Q and A with Dr. Koenig Posted on December 27, 2019 By Aimee Rodrigues Dr. William J. Koenig is one of New York's most experienced and trusted plastic surgeons. As a specialist breast and body plastic surgeon, he believes in taking a holistic approach to rejuvenation. In addition to recommending the best treatment plans for his patients, Dr. Koenig encourages them to maintain healthy lifestyles by being conscientious about … Read More
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH DR. ASHLEY AMALFI Posted on December 6, 2019 By Aimee Rodrigues Dr. Ashley Amalfi, a plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive breast and body procedures, joined the Quatela Center in 2019. With a reputation as a passionate and gifted surgeon, we decided to delve a little deeper and see what inspires this female powerhouse. What's a typical day for you? My day usually starts early. … Read More
MOHS SURGERY EXPLAINED Posted on November 7, 2019 By Aimee Rodrigues - BY FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON DR. HEATHER LEE Skin cancer is one of the most common malignancies, affecting 1 in 5 Americans in their lifetime. Unfortunately, the number of new cases has only continued to increase over the past decades. Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun is the main cause of skin cancers. Cumulative sun damage to … Read More
Q & A WITH DR. QUATELA Posted on October 29, 2019 By Aimee Rodrigues Dr. Vito C. Quatela is known the world over for his surgical expertise in facial plastic surgery and for his life-changing HUGS Foundation charity. Here are a few everyday things you may not know about this extraordinary man: What's a typical day for you? 5 am workout 6 am shower 7:30 am surgery (3-4 cases; … Read More
IS BREAST IMPLANT ILLNESS REAL? HERE ARE THE FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW Posted on October 18, 2019 By Aimee Rodrigues Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the U.S. Breast implants have been used since the 1960s and are one of the most heavily scrutinized and investigated medical devices in history. The types of implants available today, combined with continual refinement of breast augmentation surgery, make the procedure more reliable than ever … Read More
YOUR BMI AND COSMETIC SURGERY Posted on October 11, 2019 By Ashley Leathersich - By double-board certified plastic surgeon Dr. William Koenig Maintaining a healthy weight is essential to your health, but did you know that it also has an effect on the risks of surgery, results, and healing? Cosmetic surgery procedures are mostly elective but they are still major medical procedures which carry some risk, especially when … Read More
IS THAT TAN TRULY A HEALTHY GLOW? Posted on September 18, 2019 By Ashley Leathersich - BY FACIAL PLASTIC SURGEON DR. HEATHER LEE Sun exposure is one of the dominant factors responsible for many of the visible signs of aging. According to the World Health Authority, up to 90% of the visible changes commonly attributed to aging may be caused by sun exposure. In other words, how young or old … Read More
3 IN 5 WOMEN DON’T KNOW THERE’S A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PLASTIC SURGEON AND A COSMETIC SURGEON Posted on August 13, 2019 By Aimee Rodrigues A new survey by RealSelf, the world’s largest online community dedicated to educating and sharing information about plastic surgery, has found that more than one in four (26%) women in the U.S. are currently considering a cosmetic procedure, yet nearly three in five (59%) women do not know there is a difference between a cosmetic … Read More
CHOOSING YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON: THE TOP 5 QUESTIONS TO ASK Posted on July 31, 2019 By Aimee Rodrigues Whether it’s a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty or facelift, plastic surgery has never been more accessible to improve your appearance and self-image. For many of our patients, their cosmetic procedure goes far beyond the physical changes and is truly a life-transforming experience. While plastic surgery is more popular than ever, it’s important to remember … Read More
BIA-ALCL: BREAST IMPLANT SAFETY UPDATE Posted on July 25, 2019 By Aimee Rodrigues Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary global recall of Allergan’s BIOCELL® textured breast implants due to its risk of breast-implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare form of immune system cell cancer. It’s important to note that at this time the FDA does not recommend removal of these or other … Read More