The eyelid expert
Dr. Babak Maleki, MD, FRCS(C)
Dr. Babak Maleki is a board-certified Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon renowned for his expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid plastic surgery. Born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Montreal, Quebec, by parents of Iranian descent, Dr. Maleki brings a culturally sensitive approach to patient care and is fluent in English, French, and Farsi.
After obtaining his medical degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Dr. Maleki completed his Ophthalmology residency at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He further honed his skills in orbit and oculoplastic surgery through an esteemed fellowship program at the University of Montreal.
A Trusted Leader in Oculoplastic Surgery
In 2010, Dr. Maleki was recruited by Dalhousie University to establish an oculoplastic surgery program serving all four provinces in Atlantic Canada. His passion for both surgery and education led him to become the director of the postgraduate training program in oculoplastics at Dalhousie, where he trained numerous residents and fellows across various specialties including ophthalmology, ENT, maxillofacial, and plastic surgery. In 2015, he joined the University of Toronto's faculty, continuing his commitment to excellence in the Greater Toronto Area.
Widely respected among his peers, Dr. Maleki has served as president of the Canadian Society of Oculoplastic Surgery and remains an active member of the society, as well as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Canadian Ophthalmology Society. He is also a past-president of the Toronto Ophthalmology Society and contributes his expertise as a scientific reviewer for the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology.
As the Medical Director of Toronto Eyelid Surgery, Dr. Maleki leads one of Canada’s top centers for ophthalmic plastic and cosmetic laser eyelid surgery. He is the trusted referral surgeon for complex and revisional cases, as well as for patients seeking second opinions.
His Most Popular Procedure
Dr. Maleki's most sought-after surgery is lower eyelid blepharoplasty combined with fat transfer. Over the years, he has become particularly well known for treating patients with complications from under-eye fillers, including persistent swelling, filler migration, and malar edema. Through this experience, he has developed a comprehensive approach to under-eye rejuvenation that focuses on restoring natural anatomy rather than masking age-related changes with additional filler. By combining lower blepharoplasty with meticulous fat transfer, Dr. Maleki is able to address eye bags, hollowness, and volume loss simultaneously, creating a smoother, more youthful transition between the lower eyelid and cheek. Patients travel from across Canada and internationally seeking his expertise in under-eye rejuvenation, particularly those looking for a permanent solution after years of unsuccessful filler treatments.
