10 Things Women Need to Know About Breast Lift Surgery Posted on May 24, 2023 By Ashley Leathersich 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 women should know about breast … Read More
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 You Should Know About Customizing Your Breast Augmentation Results (With Before & After Photos) Posted on September 6, 2022 By vcq-admin 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? … Read More
Do I Need to Replace My Implants After 10 Years? Posted on August 10, 2022 By Ashley Leathersich -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 … Read More
Why Sex Doesn’t Always Sell Posted on June 28, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich -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 … 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
Natural Breast Augmentation With Fat Transfer: Answers to Your Top Questions Posted on January 19, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich -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 … 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
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