Skin Procedures

BOTOX® Cosmetic, Hyaluronic Acid, and More near San Francisco

Injectable Fillers
BOTOX® Injections
Chemical Peel
TCA Chemical Peel
Phenol Peel
Skin Care Products
Laser Skin Resurfacing

Injectable Fillers - Collagen, Fat, and Hyaluronic Acid

Restylane® hyaluronic acid Hyaluronic acid and other injectable fillers at our San Francisco area practice can give patients a more youthful appearance. Aging seems inevitable - sunlight, stressful living, the relentless march of time, all of these eventually cause fine lines and wrinkles to form around the eyes and mouth or across the forehead. Thanks to modern science, however, we no longer have to live with the inevitable. Dr. Mele offers a full line of injectable fillers - including collagen, fat injections, and hyaluronic acid - at our practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. The hyaluronic acid injections available include quality brand-name fillers like Restylane®, which helps smooth out unsightly lines and return the face to a firmer, younger look. Our injectable fillers can also be combined with other cosmetic procedures, such as laser resurfacing or chemical peels, for even more beautiful results. For further information about the injectable filler options, including collagen and hyaluronic acid, contact Dr. Mele's office near San Francisco today.

BOTOX® Injections

An excellent complement to injectable fillers or cosmetic surgery for our Walnut Creek and San Francisco patients, BOTOX® injections is a safe and proven method of eliminating the appearance of unsightly wrinkles and expression lines. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified chemical that, when injected into the skin, works to relax facial muscles and smooth out pinched lines. BOTOX® injections are a highly effective treatment, however the effect typically fades in four to six months. Fortunately, BOTOX® injections can be re-administered at our practice near San Francisco, allowing you to maintain a glowing, youthful appearance. To find out if BOTOX® treatments are right for you, please contact our office near San Francisco in Walnut Creek.

Chemical Peel

Chemical peels are a highly effective way to rejuvenate blemished, sun damaged, wrinkled, or old and tired looking skin. During the peel, a carefully formulated solution is applied to the face to peel away the outer damaged layers of skin and uncover the smooth, new skin beneath. Our practice offers a wide array of chemical peel solutions, from light alpha hydroxy skin care options to deep phenol peels. To learn more about our specific chemical peels, please read on, or contact our practice in the greater San Francisco metropolitan area today.

TCA Chemical Peel

TCA, which stands for trichloroacetic acid, is usually chosen for medium-depth peels and is excellent for treating surface wrinkles, moderate blemishes, and mild skin discoloration. A single treatment is sufficient to remove fine lines and dramatically improve skin tone, color, and freshness. For even better results, the treatments can be repeated every three to six months as desired. To find out more about TCA chemical peels, please call us.

Phenol Peel

Phenol peel, the deepest chemical peel available, is extremely effective in removing deep facial wrinkles, seriously blemished or sun-damaged skin, and superficial acne scars. Phenol peels produce dramatic results that can last decades, requiring no follow-up treatments. However, because this type of peel can permanently lighten the treatment area, it is not recommended for all skin types. A phenol peel will also require longer healing time than other more superficial types of peels. If you are interested in learning more about phenol peels, please contact our practice.

Skin Care Products

Our skin protects, nourishes, and purifies our body. It's our buffer between us and the world, and the first thing to show signs of daily wear and tear. Don't you owe it to your skin to take the best possible care of it you can? Dr. Mele offers a wide selection of quality skin care products, such as highly effective alpha hydroxy formulas, to help support and maintain your skin at its most vibrant and glowing. Contact our office in Walnut Creek to find out more about our skin care products collection.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing harnesses the power of advanced laser technology to lift away layers of lined or damaged skin and leave behind beautiful, fresh skin. The cosmetic procedure is safe and effective for treatment of wrinkles, acne scars, age spots, sun damage, and other blemishes. Laser skin resurfacing can also be performed in conjunction with other cosmetic surgery procedures such as blepharoplasty or face lift. Newer non-ablative lasers require minimum downtime, and allow for more gradual correction. To find out if laser skin resurfacing is right for you, please contact us today.