If you only have facial aging concerns in one area of your face, you may be a good candidate for a single procedure such as eyelid surgery or a facelift. However, many patients express aging concerns that include the eye area and the lower face. At her practice in Austin, Texas, Dr. Malena Amato might… Read More »
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What To Expect From A Mini Facelift
The facelift is a procedure that has withstood the test of time because of the amazing ability to reverse signs of aging such as dynamic facial wrinkles, loose or sagging skin, jowls, and drooping eyelids. Natural facial changes that occur over time are due to gravity, hereditary traits, laxity of the skin, and loss of… Read More »
Advantages of Getting Facial Plastic Surgery in the Spring
Springtime is known for being the time for rejuvenation, growth, rebirth, and renewal—not just in nature but also for you. Spring allows us to start fresh after the dormant months of winter. Spring offers those considering plastic surgery a blend of the convenience of summer with the cool weather of winter to undergo and recover… Read More »
Xeomin vs. Botox: Which One Is Right For You?
Botox has quickly become one of the leading solutions in diminished fine lines and wrinkles on the face without the discomfort and inconvenience of surgery. What many people aren’t aware of is that Botox is only one of a family of neuromodulators. Botox is not the only solution to wrinkles and fine lines. Cosmetic surgeons… Read More »
Top 5 Reasons for A Facial Fat Transfer
One of the earliest signs of aging is a loss of volume in the cheeks, temple, mouth, and under-eye area, which often leaves the face looking hollow. The loss of facial fat also plays a significant role in the formation of wrinkles and loose skin. While dermal fillers are a great alternative to help fill… Read More »
Is Eyelid Surgery Right for You?
Drooping, puffy eyelids can alter your expression, making you look tired, sad, and older than your age. In some cases, they can even obstruct your vision. Eyelid lift surgery, medically known as blepharoplasty, repairs the form and function of eyelids affected by ptosis (drooping eyelid muscle) or sagging skin. If you’re experiencing the effects of… Read More »
5 Benefits of Dermal Fillers
There’s a reason that dermal fillers are taking the cosmetic industry by storm. Due to stress, hormones, genetics, sun exposure, and gravity, aging signs can start appearing on our faces as early as our twenties. Fine lines, wrinkles, texture, and volume loss can be significantly reduced in as easy as a 15-minute session with a board-certified facial… Read More »
What Can Be Done to Correct a Double Chin?
While many of us would like to see a clean, contoured jawline when we look in the mirror, some of us have excess fat that creates a double chin. A double chin, also called submental fullness, can result from a variety of causes, including hereditary factors, weight, anatomy, and airway positioning. If you have a… Read More »
10 SkinCare Resolutions for The New Year
A New Year is the perfect opportunity for new beginnings. Whether that means weight loss, checking something off of your bucket list, saving money, or reevaluating some of the old habits that are in need of change. If skin care is on your resolutions list, here are some helpful tips and tricks to get your… Read More »
Best Minimally Invasive Procedures to Look Your Best for the Holidays
Are you having trouble looking your best this holiday season due to cold weather, dry skin, dull complexion, and lines and wrinkles? Have no fear, because Dr. Malena Amato is here with some of the leading minimally invasive procedures that are sure to raise your holiday spirit. Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures are a wonderful way… Read More »