Dr Amato in Austin, Texas

Name: Malena Amato, MD, FACS
Last name: Amato
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2000
Years experience: 23
Primary Specialty: Oculoplastic Surgeon
Business: Eyelid and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates PLLC
Address: 12201 Renfert Way
Address suite: Ste. 100
Phone: +1 512-501-1010
City: Austin
State: Texas
Zip Code: 78758
Country: US
Statement: I feel fortunate that I had the opportunity to pursue my training and specialty all over the country, from Georgetown in Washington D.C., to Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, and even abroad. Now, I enjoy taking care of patients in Austin and central Texas and making them feel and look better.
Consulting Fees: 150$
Consultation note: Mention Real Self Referral
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Clinical Privileges: 
  • St. Davids, Seton and Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, TX
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA in Biology, Boston College, 1992
  • Medical: Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1996
Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: General Surgery, Stanford University, 1997
  • Residency: Ophthalmology, Georgetown University Hospital, 2000
  • Fellowship: Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, ASOPRS, Texas Oculoplastic Consultants, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2002
Member of: 
  • asoprs

GPS coordinates on map: 30.40967,-97.7047509

Malena Amato, MD, FACS

Primary location: 
Location name: Austin
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 30.2687,-97.74520111
Treatments: 
  • ActiveFX
  • AlloDerm
  • Belotero
  • Blue Peel
  • Botox
  • Brow Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • CO2 Laser
  • DeepFX
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Retraction Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facial
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Fraxel Repair
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mole Removal
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Pulsed Dye Laser
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • TCA Peel
  • Thermage
  • Ultherapy
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Awards:
  • Best Doctors of America, 2011 – 2014
  • Top Doctors, Oakland Magazine, 2010 – 2013
  • Best Doctors, Austin, Texas, 2014
  • Top Doctors, Austin Monthly Magazine 2015
  • Professional Recognition:
  • President, Austin Ophthalmology Society, 2014
  • Achievement Award, Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Co-Chair Austin Oculoplastics Conference, 2014
  • Editorial Board, Eye Net Magazine
  • Reviewer, Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmology

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 6031
Answer count: 175
Review count: 6
5 star count: 2
Total star count: 2
Star rating: 2.697376606878
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Jan 20, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Jun 10, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Austin, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 30.2687,-97.74520111

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Ptosis Surgery (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Botox (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Aug 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Nov 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Eyelid Surgery (Jan 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Aug 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facial Plastic Surgery (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facial Plastic Surgery (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facial Plastic Surgery (Jun 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ptosis Surgery (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Injectable Fillers (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Injectable Fillers (Dec 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ptosis Surgery (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Ptosis Surgery (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Ptosis Surgery (Feb 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Ptosis Surgery Prices

  • $1123 – Feb 24, 2016 – Austin, TX
  • $1123 – Feb 24, 2016 – Austin, TX
  • $1123 – Feb 24, 2016 – Austin, TX
  • $1123 – Feb 24, 2016 – Austin, TX
  • $1123 – Feb 24, 2016 – Austin, TX

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $4000 – Aug 24, 2016 – Austin, TX
  • $4000 – Aug 24, 2016 – Austin, TX
  • $4000 – Aug 24, 2016 – Austin, TX

Special Offers

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Detail
Treatments
Galderma Offer
Nov 1, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
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I have very small and heavily deep set eyes. Over the last few months I’ve noticed that my eyes
Deep set eyes
Aug 8, 2020
Hi, From photographs alone it appears she may be developing upper eyelid ptosis which can make the eyelids appear sleepy or heavy. For this problem, an evaluation by an oculoplastic surgeon would be most appropriate. Filler may be an option for sunken appearing eyes as well. Hope this helps.
Can you get lower eyelid surgery after fillers?
Surgery after fillers
Aug 8, 2020
Hi, Yes, it is quite reasonable to undergo eyelid surgery even after fillers. Your surgeon may dissolve the filler before the surgery to get an accurate view of your eyelid anatomy. Hope this helps!
In which order should I do upper eyelid surgery, thread lift and Botox?
Order of surgery
Oct 11, 2019
Typically eyelid surgery and thread lifting should be performed before Botox either at the same time or separately. I would wait a month from surgery prior to Botox treatment. Hope this helps!
Under eye bag on one side when smiling. Should I have lower blepharoplasty?
Lower eyelid asymmetry when smiling
Oct 11, 2019
Dynamic wrinkles or those that occur when smiling may be better treated with Botox which will relax the muscle and possible filler. I recommend trying minimally invasive techniques before considering surgery. I recommend an evaluation by an oculoplastic specialist, hope this helps.
Under eye bags after double blepharoplasty getting more noticable - Should it be a concern? (pho
Post operative swelling
Oct 3, 2019
5 weeks after blepharoplasty, it is normal to still have swelling, which will continue to improve up to 6 to 12 months after Eyelid surgery. If you have a similar concerns six months after surgery I would consult with your surgeon again but you should continue to improve, hang in there!
Hoping insurance will cover either blepharoplasty or a brow lift. Does it appear significant eno
Covered eyelid surgery
Oct 3, 2019
There are photographs and visual fields along with other measurements and your medical history that will help your insurance decide if this is medically necessary. That said, looking at your photographs alone, they may not fall within the guidelines of your insurance. Sometimes, they will choose to cover only the worst side. The best option would be to seek a consultation from an island specialist who can submit to your insurance to see what may be...
What are the differences in results and benefits for doing fat repositioning versus a fat transf
Lower eyelid fat techniques
Jul 29, 2019
Choosing fat transfer vs fat transposition depends varies per patient. If a patient has very little ornital fat then fat transposition (moving living fat into the deeper grooves) may not be sufficient. This is a nice minimally invasive technique with more predictable results if one is a candidate. Fat transfer requires harvesting fat from one part of the body and injecting it with a syringe like a filler into the eyelids. Some of the fat...
What is the procedure for lateral canthus correction?
Concerns after Eyelid surgery
Jul 29, 2019
Greetings, to address your first question, a lateral canthoplasty is a surgery that can lift the outer corners of your eyes. However, if you just had eyelid surgery 8 weeks ago, I would wait at least six months to see the final results before jumping into more surgery. I would seek a consultation with an eyelid specialist before considering more surgery.
How can eye webbing and stretched skin be corrected? How soon after a MOHS 5 weeks ago can it be
Scar after MOHS surgery
Jun 18, 2019
Thank you for the question and photograph. At 5 weeks after surgery, it is typical for the scar to be raised, pink and even pull the skin around it. Massage and silicone sheeting will help. With time, the scar will settle down and can take 6-12 months to heal. However, if you are concerned about healing, I would touch base with your surgeon. If they suspect abnormal, or thickened scarring, other treatment can be applied during healing such as steroid cream or injections. Best to know your...
4 monhs post-op (upper bleph) - What can be done to fix the corner of my eye?
Outer corner scar
Jun 18, 2019
Greetings,
If you are having discomfort of an eyelid scar 4 months after surgery, it is best to return to your surgeon for an examination. He may make some suggestions for treatment such as massage, topical medication, steroid injection or a suture removal. Typically, healing can take 6-12 months after eyelid surgery, so hopefully this will continue to improve. Best regards,
Should I wait to have an upper blepharoplasty once my brow lift heals? Worried about having too
Timing of blepharoplasty and brow lift
Jun 18, 2019
Typically, it is common to have brow lift and blepharoplasty performed at the same time, with specific measurements taken by the surgeon to ensure too much tissue is not taken. In some circumstances it may be wise to perform one at a time, for example in a patient with severe dry eyes, or who has already had a blepharoplasty with scar tissue, or for cost purposes. It is best to meet with your surgeon and review your history to determine the best treatment plan for you. Hope this helps!
What kind of local anaesthesia is usually used for doing blepharoplasty? And what kind of oral s
Blepharoplasty and anesthesia
Jun 18, 2019
Blepharoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia in the office or under IV sedation in an outpatient surgery center. There are many factors that may determine this decision, patient health, level of anxiety, cost, ease of recovery without sedation to name a few. It is best to meet with your decision to decide a treatment plan that works best for you and in your best interest.
Will fractional have any effects on fillers? I have fillers under my eyes, but want fractional.
Filler and fractional laser
May 27, 2019
Laser facial treatment typically should not have a significant impact on fillers, if placed at the proper plane beneath the skin. There should not be loss of filler after the laser. Hope this helps.
Red skin underneath, fractional laser - Is this normal?
Pink skin after facial laser
May 27, 2019
Greetings,
The pink skin under the dead skin that is sloughing off can be normal. In the next few days, the pink color should improve and you should have fresh looking skin. Hopefully you have been told to stay out of the sun and use only products advised by your doctor who treated you. This may include a mild cleanser, vinegar soaks, moisturizer and sunscreen. If you have concerns, I would start with the doctor who treated you first.
My under eyes make me look tired and has aged me terribly. What can I do to look more youthful?
Lower eyelid
Apr 22, 2019
Greetings! For the most accurate recommendation, a consultation would be helpful. However from the photographs, it appears that filler would be a great place to start for the under eye hollows and botulinum and/or laser for the fine lines and wrinkles of the crows feet and around the eyes. At your age, nonsurgical options can be quite complimentary. I recommend seeing an oculoplastic surgeon who focuses on treatment of the eyelids...

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Last updated on 11/22/2023