
Malone Facial Plastic Surgery offers patients in San Diego RF Skin Tightening (RF Microneedling), a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that rejuvenates and tightens skin, restores tone, and erases scarring and wrinkles.

Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening, by way of RF Microneedling, is a non-surgical treatment that uses microneedles to deliver RF (radiofrequency) energy, resulting in collagen and elastin formation at the dermal level to tighten your skin and leave it looking smooth and soft.





This procedure is ideal for anyone wanting some help with alleviating facial wrinkles and fine lines, and for tightening and toning the face and neck. If you are looking for state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation in San Diego, Radiofrequency Skin Tightening is available now at Malone Facial Plastic Surgery.
Let us help you revive your skin, and have your friends asking about your secret to looking years younger without having had any "obvious work" done. Come by for a consultation with Dr. Malone today--we’d love to answer your questions and explore possibilities together!

“I would recommend her a million times over…”
At Malone Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Melanie Malone complements her board-certified expert skills with her focus on taking the time to get to know each patient’s individual needs.
She aims to provide potent and long-lasting rejuvenation, as well as the best RF Microneedling San Diego has to offer. With her unique expertise in the anatomy of the face and neck, she is not only able to specialize in surgery and procedures of the face, but she also has the ability to always create a natural-looking effect. Contact Malone Facial Plastic Surgery today to set up a one-on-one consultation where you will meet Dr. Malone in person and have the time to discuss any concerns or questions you might have in full detail.



In our 20s, we never look better. Our skin is tight and glows with that energy of being young. Wrinkles are non-existent, and everything is smooth, soft, and firm to the touch. And now, just a few years past these wonderful times, it feels like wrinkly old age is coming at us fast.
This is exactly why Malone Facial Plastic Surgery offers our patients in San Diego Radiofrequency Microneedling because it is now not only possible but easier and faster than ever to restore that tight, youthful skin.
Dr. Malone's approach in La Jolla is all about personalization, tailoring treatments specifically to address your unique concerns and aesthetic goals.
Our goal is to bring out a rejuvenated appearance that mirrors the vitality you feel within. Dr. Malone's expertise ensures seamless enhancements, avoiding any unwarranted attention. She achieves the subtle refreshment that helps bring back what a restful night's sleep used to give. Dr. Malone's aesthetic is characterized by its natural, gentle, and harmonious qualities, empowering you to confidently present your best self. Her aspiration is to assist every patient in achieving a naturally balanced aesthetic, ensuring you always project your most confident self.
Dr. Malone holds prestigious Fellow status in The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and The American College of Surgeons. This remarkable honor is granted to a select group of surgeons based on their exceptional training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical standards.
Committed to perfecting her craft and achieving technical excellence, Dr. Malone successfully completed her fellowship under the mentorship of the esteemed facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jacono. Dr. Jacono is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in advancing the deep plane facelift technique, which not only minimizes noticeable scarring but also revitalizes the underlying facial tissues. This innovative approach steers clear of the artificial results commonly linked to traditional facelift methods. Leveraging Dr. Jacono's pioneering technique, Dr. Malone offers her patients remarkably natural and authentic outcomes in facial rejuvenation.
























When you come into Malone Facial Plastic Surgery for your San Diego RF Microneedling treatment, the procedure will consist of using ultra-fine, micro needles that puncture your skin, in effect causing extremely tiny ‘wounds’.
Your skin would then naturally heal from these microscopic wounds, causing your body’s collagen production to increase exponentially, which is what allows your skin to become taut and firm, yet soft. This helps to eliminate surface scarring, and practically erase fine wrinkles and lines.
Prior to the procedure, a topical numbing agent will be applied to the areas targeted for RF Microneedling. After this takes effect, we will use the Microneedling device to deliver several dozen pricks about 3 millimeters deep into your skin, which sends radiofrequency energy into the skin to help treat scars and wrinkles, resulting in a fuller, youthful look.
You may experience some redness and swelling around the treated areas after RF Skin Tightening. – this is to be expected, and typically only causes mild discomfort. Your skin may feel as if you have a sunburn in the areas where the procedure was active on.
The microneedles and the heat energy provided by the radio frequencies stimulate your skin, helping to spur the creation of new collagen and hyaluronic acid. These are naturally occurring substances that help repair tissue and hydrate your skin.