Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery's Blog

Summer.  Such a longed for and short-lived joy here in Rochester and Western New York.  Most of us have lists of outdoor activities that we want to squeeze in during these fleeting weeks of warm weather.  Your plastic surgery plans may have been pushed aside by these sunny days, but summer is as good a time as any to pursue cosmetic procedures.  It’s a common misconception among patients that surgery cannot be done during the summer months, when in reality, the time of year will not affect surgical outcomes or your healing process. Are you a teacher or someone who … Continue reading

Have you been wary of breast implants due to hearing about capsular contracture?  Wondering what it really means for you as a patient?  At the Quatela Center, we feel that an informed patient is the best patient.  Read below for more information on this condition and to learn how Dr. Koenig operates to ensure the lowest possible occurrence of this common complication. Capsular contracture is scar tissue that can form around breast implants which may cause the breasts to harden, or to look and feel different, often causing discomfort.  Capsular contracture occurs when internal scar tissue forms a tight or … Continue reading

12 separate giveaways will be posted for 12 days.  Participants may enter by: 1. LIKING our Quatela Center Facebook and/or Instagram page. 2. SHARING the post. RULES AND RESTRICTIONS: NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. One winner per day. Cannot be redeemed for cash or changed for another product, treatment or service. Vouchers and gift cards must be presented at the time of purchase for redemption; vouchers cannot be placed on account and need to be presented at time of transaction for redemption Vouchers must be used in full. … Continue reading

Like music and fashion, the beauty industry also follows trends, and we aren’t just talking about a bold lip color! The presence of tan versus pale skin is as much a trend as bell bottom versus skinny jeans. Long gone are the days of tanning beds, bronzing oil and hours of dangerous sun exposure to achieve that even sun-kissed glow. The “pale and interesting” look is IN! Not only is this encouraging safe sun exposure, but it’s being featured on the runway, in magazines and on celebrities such as Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning and Anne Hathaway, who are all sporting … Continue reading

The Non-Surgical Butt Lift | Now Available at the Quatela Center Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. William Koenig is pleased to now offer the Non-Surgical Butt Lift.  This new treatment, made popular by the Kardashian’s plastic surgeon, is a great option for patients that would prefer to not have surgery and are looking for subtle lift and volume to the buttocks area.  The treatment is performed with Sculptra, which is an FDA-approved injectable filler that helps to stimulate your skin’s own natural collagen production and increases volume gradually over time to enhance the shape of the buttock area. How does … Continue reading

Tummy tucks are one of the most popular procedures among mothers who are looking to achieve the body contour they had before having children. This procedure can also help address skin laxity in people who have experienced significant weight loss and want to remove excess abdominal skin. Recently, the “reverse tummy tuck” has surfaced on cosmetic surgery websites and many people may wonder how it differs from a traditional tummy tuck. While a traditional tummy tuck will address skin laxity in both the upper and lower abdomen, the reverse tummy tuck addresses skin laxity of the upper abdomen only. This … Continue reading

We’ve all seen it, the popular slogan during this time of year, “New Year, New You!”  But according to Statistic Brain, of the 41% of Americans who usually make New Year’s resolutions, only 9% of them feel they have succeeded at their resolutions.  So this year, let’s not focus on a whole new you, but instead on working toward the more attainable goal of finding the best version of yourself. When you think of something that you want to change about yourself, what is the first thing that comes to mind?  Finally updating your haircut/style, toning muscle, eating more “clean,” … Continue reading