Malena M. AmatoDr

With over 15 years of experience. Dr. Malena Amato is a board-certified Stanford and Georgetown-trained Ophthalmic Plastic and Facial Surgeon who brings to Austin cutting-edge, minimally-invasive techniques in facial rejuvenation and reconstruction. As a leader in her field, she has performed thousands of eyelid tear duct and facial surgeries for all ages, including no scar and endoscopic tear duct surgery, laser surgery, as well as non-invasive facial fillers and Botox® treatments. Patients often comment that Dr. Amato’s personable approach combined with her qualifications and experience is the reason they have chosen her as their surgeon.

Dr. Amato completed a 2 year accredited ASOPRS fellowship in Austin, TX and at MD Anderson. She returned to Austin in 2013 after practicing in California and in Annapolis, MD.  Dr. Amato has earned the respect of her patients and peers not only in her community, but also as an international speaker, educated and surgeon on several medical missions. She has taught dozens of students and fellows, contributed to research, and authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed papers. She has served as president of the Austin Ophthalmologic Society and is currently an adjunct faculty at Dell Medical School.  She is the founder of Eyelid & Facial Plastic Surgery Associates.