- Emergency Care“Thank you for the time you took with me on Christmas Eve. I know it is a time everyone wants to spend with their family and you stayed in your office and waited for me. More importantly, I felt someone was finally listening to me. After days of going doctor to doctor and emergency room to emergency room, you listened and felt there was more. And you were right. I have been diagnosed with a meningioma.”
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- OphthalmologyDr. Massaro started his medical journey at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. Focusing on ophthalmology, the medicine of the eye, he continued his education with a residency, internship, and fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin – Eye Institute. It was here he learned state-of-the-art surgical techniques and the importance of compassionate patient care.
- Laser Eye Surgery2. People remarked I was my sister's mother. She's 50 and I'm 61- we both have "old eyes". We did the eye surgery three weeks apart and nurtured each other for 24 hrs. after.
- CataractsCataract removal, LASIK, and other eye surgeries can sometimes cause ptosis, a condition where the eyelid droops. Blepharoplasty, also called eyelid rejuvenation, is a procedure which can correct post-surgical ptosis. Dr. Bruce Massaro is Milwaukee’s best eyelid surgeon and is ready to offer blepharoplasty consultations for patients who are experiencing saggy, droopy eyelids after ocular surgery.
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- ChemotherapyPatients often come to us with concerns about a suspicious growth or discoloration on an eyelid or near their eye. If necessary, part of the growth will be removed and tested. If the results show a malignancy, Dr. Massaro will be an integral part of a team of physicians treating you. The approach to treatment may range from “watch and wait” in the case of a small intraocular melanoma to removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue. A topical chemotherapy via a cream or solution may be subscribed, and in rare instances, complete removal of the eye. Dr. Massaro’s experience as an oculoplastic surgeon enables him to also perform effective reconstructive surgery with treatments most beneficial for you.
- General SurgeryIn general surgery, the surgeons do not have to worry about the appearance of their patient. While they may aim to leave minimal scarring behind, they do not have the additional training or certifications of cosmetic surgeons.
- Minimally Invasive SurgeryBlepharoplasty is a minimally invasive surgery. Upper eyelid surgery can be paired with lower eyelid surgery to reduce the appearance of under eye bags. Set up a consultation to learn what Dr. Massaro and blepharoplasty can do for you.
- Reconstructive SurgeryIn addition plastic and reconstructive surgery for adults, Dr. Massaro treats children with medical eye issues. Patients of all ages diagnosed with eyelid, orbital, or tear duct problems turn to Dr. Massaro for comprehensive help.
- BotoxBotox® is a prescription medicine which is injected into facial muscles to temporarily reduce crow’s feet and frown lines between the eyebrows. This procedure is most effective on wrinkles which haven’t set yet. These types of wrinkles typically appear only when you make facial gestures—such as smiling or frowning. This is a non-surgical treatment which produces short term results, typically lasting up to 4 months.
- Brow LiftA brow lift can sometimes result in a “surprised” appearance if the eyebrows are moved too high. This is why it’s better to start with a subtle eyelid rejuvenation surgery before seeking larger cosmetic procedures.
- Eyelid SurgeryDr. Bruce Massaro provides medically necessary eye surgeries for residents of southeast Wisconsin and northern Illinois. There are many reasons a patient may need to have a reconstructive procedure done with an oculoplastic surgeon. The most common reason is correcting ptosis causing eyelid drooping. From cancer of the eyelid to orbital surgery, Dr. Massaro is your best resource for treatment. View examples of his work with before and after images of eyelid surgery patients.
- RhinoplastyIf you have had cosmetic surgery before and enjoyed the results, you may want to use the same surgeon for your eyelid lift. Yet there are many differences between plastic surgeries. A surgeon who normally performs rhinoplasty will have a very different set of skills than those required for working around the eyes. Dr. Massaro area of expertise is eyelid rejuvenation surgery and repair.
- Plastic SurgeryBefore establishing his own practice, Dr. Massaro spent ten years teaching eye plastic surgery to students at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He later founded the Center of Eye Aesthetics to offer the very best in affordable eyelid and eye plastic surgery. Here, he uses his expansive knowledge and surgical skill to improve the lives and appearance of patients throughout Wisconsin.
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- Cosmetic SurgeryWe see many patients who make the mistake of spending hundreds, even thousands of dollars on creams and gels in hopes of fixing or preventing baggy eyelids, only to find the results are short lived at best. Dr. Massaro is a medical doctor who specializes in cosmetic surgery which actually delivers results, as opposed to the disappointment patients typically experience before coming to our clinic. See some successful cosmetic eyelid surgeries performed by Dr. Massaro.
- Skin CancerDue to their nearly constant exposure to UV rays, the eyelids (both upper and lower) are an area of the body highly susceptible to skin cancer. Cancer of the eyelid poses a serious risk for damaging tissue of nearby parts of the eye--and even causing blindness--due to how thin the eyelid is. Surgery on the eyelids or eyes requires the expertise of an experienced, board certified ophthalmologist and plastic surgeon like Dr. Massaro. Our concern is not only to remove any abnormal growths which may be cancerous, but to do so in a manner which will minimize scarring and loss of vision.
- Skin CareWhile the type of skin care performed at spas can help alleviate early stage eyelid sagging which typically occurs to those in their late twenties and early thirties, the more advanced eyelid aging usually demands surgical intervention.