Doctor Malone 92037

Name: Melanie Malone, MD, FACS
Last name: Malone
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2015
Years experience: 8
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.malonemd.com/
Business: Malone Facial Plastic Surgery
Address: 4150 Regents Park Row
Address suite: Ste. 280
Phone: (858)251-8357
International phone number: +18582518357
City: La Jolla
State: California
Zip Code: 92037
Country: US
Statement: 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 face. Dr. Malone has been named one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2023 for Facelift by Newsweek!

Consulting Fees: 250$
Consultation note: Consultation fees applied to booked procedure
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Consultation Fee Applied to Treatments
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: Consultation fee fully applicable to all surgical or non-surgical procedures booked within 1 month of consultation

Offer #2: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA, Magna Cum Laude, Columbia University
  • Medical: MD, Columbia University

GPS coordinates on map: 32.8730302,-117.2173146

Primary location: 
Location name: La Jolla
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 32.8475,-117.2750015

Melanie Malone, MD, FACS

Treatments: 
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Botox for TMJ
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Filler
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Cleft Lip And Palate Repair
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Genioplasty
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Repositioning
  • Lip Surgery
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Micro Botox
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mole Removal
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Septoplasty
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • Subcision
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2023 for Facelift by Newsweek!

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 29465
Answer count: 25
Review count: 106
5 star count: 58
Total star count: 58
Star rating: 4.7027602259041
Photo count last three months: 66
Photo and answer count last three months: 66
Lead count last three months: 43
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 2
Profile created: Sep 27, 2016
Profile modified: Oct 30, 2023
Profile photo modified: Oct 30, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Sep 30, 2016
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • La Jolla, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 32.8475,-117.2750015

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Deep Plane Facelift (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Neck Lift (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Oct 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Septoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Sep 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Nonsurgical Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Lift (May 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Juvederm (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Deep Plane Facelift (Aug 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job (Apr 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Deep Plane Facelift Prices

  • $17500 – Nov 11, 2022
  • $29000 – Dec 2, 2022
  • $17500 – Nov 11, 2022
  • $17500 – Nov 11, 2022
  • $17500 – Nov 11, 2022
  • $17500 – Nov 11, 2022
  • $17500 – Nov 11, 2022
  • $29000 – Dec 2, 2022
  • $29000 – Dec 2, 2022
  • $14000 – Apr 8, 2021
  • $25000 – May 14, 2021
  • $25000 – May 14, 2021
  • $25000 – May 14, 2021
  • $25000 – May 14, 2021
  • $14000 – Apr 8, 2021

Neck Lift Prices

  • $18000 – Sep 26, 2022
  • $18000 – Sep 26, 2022
  • $18000 – Sep 26, 2022

Facelift Prices

  • $14000 – Apr 8, 2021
  • $14000 – Apr 8, 2021
  • $14000 – Apr 8, 2021
  • $14000 – Apr 8, 2021

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $11000 – Jul 1, 2022
  • $11000 – Feb 28, 2023
  • $11000 – Feb 28, 2023
  • $12000 – Feb 17, 2023
  • $12000 – Feb 17, 2023
  • $12000 – Feb 17, 2023
  • $11000 – Dec 20, 2022
  • $11000 – Dec 20, 2022
  • $11000 – Dec 20, 2022
  • $9500 – Aug 19, 2021
  • $11000 – Jul 1, 2022
  • $11000 – Jul 1, 2022
  • $10000 – Jun 22, 2021
  • $10000 – Jun 22, 2021
  • $10000 – Jun 22, 2021
  • $10000 – Jun 22, 2021
  • $9500 – Aug 19, 2021
  • $9500 – Aug 19, 2021
  • $10600 – May 2021
  • $9500 – Jan 4, 2021
  • $9500 – Jan 4, 2021
  • $9500 – Jan 4, 2021
  • $9500 – Jan 4, 2021
  • $10600 – Apr 2021
  • $10600 – Apr 2021
  • $10600 – Apr 2021

Botox Prices

  • $550 – May 26, 2020
  • $550 – May 26, 2020
  • $550 – May 26, 2020
  • $550 – May 26, 2020

Nonsurgical Nose Job Prices

  • $1200 – Jan 24, 2020
  • $1200 – Apr 14, 2021
  • $1200 – Jan 24, 2020
  • $1200 – Apr 14, 2021
  • $1200 – Apr 14, 2021
  • $1200 – Jan 24, 2020
  • $1200 – Jan 24, 2020

Lip Lift Prices

  • $156 – May 20, 2020
  • $156 – May 20, 2020
  • $156 – May 20, 2020
  • $156 – May 20, 2020
  • $156 – May 20, 2020
  • $156 – May 20, 2020
  • $156 – May 20, 2020

Lip Augmentation Prices

  • $660 – May 29, 2020
  • $660 – May 29, 2020
  • $660 – May 29, 2020
  • $660 – May 29, 2020

Chin Liposuction Prices

  • $5000 – May 13, 2021
  • $5000 – May 13, 2021
  • $5000 – May 13, 2021

Special Offers

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Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments

Galderma Offer
Dec 3, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments

Consultation Fee Applied to Treatments
May 20, 2019 /
May 17, 2033
Consultation fee fully applicable to all surgical or non-surgical procedures booked within 1 month of consultation
Any treatment

50$ off Lip Injectable Treatment
May 20, 2019 /
Aug 1, 2019
Applicable only to new patients.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Facial Microcurrent: Do They Work Like a Facelift?
Microcurrent Facial vs Facelift
Oct 9, 2019
There is value, for the right patients, in the numerous non surgical options that exist to treat the aging face. A facelift is unique from any non surgical option in that it lifts and repositions the facial tissue upward, back to the position and shape of the face in our youth. Our practice prefers a Deep Plane Facelift that lifts and elevates the sagging facial skin, muscle and deeper fat pads. This technique restores the heart shaped face of youth, with wider and...
What should I expect after the facelift and how long does it last?
Facelift Duration
Oct 9, 2019
The longevity of a facelift can be dependent on the anatomy of the patient's face and neck as well as the technique used. Facelift has become an umbrella term that can represent many different surgical techniques. Mini lifts, ponytail lifts etc. Our practice prefers using a Deep Plane Facelift to garner the most substantial and long lasting results. This technique elevates the deeper musculature of the face and neck and repositions it vertically to where it was in our...
How Long Should Swelling and Numbness Last After a Facelift?
Facelift Recovery
Oct 7, 2019
Our practice sees patient return to work and social engagements at 10-14 days. You will still have residual swelling and numbness at that time which will continue to resolve over the coming months. Our practice is founded in a holistic approach to healing and we use many complementary medicine techniques to help nurture the healing process. There are homeopathic supplements, prescription medications, as well as treatments (lymphatic drainage, myofascial release) that can help...
What Does a Neck Lift Cost?
Neck Lift Cost
Oct 7, 2019
The cost of a neck lift will likely depend on the geographical location of your provider as well as the complexity of the procedure. We treat the neck by toning and tightening the platysma muscle. This can be done in two ways: An incision underneath the chin to directly address the bands or by an incision behind the ear to treat them from the side. Often, these two approaches can be used in concert for even more impactful results. It is most important that you...
Sagging neck skin ("turkey neck"). What asurgical and non-surgical options are available to fi
Treat Sagging Neck Skin
Oct 7, 2019
The sagging neck is an area that can be treated surgically for substantial and long lasting results. The platysma muscle is the muscle underlying the neck skin. Sagging of this muscle is largely what causes the 'turkey neck' that you mention. Our practice treats sagging necks with a Deep Plane Neck Lift that tightens and tones this muscle to reveal soft and smooth skin overlying it. This procedure can result in long lasting treatment with a substantial...
How Long Does a Facelift Last?
A Facelift Can Last 10 years
Oct 7, 2019
The longevity of a facelift is largely dependent on the technique used in surgery. Our preferred technique for a facelift is a Minimal Access Deep Plane Facelift. A Deep Plane Facelift treats the heavy and sagging underlying musculature- which can create more substantial improvement that is longer lasting than other "SMAS" based facelifts.
Is a Facelift the Only Answer for Marionette Lines and Jowls?
Marrionette Lines + Jowl Treatment
Oct 7, 2019
Absolutely Not! A facelift is a wonderful way to gain substantial long lasting improvement in ridding your face of Jowls and Marionette lines. However, for those patients uninterested in undergoing surgery there are many non surgical and minimally invasive options to treat this area. We offer a Non Surgical Facelift for patients in your shoes. This is a combination of non surgical treatments, customized to your individual needs, that will address your...
Effective and Long-lasting Procedure for Lifting Jowls?
Treating Jowls
Oct 7, 2019
Jowls are multifactorial and can be the result of drooping of the skin, soft tissue, fat pads, and deeper muscles. Jowls can interfere with the appearance of a smooth jawline, and also can grant the face a more "square" like appearance from the front.
Our practice prefers to treat jowls with a Minimal Access Deep Plane Facelift. This provides very effective and long lasting results that can clean up the jowls along your jawline.
How Much Does a Facelift Cost?
Facelift Cost
Oct 7, 2019
The cost for a facelift will likely reflect:
- Your geographical region
- Complexity of the surgery

A Facelift is a procedure that should be individualized to your specific needs and attributes. Facelift has become a sort of 'umbrella term' that encompasses many disparate procedures. A facelift is a term that can be used to refer to treatment of the mid face, lower face, or neck, or all of these at once. It is important for you to discuss your specific wishes...

Is It Possible That With Age, My Nose Is Growing Larger?
Nasal Shape + Aging
Oct 7, 2019
Your nasal shape is the result of the underlying bony and cartilage skeleton and the overlying skin and soft tissue that covers it. With age, the relationship of these structures can change. Traditionally, our skin and soft tissues become thinned and less supported with time, and therefore can change the way the skin and soft tissue appear as a covering over the nasal skeleton. While it is my opinion that the old wives tale saying that the nose keeps growing our whole...
How long is it normal to have swelling after rhinoplasty?
Swelling after Rhinoplasty
Oct 7, 2019
It is often said that complete healing from a rhinoplasty requires one full calendar year. The individual process of healing is dependent on how extensive of a surgery was performed and your body's response to healing. We counsel patients that swelling will gradually improve over this time period and that there are things we can do to improve your healing process. Our practice uses a regimen of vitamins and supplements as well as prescription medications when...
How Much Does Rhinoplasty Cost?
Rhinoplasty Cost
Oct 7, 2019
The cost of Rhinoplasty is generally influenced by the following:
-Geographical Location of provider
-Complexity of individual surgery

I recommend patients seek more than one opinion regarding a rhinoplasty surgery, as this procedure is very nuanced and there are a variety of approaches to this treatment.
Our practice prefers the Closed Rhinoplasty or "scarless" rhinoplasty approach because of its less invasive nature and shorter healing times.

How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can I Fly or Exercise?
Resuming Normal Activity After Rhinoplasty
Oct 7, 2019
We counsel patients to be cautious following surgery with these general guidlines:
One week After Surgery:
We counsel patients to limit your activity sharply for the first week following surgery. This is aimed at helping your body in the early healing stages. After the cast is removed at the one week mark, then we would clear you to fly.
Three Weeks After Surgery:
We ask patients to avoid bending, lifting, straining and aerobic activities for the first 3 weeks. After...
When to Stop Drinking Alcohol Prior to Surgery?
Alcohol + Rhinoplasty Surgery Preparation
Oct 7, 2019
My practice focuses on a holistic approach to healing post-operatively, and for this reason we place great importance of the value of preparing before surgery.
Two Weeks Before Surgery:
We recommend patients stop taking an prescription or over the counter medications that might increase bruising, such as Vitamin E, NSAIDS, etc.
We recommend refraining from all nicotine containing products

One Week Before Surgery:
We recommend not using alcohol for this week leading up to...

What are the signs and symptoms of a broken nose?
Signs of a Broken Nose
Oct 7, 2019
If you have sustained trauma to your nose and are concerned that you may have broken your nose I recommend that you seek the care of a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon.
Signs and symptoms of a broken nose can include but are not limited to:
Nasal bleeding after injury
Sustained nasal pain after injury
Change in nasal shape
Change in ability to breathe

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/22/2023