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 »
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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 »
5 Things to Know Before A Facial Fat Transfer
The fight against aging will be a lifelong battle, and there’s perhaps no more difficult battlefield than the one that happens on the face. As you grow older, you lose important structural proteins and subcutaneous fat that once made your skin smooth and the contours of your face healthy and full. This can leave your… Read More »
Why Millennials Are Loving Botox
Every year, more and more millennials are requesting Botox® to prevent wrinkle formation instead of more invasive surgeries to correct the wrinkles once they have already appeared. With millennials affectionately being referred to as the “selfie generation,” these selfies are posted on various social media outlets like Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter to be immortalized for the world… Read More »
Facial Fat Grafting: Here’s What You Need to Know!
While changes in skin elasticity are often blamed for the cosmetic effects of facial aging, the loss of facial fat also plays a significant role in the formation of wrinkles, loose skin, and facial hollows. Dermal fillers can be a great temporary restoration for lost facial volume, but they aren’t suitable for everyone. Patients often… Read More »
Get BOOtiful Skin This Halloween! 10 Great Tips on How to Make Your Botox Last Longer
It’s that time of year. With goblins and ghouls on the prowl, maybe it’s time to look great under that mask. No, not the covering for COVID prevention protocols, although that’s still a thing. But the Halloween mask of your favorite costume, or maybe just show off that boo-tiful face. Whether you wear a mask… Read More »
Is Eyelid Surgery Right for You?
Do people ask if you’re sick, sad, or tired when you feel alert and well-rested? If this is a common occurrence, or you’re unhappy with how your eyes look, you may need cosmetic help. Though they may be the windows to the soul, the eyes are often the first area to show the signs of… Read More »
Top 5 Non-Surgical Options That Would Be Best for You!
Few things are more critical to your self-confidence than facial appearance. When you look good, you feel good, and when you feel your best, you tend to tackle life with more passion. Whether it’s while you’re working or at leisure, high self-esteem will make the experience more rewarding. That’s why many Austin residents seek the… Read More »
5 Advantages of Laser Acne Scar Treatments
Acne scarring affects individuals in several ways, influencing their appearance, confidence, and self-esteem. Although many products and treatments boast of results akin to a miracle, most fall well short of a satisfactory outcome. Board-certified in Oculoplastic and Facial Surgery, Dr. Malena Amato offers laser facial resurfacing to resolve acne scarring, deep facial wrinkles, and fine… Read More »