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
Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day Posted on October 21, 2020 By Ashley Leathersich -by board-certified plastic surgeon Ashley N. Amalfi, MD IT'S BRA DAY! What is BRA Day? Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or “BRA Day” was started in Toronto, Canada in 2011 to raise awareness about reconstructive options. The United States quickly adapted this celebratory day and since 2012 the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Plastic … Read More
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH DR. ASHLEY AMALFI Posted on December 6, 2019 By Aimee Rodrigues Dr. Ashley Amalfi, a plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive breast and body procedures, joined the Quatela Center in 2019. With a reputation as a passionate and gifted surgeon, we decided to delve a little deeper and see what inspires this female powerhouse. What's a typical day for you? My day usually starts early. … 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
3 IN 5 WOMEN DON’T KNOW THERE’S A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PLASTIC SURGEON AND A COSMETIC SURGEON Posted on August 13, 2019 By Aimee Rodrigues A new survey by RealSelf, the world’s largest online community dedicated to educating and sharing information about plastic surgery, has found that more than one in four (26%) women in the U.S. are currently considering a cosmetic procedure, yet nearly three in five (59%) women do not know there is a difference between a cosmetic … Read More