Summer is right around the corner, and it’s not hard to understand why many people say this season is their favorite. The warm, sunny weather and longer days make it a perfect time of year to take a vacation, and you’ll undoubtedly get invited to attend backyard cookouts, as well as outdoor concerts and sporting… Read More »
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Dr. Amato was featured in Women to Watch Magazine!
Check out Dr. Amato in Women to Watch’s new article!
Cosmetic Surgery for Men is on the Rise
A recent article released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons states that more men are turning to plastic surgery for a better body image and more confidence at any age. Over 1.3 million cosmetic procedures were performed on men in 2017 alone as more men seek to enhance their appearance. Over 100,000 of these… Read More »
Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month A message from Dr. Malena Amato:
Congenital ptosis is a condition whereby the eyelid lifting (levator) muscle is not developed properly resulting in a droopy eyelid at birth. This can be a sight threatening disorder if not addressed appropriately. If a child is born with severe ptosis, the eyelid will not allow important visual stimulus from the eye to the brain,… Read More »
“Mama, Why do you have your angry look on?” Botox, the anti-aging serum of the new millennium by Malena Amato MD FACS
Don’t you love it when your toddler tells you the brutal truth? The ‘mom furrow’ our family likes to call it, smack in the middle of my eyebrows carries the weight of worries and to-do lists for all to see. Or, are you at the age when you look in the mirror, and with great… Read More »
Blepharoplasty: A minor surgery with a BIG impact!
When patients and friends ask me what I think is the one cosmetic procedure that will give you the biggest bang for the buck, hands down I think of blepharoplasty. The eyes are the communication and visual center of the face, often the first thing people will notice. The first signs of aging on the… Read More »
Advances in the Uses of Botulinum Toxin-A for the Treatment of Dry Eyes & Tearing By Malena Amato MD
Since 1980, Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has been utilized for the treatment of eyelid and facial spasms and eye movement disorders (strabismus). Though more recently, Botulinum toxin A has gained popularity for the treatment of facial wrinkles. However, dry eyes has become a known side effect when treating wrinkles around the eyes especially the… Read More »
Cosmetic Surgery for Men is on the Rise By Malena Amato MD
A recent article released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons states that more men are turning to plastic surgery for a better body image and more confidence at any age. Over 1.3 million cosmetic procedures were performed on men in 2017 alone as more men seek to enhance their appearance. Over 100,000 of these… Read More »
Botox Through the Decades By Malena Amato MD
Botox (Botulinum Toxin type A) has been approved since 1989 to treat a variety of medical conditions involving muscular spasm for all ages. It was originally used on humans in the 1970’s by ophthalmologists in the form “oculinum” for the treatment of crossed eyes. More recently, the use botulinum toxin has been used by ophthalmologists… Read More »