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.
Dr. Vito C. Quatela
Dr. Vito C. Quatela is a renowned innovator in facial plastic surgery whose contributions to the field have earned the esteem of his peers and the appreciation of thousands of patients. His dedication to improving people’s lives by using his skill to enhance their appearance and confidence has led him to develop a comprehensive practice that extends beyond traditional facial plastic surgery with Q the Medical Spa and the Quatela Center for Hair Restoration, both located at the Lindsay House.
If you’d like to meet Dr. Quatela in person, request a consultation using the online form, or call the Quatela Center at (585) 244-1000 to schedule an appointment.
Special Clinical Interests
Using his extensive understanding of facial anatomy, Dr. Quatela has pioneered surgical techniques for rhinoplasty, facelift surgery, and deep neck contouring. He has a focused clinical interest in the following procedures:
Credentials at a Glance
Education & Training
- Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship:
Oregon Health Science University - Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship:
Tulane University - Otolaryngology Residency:
Northwestern University - General Surgery Residency:
Medical Center of Vermont - Doctor of Medicine (MD):
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biology:
University of Rochester
Certifications
- Board Certification:
Diplomate of the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Board Certification:
Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology - Board Certification:
Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
Professional Society Leadership Positions
- President, International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery Societies (2021-Present)
- Treasurer, Board of the American Council for Post-Residency Specialty Education
- Past President, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Audit Committee, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Board Examiner, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Expertise Refined Through Experience
Dr. Quatela’s expertise in facial plastic surgery comes from decades of focused experience. He has performed:
4,500+ Facelifts
3,500+ Rhinoplasties
Internationally Recognized Facial Plastic Surgery Expertise
Dr. Quatela’s stellar reputation as a facial plastic surgeon who produces remarkable, natural-looking results attracts patients from throughout the world to our Rochester, New York, plastic surgery practice. Women and men have traveled from Brazil, Portugal, Japan, England, Germany, Iran, and Canada to have Dr. Quatela perform their cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
Fluent in Italian, Dr. Quatela also travels to international conferences, where he has been invited to lecture and conduct training. That included lecturing in 2023 at the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS) in Verona, Italy.
A Career Defined by Compassion
Dr. Quatela’s compassion for others, especially children, is exemplified by the foundation he formed in 2003 to support medical missions to Latin America and Vietnam. The HUGS (Helping Us Give Smiles) Foundation has sent teams of surgeons to Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, and Vietnam, where they donate their time and resources to correct congenital deformities such as cleft lips, cleft noses, microtia (severe ear deformity), and other abnormalities. Dr. Quatela has served as team leader and surgeon for HUGS medical missions annually for the past 20 years.
“There are no shortcuts to quality.”
“Patient satisfaction is my top priority, and I know that in order to achieve true quality, no shortcuts can be taken. This is evident in my care and attention to detail while operating, and the fact that I give patients my undivided attention while in an appointment. What seems superficially to be the same endpoint, in the face of shortcuts, will have quantitatively a very different outcome. This mantra reminds me that while many are seeking “quick fixes” in today’s society, my work is most about superb quality.”
Vito C. Quatela, M.D.
Educating the Next Generation of Facial Plastic Surgeons
As a mentor and educator, Dr. Quatela’s legacy of training medical school students and surgeons at the outset of their careers is virtually unmatched. Through the Quatela Center’s AAFPRS facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship program, young surgeons spend a year gaining valuable expertise through comprehensive training under Dr. Quatela. Dr. Heather Lee and Dr. Alex Montague are among the many facial plastic surgeons who trained under Dr. Quatela.
Dr. Quatela’s educational contributions also include:
- Serving as a clinical instructor in otolaryngology since 1999 for residents and medical students at the University of Rochester and other medical schools
- Composing and teaching basic and advanced soft tissue principles and cadaver courses to residents, specialized fellowships, and physician assistant and nurse practitioner programs
Trusted by National Media for His Expertise
Dr. Quatela’s credentials as a foremost authority on facial plastic surgery, including research published in medical journals and publications, lead members of the national media to interview him for stories related to advances and trends in the field. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, W Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and on ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS networks.
Awards & Recognition
- America’s Best Physicians 2022
- NY TopDocs 2016 – present
- The Best Doctors in America
(peer selected) 2017 – 2020 - Rochester Rotary Award 2021
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors
- RealSelf Top Contributor
Publications, Presentations, & Research
Dr. Quatela is sought after as an author and presenter on an array of facial plastic surgery topics, especially deep plane facelift and deep neck contouring. He is one of about 5 people in the nation who has written about deep neck contouring and was among the first surgeons to perform the procedure. He’s also authored articles about the midface, midfacial ptosis, and the descent of the midface. He was among the first facial plastic surgeons to perform deep plane facelift surgery, which is now recognized as the gold standard of facelifts, and delivered his first lecture about the technique in 2001.
