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Dr. Melanie Malone is highly praised for her expertise, compassionate care, and natural-looking results in facial plastic surgeries. Patients appreciate her thorough consultations, minimal post-op pain, and quick recovery times. Her staff is also commended for their friendliness and support.

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Worth It4 months Post-Op

Great Result

Dr. Malone is a gifted surgeon. She did a deep-plane facelift , CO2 laser and fat transfer. I am extremely happy with my results. She and her staff care about each patient. I would not hesitate to recommend her.

Arty1952posted on June 24, 2026

Worth It5 months Post-Op

Wonderful Experience

I had consulted several board certified facial plastic surgeons over the course of one year. I chose Dr. Malone because of her forthcoming patient education on the details of what the surgery would entail. I discussed my concerns about telltale signs and again she SHOWED me why this wouldn’t happen. I got the results I was looking for that are COMPLETELY NATURAL. I can’t say enough positive things about Dr. Malone and her staff

MgtMouposted on June 21, 2026

Worth It4 months Post-Op

Dr. Malone - Your Best Choice in San Diego

Prior to selecting Dr. Malone for my deep plane face and neck lift, I studied these reviews. Now, four months post-surgery, I can only confirm every great review Dr. Malone has received. Dr. Malone is attentive, caring and genuinely supportive of your goals. In addition, every member of her team - from her receptionist, client services (billing) and nursing staff - are absolutely stellar. I am thrilled with the results and exactly consistent with expectation.

SWE in SDposted on March 27, 2026

Worth It4 months Post-Op

Dr. Malone is the BEST.

Dr. Malone is THE surgeon to go to if you are considering any facial rejuvenation. I did the deep plane lift and C02 laser, and I could not be more thrilled with the results. I look natural, but with a decade of aging erased from my face. I would not go to anyone else. Both Dr. Malone and her staff are professionals through and through. They are responsive, attentive and understanding of the emotions that go with this kind of surgery. So lucky to have been referred to

britlorenposted on January 27, 2026

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I Couldn't Be More Thrilled with the Results Dr. Malone Acheived.

My experience with Dr. Malone was absolutely wonderful. If I could give her 10 stars, I would. I had a deep plane facelift with tightening of the neck and the results were so natural that even though many people commented on how good I looked, they couldn't figure out quite why I looked younger. There were no scars, no obvious signs except I looked younger. It made me feel fantastic and helped me feel more comfortable at work. The people that Dr. Malone works with in the office

zogbyposted on October 27, 2024

Worth It4 months Post-Op

I am already beyond thrilled

What can I say about Dr. Malone? She is an expert at what she does, and a true artist. I am only four months out from my Deep Plane Facelift and Upper Blepharoplasty, but I am already beyond thrilled, and I know my results will continue to improve over the next 8 months. The minute I met Dr. Malone, she put me at ease. This type of surgery is a big decision, and I was nervous. Her knowledge, expertise in this specific technique, and her ability to make me feel comfortable asking

jenb74posted on September 19, 2024

Worth It13 months Post-Op

Deep plane facelift - she is incredibly talented & caring

Dr Malone made me feel so comfortable and secure in knowing that I could trust her knowledge and skill with my deep plane facelift. It was a big deal for me to trust that I could get natural, beautiful results. My expectations were exceeded and no words can express how I feel about the results. I am elated, happy, confident and incredibly thankful, this is the top of my list! From the first phone call to scheduling a consultation to surgery and recovery, every staff member treated

clms1posted on July 20, 2024

Worth It17 months Post-Op

No more hooded eyes

I had an amazing experience with Dr. Malone. It has been 1 yr and I am ecstatic at the result of upper eyelid surgery I received from Dr. Malone. From the moment I met Dr. Malone during my consultation, I knew she had to be the one that I can trust with my face. At consultation, Dr. Malone was very thorough in answering all my questions and concerns, and explained the procedure extensively. She did not try to upsell a product or procedure. After my extensive research and met with

Mari1259posted on June 4, 2024

Worth It7 months Post-Op

Understood my concerns of looking like myself, just more refreshed!

To begin with, I like to do my homework in regards to any kind of plastic surgery! I had been to 3 different doctors, all of which had excellent reputations. I went back to one of these doctors twice and he seemed annoyed that I had more questions to be answered. He rushed me through the appt. and I thought to myself- this is my face and I didn't appreciate being rushed! I went to Dr. Malone and she gave me an hour of her time and encouraged me to return if I had any more questions.

melliegraceposted on June 3, 2024

3 days Post-Op

Consultation review - I now have a better perspective on my overall situation

I had a consultation with Dr. Melanie Malone on January 8th, 2024. She was very professional and kind. I came to address 3 concerns with her: neck, upper lip and nose. She listened very carefully to my concerns and asked questions to gain a complete understanding of what I wanted to do. My situation was a “more difficult case” she explained because the changes I wanted to make were very small in the neck and nose. I’m a recovering perfectionist ha ha. Dr. Malone explained the

JAMESHAIRposted on January 11, 2024

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