The Top 6 Procedures to Get Summer Ready Posted on May 2, 2023 By Ashley Leathersich -by Bridget Kyhos, Patient Consultant for Dr. William J. Koenig, double board-certified plastic surgeon Considering summer is just around the corner, we compiled the best surgical and non-surgical procedures to pursue now in order to get you summer ready with only a few short weeks of recovery! Read below for our summer ready procedure guide. … Read More
What Is the Difference Between Smartlipo™ and Liposuction? Posted on December 14, 2022 By Ashley Leathersich -by Melissa Urso, Patient Consultant for Dr. Ashley N. Amalfi, board-certified plastic surgeon What is Smartlipo™? This question comes up often when people reach out to the office. There are many different techniques when it comes to liposuction treatments, and Smartlipo is one of them. Many people are interested in it as a less invasive fat … Read More
Brazilian Butt Lift Safety Posted on October 20, 2022 By Ashley Leathersich -by Lauren Andreacchi, Patient Consultant for Dr. William J. Koenig, double board-certified plastic surgeon In recent years, there has been a huge increase in the popularity of the Brazilian butt lift procedure, otherwise known as BBL or gluteal fat grafting. A BBL takes fat obtained from elsewhere on the body by liposuction and injects it … Read More
The Dreaded “COVID-15” Weight Gain Posted on October 13, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich -by Lauren Andreacchi, Patient Consultant for Dr. William J. Koenig, double board-certified plastic surgeon Over the past year, we have received many calls from patients complaining of the “COVID-15,” and often times much more than 15 pounds, that they have gained throughout the pandemic. Many have been working from home, not traveling, and not going … 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 Summer We’ve All Been Waiting For Posted on June 1, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich -by board-certified plastic surgeon Ashley N. Amalfi, MD It’s finally here! The long-awaited summer of 2021. With vaccine rollout underway, and restrictions loosening, there is so much to look forward to! There are celebrations, date nights, and even vacations on the schedule, and people are more excited than ever to look their best for their … Read More
Why Liposuction to the Abdomen After Kids May Not Be Ideal Posted on March 24, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich -by Lauren Andreacchi, Patient Consultant for Dr. William J. Koenig, double board-certified plastic surgeon The “mommy pouch!” This is very common post-pregnancy, and one of the main reasons patients contact our office to discuss liposuction to their abdomen after having children. For women who have had a C-section, the pouch sits right above their scar … Read More
An unexpected side effect of COVID-19: A surge in cosmetic procedures Posted on November 17, 2020 By Ashley Leathersich -by Lauren Andreacchi, Patient Consultant for Dr. William J. Koenig, double board-certified plastic surgeon This blog is not intended to ignore or diminish the ongoing health and financial difficulties that many are facing due to COVID-19. Rather, it’s sole focus is on the trends that we are seeing in our practice in regards to continued … Read More
Answers to the Most Common Questions about Vaginal Rejuvenation Posted on October 12, 2020 By Ashley Leathersich -by board-certified plastic surgeon Ashley N. Amalfi, MD So just what is Vaginal Rejuvenation? Many women just aren’t happy with the way they look…even down there. We hear so many women talk about breast reduction, or breast augmentation surgery, but less so about what can be done to address genital concerns. For many who are … Read More
What Are Stretch Marks, and What Can I Do to Get Rid of Them? Posted on August 5, 2020 By Ashley Leathersich -by board-certified plastic surgeon Ashley N. Amalfi, MD What are stretch marks anyway? Stretch marks are a type of scar to the skin, sometimes referred to as striae by your doctor. They are caused by a tear in the dermis, or the deeper layer of our skin, often from abrupt stretching of the tissue. This … Read More