Lip Lifts Are In! Posted on April 7, 2022 By Ashley Leathersich -by Kylie Olson, Patient Consultant for Alex Montague, MD, highly-trained facial plastic surgeon You may have heard all the buzz about the lip lift lately. What is it and why is it so popular? The plastic surgery field is no stranger to trends, and as with anything, we experience procedures that come and go as the … Read More
Do I Have a Fivehead?! Posted on February 9, 2022 By Ashley Leathersich -by highly-trained facial plastic surgeon Alex Montague, MD I was actually treating “fiveheads” surgically before I ever heard the term. If you are similarly not aware of what this term means, let me enlighten you. It’s a play on words referring to a larger than normal, or larger than desired, forehead. Five is greater than … Read More
Considering a Facelift? Here are Some Benefits Posted on January 6, 2022 By Ashley Leathersich -by Brooke Laundry, Patient Consultant for Dr. Vito C. Quatela, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon What is a Facelift? Everyone has heard of the term facelift, but not everyone understands what a facelift is meant to improve. A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure meant to improve and reduce the visible signs of aging … Read More
Ear Piercing Posted on December 21, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich Did you know that Dr. Ashley Amalfi offers ear piercing to all ages? Many new parents search for the right place to bring their baby or child for ear piercing. When it comes to having your child's ears pierced, you want to see a professional. Our staff will take great care of you and your … Read More
Get to Know Dr. Alex Montague Posted on December 8, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich Dr. Alex Montague is a highly-trained facial plastic surgeon and hair restoration specialist who recently re-joined the Quatela Center (he completed his American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship with Dr. Quatela in 2018). He truly emulates our core values and has exemplary surgical and relational skills. We spent a few minutes with … Read More
How Do I Know if I’m a Candidate? | Labiaplasty Posted on October 26, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich -by board-certified plastic surgeon Ashley N. Amalfi, MD Bikini season is ending, and as we get into cozier clothes, the procedure we are seeing a huge rise in is labiaplasty. Just like so many procedures in plastic surgery, the labiaplasty technique evolved out of need. Women were unhappy for so many reasons, but plastic surgeons … Read More
Body Positivity and Plastic Surgery Posted on August 4, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich -by board-certified plastic surgeon Ashley N. Amalfi, MD The Body Positivity movement is paving the way for women to feel confident, comfortable, and proud of their bodies. Since 2012, women have been pushing back against the Barbie-like figures depicted in advertisements and on television. The focus of the Body Positivity movement is that there is … Read More
Plastic Surgery and “Mom Guilt” – It’s a Thing! Posted on July 28, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich -by Lisa Daeffler, Patient Consultant for Dr. Heather Lee, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Mom guilt: Guilt a mother feels anytime she takes time to do something for herself that does not involve her children. The feeling of not doing enough as a parent, not doing things “right.” I am unable to count on two hands the number of … Read More
Your Journey to Surgery Starts Here: From Patient Consultant Melissa’s Point of View Posted on June 9, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich -by Melissa Urso, Patient Consultant for Dr. Ashley N. Amalfi, board-certified plastic surgeon My journey at the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery has been an exciting experience. It all started back in late 2004 when I heard about an opening as the Front Desk Receptionist when Julie Chatt, one our long-time nurse practitioners, called me … Read More
The Development of the Patient Consultant Role Posted on April 22, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich -by Brooke Laundry, Patient Consultant for Dr. Vito C. Quatela, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon When I applied to work at the Quatela Center 21 years ago, I had just gotten married and relocated back home to Rochester. At that time, I was hired as a Clinical Technician and Dr. Quatela was the only physician … Read More