on for about 4 days and then a headband for about another 10 days after. I no longer see my ears in my shadow any more:).

Dr. Mele is very professional, highly skilled and great person. He called me personally the day after my surgery to see how I was doing. I cannot thank him or recommend him enough. I am definitely going to see him again for my next procedure.

Dr. Mele is an excellent plastic surgeon with a great attitude, friendly, pleasant and very understanding. He takes his time to explain everything.. I've been a patient of his for almost 5 years now and had 2 surgeries with him ,both I am so pleased and happy with the outcome . if I had to do other work I will definitely have him do it. Wonderful person and his staffs are great and always very helpful .

I have had extremely different sized breasts all my life that required me to wear thick padded bras that also had a sock stuffed into the left side (it's a lot smaller then the right breast) just to look normal in clothing. After nursing my two babies and losing 40 lbs my breasts look horrible. I plan on getting lipo in my armpit and back to smooth out areas of fat that have not budged with diet and exercise. Also I am hoping to get round, even full breasts so I can feel comfortable in my body and clothing while never having to resort to stuffing socks into my bras.

Updated on 21 Jun 2015:
I can't believe I went in for surgery 5 days ago. I was completely calm and ready. My fiancé took me to the Concord surgery center and stayed with me till it was go time. The staff and Dr. Mele were awesome and made me feel very comfortable. I got dressed into a backless gown and sat in a comfortable lazy boy like recliner. A sweet nurse put a iv line into my arm for hydration and covered me with warm blankets. I was ready to go to sleep lol. Dr. Mele then came in and drew on me and went over what was about to happen. He once again had great jokes and funny stories to share. I have my fiancé a kiss before laying in a portable bed and the nurse put an anxiety med into my iv. That's the last thing I remember before waking up to two awesome boobs! ????
I'm not gonna lie the last few days have been ruff. I haven't felt much pain in my breasts (which is great) but my back, hips, and armpits are so swollen and hurt from the bruising. I have a good compression garment to help with swelling in my arms and upper back but I need to get a better one for my lower back and hips. Currently I'm wearing spanx and a waist trainer under the compression wrap Dr. Mele provided for extra support. I will ask about different garments when I see him tomorrow for my first post op.
Other then that I have taken all my antibiotics and pain meds and feel pretty good. I wasn't prepared for all the swelling and I hope I bounce back from that sooner than later. I'm getting married in August and don't wanna be super puffy ????. I never posted any photos so I will post some before and after shots.
I JUST WANT TO SAY I LOVE MY BOOBS! I cried when my fiancé took my garment off to helps shower and I saw them. Although they were bruised, stitched up, and swollen they were absolutely gorgeous! For the first time in my life my nipples line up perfectly on a horizontal line... Dr. Mele re-shaped my breasts beautifully and made both my over stretched areola's a lovely size. I know I have a lot of healing to do but having my boobs done was one of the best decisions I have made and I am so happy I chose Dr. Mele. I can't wait to to shop for new tops and bras... Hell I might just wear shirts without a bra for awhile and enjoy perky even nipples. ????

Updated on 24 Jun 2015:
My bruises from the lipo are changing colors and stiffening up. I think I am going to start getting massages to break it down. Iam still really swollen in my back and hips. However my boobs are bringing me great joy and I have started massaging them today. It feels strange and I have a silly fear that I will break them if I put to much pressure on them. I'm trying to be patient but I can't wait for my body to feel normal again. These compression garments suck so I hope the swelling diminishes soon. I tried a bikini top on and it felt awesome seeing no saggy boobs! I'm a happy girl ????

Updated on 24 Jun 2015:
Bikini top fun ????????

face and necklace by dr. Joseph Mele in Walnut Creek California. A+.... excellent results... beautiful... I'm very very pleased...highly recommend him. typical aging situation. I noticed in the mirror that my face was showing its age around March 2013; and decided that I needed to consider a facelift and A neck tightening as well. After researching on realself.com i soon found board certified plastic surgeon Dr Mele. he explained thoroughly about neckbands and what they are and how he could perform the best surgery for my aging face and neck which is a corset tightening of the neck bands and a specialized vertical lifting of face to clean the jawline as well. Photos soon!!!

Updated on 1 Jun 2014:
I wrote this review above on my smartphone and can swear I corrected the typos!!... Facelift and neck tightening.

Updated on 13 Nov 2014:
update: 5.5 months later. I'd say I look about 10 years younger!!! highly recommend for those of you women and men who are beginning to age... I do it again! I look fantastic thanks to Dr. Mele's expertise. The best surgeon; and I'll definitely be going back to him whenever the time comes to touch up. Cheers!!... and Happy Thanksgiving 2014. :) Photos for private viewing only... let me know.

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.