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Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery
973 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 244-1000
Fax: (585) 271-4786
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Dr. Amalfi was profiled in Vogue in their Influential Women of Upstate NY section. See the feature here. Continue reading
Dr. Amalfi was featured with Dr. Ramanadham, her partner on their podcast Lipstick & Lipo, on the Plastic Surgery Decoded podcast talking about the Menopause Makeover. Listen to the episode here. Continue reading
As one of the top breast augmentation surgeons in the country, Dr. Amalfi was contacted by and interviewed for an article in Newsweek Magazine about why the trust for surgeons is so different than what we see in healthcare overall right now. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Quatela was featured on Spectrum News 1 in a story about his most recent medical mission to Peru with the HUGS Foundation, Inc. Read the full article and watch the segment here. Continue reading
Dr. Amalfi was interviewed for an ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) article about the challenges and realities of being a woman and mom in plastic surgery. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Amalfi was interviewed for a recent article in The New York Times titled, "Considering Lip Fillers? Here's What to Know." The articles talks about the rise in lip filler injections among younger patients and educates on what you should know before your first filler appointment. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Montague was featured on Spectrum News 1 speaking to the fact that many have sought cosmetic procedures after seeing themselves on screen during virtual meetings. Hear from one of his patients on why he chose to undergo facelift surgery. Read the full article and watch the segment here. Continue reading
Dr. Lee was featured on Spectrum News 1 about the increase in demand for plastic surgery since the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full article and watch the segment here. Continue reading
Dr. Amalfi was interviewed by Good Day Rochester to talk about how the perception of cosmetic surgery has changed, especially since the pandemic. Simone Boone, a local businesswoman and patient, joined Dr. Amalfi to talk about her reasons for pursuing cosmetic surgery and her mommy makeover experience. Watch the full segment here. Continue reading
Dr. Amalfi was quoted in a press release celebrating National Cellulite Day and the Avéli® procedure, which addresses cellulite from the inside out. Read the full press release here. Continue reading
Dr. Amalfi was recognized as a top female doctor known for being active on social media in an article on Goss titled, "101 Top Women Doctors of Instagram." Read her bio below, and see the full list here. Dr. Ashley Amalfi, a plastic surgeon who was born and raised in Rochester, NY, joined the Quatela Center in 2019. She graduated in three years Summa Cum Laude from the George Washington University with a B.A. in Fine Arts and Art History, after which she pursued her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Rochester’s School of Medicine and Dentistry. After graduation, … Continue reading
We are excited and honored to share that the Quatela Center was chosen as one of the honorees for the Rochester Business Journal Elevating Women awards. "The inaugural 2023 Elevating Women honorees demonstrate a consistent commitment to recruiting, hiring and promoting women in their organizations. These companies are to be commended for working toward systemic change in society to combat inequality," said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/Rochester Business Journal. "The Rochester Business Journal is pleased to recognize these businesses for all they do to elevate women in the workplace." Read the full press release here. Continue reading
Dr. Lee was featured in an article in 55 Plus magazine about the increase in demand for plastic surgery since the COVID-19 pandemic. Two of her patients share about their plastic surgery journeys as well. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Amalfi was quoted in an article for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) about the popularity and widespread use of virtual appointments in plastic surgery and how it has given rise to accessibility, especially for patients who travel outside of their hometown or immediate area for surgery. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Amalfi was featured in an article for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) about choosing the right surgeon and implant size for breast augmentation. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Lee was featured in an E! News article about all things Xeomin. “Unlike the others, [Xeomin] does not have any associated accessory proteins, meaning that it only has botulinum toxin type A.” She explains how “one added benefit of using Xeomin is that some studies have shown it delivers a quicker onset of action.” Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Lee was featured in an E! News article about how Botox has been a huge game-changer for the beauty industry. "It has really transformed aesthetics because it made it attainable," she added. "The use of plastic surgery or procedures was for a certain subset of patients or type of person, but it brought aesthetics to the everyday person." Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Amalfi was interviewed and featured in an article for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) about the best cosmetic procedures to do in the spring in order to be ready for summer. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Lee was featured on Fortune in an article that speaks to the buccal area of the face. Specifically, Dr. Lee shares her expertise on using Botox for anti-aging, wrinkles, and fine lines. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Koenig was featured in an InStyle article that explores the shift in the perception of plastic surgery, and he speaks to how he's seen it change over his years of practice. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Speaking to the rise in cosmetic procedures for the Gen Z generation, Dr. Amalfi's experience with this age group was featured in a recent New York Post article. Read the story here. Continue reading
Dr. Quatela was spotlighted in Authority Magazine on Medium.com for his life-long career as a plastic surgeon, his inspirational work with the HUGS Foundation, and more. Read the full piece here. Continue reading
Dr. Amalfi was featured in an article in PopSugar that speaks to the basics of the breast lift procedure and answers common questions with her professional insight. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Jamie O'Donnell from JamieO.co shared about the Quatela Center on her Refresh this Jan-NEW-ary segment on NBC CT Live! THE QUATELA CENTER FOR PLASTIC SURGERY The Quatela Center creates uplifting experiences that change people’s lives with their carefully personalized, transformative procedures for each patient. The Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery is home to five board certified and internationally renowned surgeons in their respective fields of practice and offer body, breast and facial plastic surgery as well as hair restoration to help you achieve your personal refresh in 2023. Continue reading
An article in Women's Health featured Dr. Heather Lee speaking to the recent social media trend surrounding buccal fat removal. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Alex Montague was featured in an article in The Cut, which continues the conversation around the popularity of the buccal fat removal procedure. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Alex Montague was featured in an article in INSIDER which speaks to the rise in popularity of the buccal fat removal procedure. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Dr. Ashley Amalfi was featured in a Washington Post article about stretched and split earlobes, how to avoid damage to piercings, and the options available to fix them. “Amalfi said people could start experiencing problems if the professional — or amateur — piercer missed the bull’s eye. “From the get-go, if the piercing was done incorrectly, if it is asymmetrical, not centered or too close to the bottom,” she said, “there won’t be enough support for the earrings.” Read the full article here. Continue reading
On November 15, Dr. Alex Montague, a highly-trained facial plastic surgeon, will join Dr. Vito Quatela, Dr. William Koenig, Dr. Heather Lee, and Dr. Ashley Amalfi of the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery in Rochester, NY. Dr. Montague specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery and hair restoration procedures. “I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Montague back to our practice. During his fellowship and the subsequent years he’s been practicing in Kentucky, he has consistently shown exemplary skills. He truly emulates our core values making him a wonderful addition to our practice,” said Dr. Vito Quatela. “Dr. Montague is well … Continue reading
Dr. Ashley Amalfi was interviewed in 2019 for Lifetime's The Balancing Act to help share one breast cancer patient's reconstruction journey. Watch the full story below. Continue reading
Drs. Vito Quatela and Heather Lee were featured in an article about social media, online engagement, and plastic surgery. Dr. Quatela shares that they "have seen an increase in interest in cosmetic surgery, rhinoplasty for one, and an increase in awareness of appearance." He expands, expressing that since a lot of individuals now work from home, they are seeing "a Zoom effect, same as the selfie effect, where people are seeing a 4k image of themselves, which is equivalent to looking in a magnifying mirror." Additionally, people have more privacy to recover "due to working from home and having masks cover their faces." Dr. Lee weighs … Continue reading
Dr. Amalfi was featured by her alma mater, Our Lady of Mercy, in their newsletter where she spoke about how her education at Mercy spurred her on to success, and how she is using that to mentor other young women. Read the full article here. Continue reading
Two of 's patients were recently interviewed by Harper's BAZAAR to talk about their experiences with the procedure. A mommy makeover procedure generally consists of a tummy tuck, some liposuction, and a breast procedure, whether it be a breast lift, breast lift with implants, breast augmentation, or breast reduction. To learn more about their personal experiences, watch the full video below. Continue reading
At the Quatela Center, plastic surgery isn't a commodity. Read more by clicking the link below. Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Redbook article Continue reading
Dr. Heather Lee, a highly-trained facial plastic surgeon, has joined Dr. Vito Quatela, and Dr. William Koenig of the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery in Rochester, NY. Dr. Lee specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive facial surgery and hair restoration procedures. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Lee officially join our plastic surgery practice as a practicing physician. Her surgical ability and exceptional bedside manner led us to offer her the opportunity to join our practice after her fellowship, and we know she is the perfect addition to the Quatela Center,” said Dr. Vito Quatela. “With the growth of our business … Continue reading
The American Institute of Plastic Surgeons has recognized the exceptional performance of New York’s Plastic Surgeon William J. Koenig, MD as 2017 10 Best Plastic Surgeons for Client Satisfaction. To read the full press release, click on the link below. Press Release_AIOPS Continue reading
Dr. William Koenig receives approval on abstract documenting his success using the Keller Funnel technique for breast implantation. ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (PRWEB) JULY 12, 2016 Click on the logo for the entire article. Continue reading
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October 12, 2012 Dr. Quatela featured in the Rochester Business Journal. Continue reading