Melanie D. Palm, MD, MBA, FAAD, FAACS is an internationally recognized board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon known for her expertise in advanced aesthetics, skin quality, and evidence-based innovation. She is the Founder and Medical Director of Art of Skin MD in Solana Beach, California, where she leads a high-volume, academically engaged practice spanning medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Palm has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2017 through 2026 and named a Newsweek Top 25 U.S. Cosmetic Dermatologist beginning in 2023. A prolific educator, she has delivered over 500 invited lectures across five continents, and brings exceptional depth as a clinician-scientist, having served as principal investigator or clinical investigator on more than 60 FDA-regulated clinical trials involving injectables, energy-based devices, and topical therapies. Widely regarded as a trusted key opinion leader, Dr. Palm is frequently sought by national media and has been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Allure, InStyle, and on NBC, The Today Show, and The Doctors for her authoritative and practical insights into dermatology and aesthetic medicine.