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.
-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 …
Dr. William Koenig, double-board certified plastic surgeon, is well known for his consistent, natural breast surgery and body contouring results and impeccable safety standards. We took a few minutes to learn more about the man behind the surgical mask. What is a dream you have that you’ve yet to achieve? A full year trip around …
– by facial plastic surgeon Heather Lee, MD Nonsurgical rhinoplasty has increased in popularity over the last few years, allowing patients to make small adjustments to the nose without surgery. Dr. Heather Lee, a facial plastic surgeon who specializes solely in cosmetic and functional procedures for the face, offers an in-depth look at what the …
-by board-certified plastic surgeon Ashley N. Amalfi, MD Your facial contour is your first impression. A sharp jawline can give a face the structure it needs and help you look strong and healthy. And in the world of selfies and social media, we are spending more time analyzing our facial structure and improving our appearance. …
-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 …
-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 …
-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 …
-by board-certified plastic surgeon Ashley N. Amalfi, MD Let’s talk about fillers In 2018, almost 16 million non-invasive procedures were performed in the United States, with Botox and filler injections topping the list. Dermal fillers involve the injection of a product, typically hyaluronic acid, into the face to restore or enhance the facial features. As …
-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 …
This spring has been a trying time for all of us, and we hope you and your families are all healthy and safe. We are excited to announce that we have been given the clearance from Governor Cuomo and the Department of Health to reopen our doors. Even though we have been apart the past …
-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 …
-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 …