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Melanie Malone, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

5 (118 Reviews)
La Jolla, California
11Years of Experience900Before & After Photos25Patient Questions Answered
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Areas of ExpertiseFace and Neck Lifts, Rhinoplasty and Nose Shaping

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11 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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Dr. Melanie Malone, MD, FACS, one of the top facial plastic surgeons San Diego has, is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and head and neck surgeon specializing in aesthetic treatments that naturally rejuvenate and refine your f

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Before and After Photos

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Deep Plane Facelift

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Deep Plane Facelift before and after photo
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Neck Lift

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Neck Lift before and after photo
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Eyelid Surgery

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Eyelid Surgery before and after photo
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Rhinoplasty

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Rhinoplasty before and after photo
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Lip Lift

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Lip Lift before and after photo
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Lip Fillers

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Lip Fillers before and after photo
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Juvederm

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Juvederm before and after photo
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Facelift

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Dr. Melanie Malone is highly regarded for her expertise in facial plastic surgery, with patients consistently praising her professionalism, kindness, and skill. Her procedures, including , , , , , and , have resulted in natural-looking, transformative outcomes. Patients appreciate her attentive care, clear communication, and the seamless experience from consultation to post-operative follow-up.

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Worth It4 months Post-Op
44 and Looking 10 Years Younger—Worth Every Penny!
Five stars! I’m 44, and I honestly feel like my facelift took 10 years off my face. The results are better than I could have imagined. My jawline and neck look more defined, and I still look like myself, just younger and refreshed. It was absolutely worth the cost. I’m so grateful to my surgeon, Dr. Malone, and couldn’t be happier!
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.
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
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.
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
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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
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
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
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
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.