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
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
A Holistic Approach to Beauty Posted on January 5, 2021 By Ashley Leathersich -by board-certified facial plastic surgeon Heather Lee, MD In a blink, the holiday season has ended and a new year has begun! These transitions are a time of reflection on all the events of the past 12 months and gratitude for all the blessings and loved ones that enrich our lives. While 2020 was a … Read More
Finding Emotional and Physical Balance Posted on May 21, 2020 By Ashley Leathersich -by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. William J. Koenig, MD As many of you know, I am a licensed acupuncturist as well as a plastic surgeon. I don’t practice acupuncture often, but it gives me an interesting perspective on illness and health, and allows me to look at problems from both an Eastern and Western medical … Read More
Get Out of Your Rut Posted on May 4, 2020 By Ashley Leathersich -by facial plastic surgeon Heather Lee, MD As many of us have practiced social distancing measures for the last couple of months, the uncertainty and apprehension of the coronavirus pandemic has mixed with the stressors of new life at home. We have cooked and baked our way through endless recipes and as we start nearing … Read More
Maintaining Connections During Social Distancing Posted on April 27, 2020 By Ashley Leathersich -by facial plastic surgeon Heather Lee, MD The coronavirus pandemic has brought on dramatic shifts to our way of life. As we comply with stay at home measures, we have significantly decreased our interactions with others, which can have a profound impact on mental health and wellness. We are social creatures, and many of us … Read More
Go Green with your Morning Routine Posted on April 21, 2020 By Ashley Leathersich -by board-certified plastic surgeon Ashley N. Amalfi, MD As a physician, health is an all-encompassing word that defines all aspects of my physical and emotional well-being. During this time, it is critical that we do all we can to care for ourselves and boost our immune systems to stay healthy and thrive. Given the current … Read More