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.
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.
Breast health is an integral part of a woman's overall well-being, and it's crucial for all individuals to be proactive in maintaining it. Mammograms, along with early detection through regular breast self-exams and clinical check-ups, play a significant role in preventing and combating breast cancer, one of the most common diseases affecting women worldwide. Safety …
-by a 43-year-old patient of Dr. Ashley N. Amalfi, board-certified plastic surgeon My story begins with the natural birth of my 10-pound son. Several months after giving birth, I noticed I had severe pelvic instability and lower back pain. I was told by several doctors it was “normal” for this to happen to women who …
Breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy, is a cosmetic procedure that lifts and reshapes sagging breasts. While breast lift surgery can provide women with a more youthful and lifted appearance, it's important to be well-informed about the procedure before making the decision to undergo it. Here are 10 things you need to know about …
-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. …
When it comes to breast augmentation with implants, no two procedures are exactly alike. From size to profile to different types of breast implants, you have no shortage of ways to make your results uniquely your own. What are your options for customizing your breast augmentation, and how does each option affect your results overall? …
-by Lauren Andreacchi, Patient Consultant for Dr. William J. Koenig, double board-certified plastic surgeon One of the most common misconceptions that I hear from patients about breast implants is that they need to be replaced every 10 years. However, there are no studies that indicate implants have a shelf-life and “expire” after a set period …
-by Lauren Andreacchi, Patient Consultant for Dr. William J. Koenig, double board-certified plastic surgeon Often in the media and society, plastic surgery procedures, such as breast augmentation, are sexualized and seen as a way to improve the sexuality of women or better their sexual relationships. At the Quatela Center, we have always held the view …
-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 …
-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 …
-by board-certified plastic surgeon Ashley N. Amalfi, MD Can you get a breast augmentation without implants? While most of our patients choose an implant for their breast augmentation, newer techniques and natural options are now available. Natural breast augmentation with fat transfer, sometimes called fat grafting, is growing as an exciting and natural option for …