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Melanie D. Palm, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

Solana Beach, California
4.9 | 25 Reviews
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MELANIE D. PALM, MD REVIEWS

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Worth It4 months Post-Op
Facial/Hand Fat Transfer
Just recently did a touch up with stored fat taken from first transfer procedure 6/22/17. Although this procedure is more costly than some fillers in the long run it is more economical and the results are more natural looking in the right practioners hands. There is also no risk of adverse reactions to the filler as it is your own fat. Downtime is minimal. I could see the difference in my pre and post photos from 6/22 and am looking forward to my touch up post photos as a comparison.
Worth It1 day Post-Op
Best Dermatologist in San Diego - Solana Beach, CA
I had taken the time to consult with several Dermatologist and Plastic Surgeons in the San Diego & OC areas regarding Sculptra and fillers. I felt most women looked over "filled" and felt Sculptra may be the more natural approach, however after reading many reviews , I realized Sculptra is not a "filler" and needed to be injected by a VERY experienced doc. After meeting Dr.Palm, my 3rd and last consult, I knew she was the one! I am so thrilled to say , my first Sculptra was
6 days Post-Op
45yo with Cellulite Since my Late 20's - Solana Beach, CA
Dr. Palm is a fabulous doctor. She just makes you feel so much at ease when she talks to you. She doesn't try push you into any procedures that you don't want or need. I have complete confidence in her knowledge and her abilities. I know she just wants you to look and feel good about yourself. And she will do what she can to get you there. I'm still not sure about the Cellfina procedure results since it's only been a week, and they say it can can take months to see any results.
Worth It1 month Post-Op
"34 Year Old, Hispanic with Moderate Acne Scaring. San Diego, CA
First of all excuse my bad spelling as English is not my first language..I wanted to post this review because there seems to be a lot of negative reviews lately and feel it's important to also write about the positive ones, I was looking to get fraxel dual to help minimize my acne scarring on my lower face but decided to try Infini instead as it seemed to be safer for people with darker skin and the recovery time wasn't as long, I couldn't find any doctors that did this procedure
Worth It3 days Post-Op
Amazing Artist! - Solana Beach, CA
More than 10 years after a facelift, I'm increasingly seeing some drooping and hollowness that I want to correct without any more surgery. Saw Dr. Palm for Radiesse to fill out the hollows in my cheeks and chin after Botox and Juvederm along the marionette lines. The injections were painless. Some swelling the first day that quickly subsided. I feel like I look 10 years younger. Love it!
Worth It1 month Post-Op
The Best Lip Filler - Restalyne Silk!! - Solana Beach, CA
I had recently had a CO2 ablative laser procedure to improve/remove wrinkles around my mouth and had an excellent outcome. Afterward, though, my lips looked even more like they needed fullness next to the new, smooth skin around them. Dr. Palm is the best in town at injecting lips without bruising and obtaining a beautiful shape, so I went back to her. She described the advantages of Silk over the older Restalyne products, told me she was one of a handful of doctors who had been
Worth It10 days Post-Op
IPL Treatment - Solana Beach, CA
I had my IPL performed at Dr. Palm's office. I am extremely happy with the results that I am seeing. The procedure went really well. I was given a numbing cream before hand, and had no discomfort. My face was slightly warm for a few hours afterwards. The entire treatment took maybe 15-20 minutes, not including the prep time for the numbing cream. I would do this again in a heartbeat. I also had a Resurfx treatment done right after my IPL, which I will also review. I went to work
Worth It6 days Post-Op
Voluma, Juvederm Ultra Plus and Botox For My Tired/ Mad Face. - Solana Beach, CA
I never, ever thought I would do anything to my face. Then came middle age. Gamechanger. I work in the corporate world, which can be very unforgiving to us women as we age. I was born with a tired/mad face that I inherited from many generations of women in my family, and it has gotten worse with volume loss. (Doc said people refer to this as "resting b*tch face" which is so very apt.) I was also cursed with a down-turned smile, which I had hoped could be corrected too. I have
Worth It8 months Post-Op
Amazing Results! So Worth the Flight to See Dr. Palm! - Solana Beach, CA
I found Dr. Palm online after researching doctors in my area and in surrounding states. I knew the minute I read her website and e-mailed with her staff that I had found my doctor. I flew from Utah to have Dr. Palm perform liposculpture on my arms. As a dancer I was not happy with how my tricep area was sagging. I am so happy I had this procedure done. It was relatively painless for me, I recovered quickly and my arms look great now!
Worth It3 days Post-Op
Going Under the Knife is Not an Option for Me...Sculptra's Results Are More Natural Looking - Solana Beach, CA
After reading all these scary reviews I almost cancelled my 1st Sculptra appointment...I'm so glad I didn't. I received my first 2 treatments & have 3 to go. My first experience was excellent. You have to really trust your doctor, ask lots of questions & do your research. I totally trust my doctor & she immediately put me at ease. I received a numbing cream that was left on my face for about 45 mins. I barely felt anything she was doing. A few little bee stings, but nothing

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