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.
When we think of liposuction, we often associate it with individuals seeking to eliminate excess fat, and there is a common misconception that liposuction is only for those with a significant amount of weight. In reality, liposuction is not a weight loss treatment and therefore not suitable for patients who are looking to lose weight. …
-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 …
Gynecomastia surgery, also known as male breast reduction surgery, is a procedure performed to treat enlarged breasts in men. Here are five important things to know about gynecomastia surgery. 1. Definition and Causes Gynecomastia refers to the enlargement of breast tissue in males, leading to a more feminine chest appearance. It can be caused by …
-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. …
-by Melissa Urso, Patient Consultant for Dr. Ashley N. Amalfi, board-certified plastic surgeon What is Smartlipo™? This question comes up often when people reach out to the office. There are many different techniques when it comes to liposuction treatments, and Smartlipo is one of them. Some people are interested in it as a less invasive fat …
-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 …
-by Lauren Andreacchi, Patient Consultant for Dr. William J. Koenig, double board-certified plastic surgeon The “mommy pouch!” This is very common post-pregnancy, and one of the main reasons patients contact our office to discuss liposuction to their abdomen after having children. For women who have had a C-section, the pouch sits right above their scar …
- By double-board certified plastic surgeon Dr. William Koenig Maintaining a healthy weight is essential to your health, but did you know that it also has an effect on the risks of surgery, results, and healing? Cosmetic surgery procedures are mostly elective but they are still major medical procedures which carry some risk, especially when …