A Long Island child was born with a lymphatic malformation that developed while he was still in the womb. His mother and father found out about his condition just 14 weeks into the pregnancy. It was diagnosed as a Cystic Hygroma, which is the umbrella condition that lymphatic malformations are typically categorized under. After a… Continue Reading
For the 2nd year, LIPSG partnered with 3 breast cancer coalitions to help families in need. In addition to donating $695 in gift cards and $250 in cash, LIPSG employees donated blankets, pajamas, slippers, sweaters, sweat pants, toys, and more. Our goal was to bring some holiday cheer to these families, and they were overwhelmed… Continue Reading
Throughout our history as a practice, we at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group have committed ourselves to helping those in medically underserved communities. The collective expertise of our surgeons has allowed us to provide life-changing reconstructive surgical care to patients who would have otherwise lacked access to treatment. LIPSG’s Dr. Louis Riina passed away on… Continue Reading
Dr. Richard Reish and LIPSG’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Jeanine DiGennaro, were interviewed on a podcast with RealSelf University. They discussed the conflicts and challenges faced at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group along with the following topics: The unexpected reason Dr. Reish takes Uber everywhere he goes Why Dr. Reish believes buying fake followers… Continue Reading
For the 16th year, Dr. Barry Douglas has created the artwork for the cover of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons (NESPS) regional conference journal. The meeting will take place from October 4th through October 6th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Within this drawing are some interesting facts, details and statistics about Pittsburgh. Can you find them… Continue Reading
The 2019 Breast Cancer Summit, an annual event hosted by the physicians at LIPSG, took place on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 at the Carltun in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, NY. With Channel 7 Eyewitness News Reporter, Stacey Sager as host, and celebrated journalist Joan Lunden as keynote speaker, the summit provided attendees with a… Continue Reading
Dr. Vincent DiGregorio was an extraordinary man and talented surgeon, and his passing in 2015 has left a huge hole in our hearts and our practice. What many people may not know is that his extraordinary talents and open heart helped thousands of individuals throughout the developing world through his volunteer work with ReSurge International… Continue Reading
Long Island Plastic Surgical Group is committed to giving back. Our highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeons participate with various charitable organizations in our local community and abroad. Our longstanding partnership with ReSurge International has allowed us to provide critical care, free surgical services, and surgical training to underserved populations. We are honored to have… Continue Reading
Long Island Plastic Surgical Group is committed to raising awareness of cleft lip and palate and craniofacial birth defects. Our experienced plastic surgeons and medical professionals utilize their skills to improve the lives of patients with facial differences in our local community and abroad. What Are Craniofacial Anomalies? Craniofacial anomalies encompass a variety of conditions… Continue Reading
July is the time of year that calls for family, friends, fun, and fireworks. This holiday weekend, we want to remind everyone of the safety measures to remember when celebrating Independence Day. The National Fire Protection Association states, “From 2013-2017, an average of 19,000 patients per year went to emergency rooms because of injuries involving… Continue Reading
