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
The John Knowles Swinburne Lecture was established in memory of Dr. John Knowles Swinburne, a former partner at LIPSG for 25 years. Started in 2001, this educational event carries on Dr. Swinburne’s interest in Aesthetic Surgery, Trauma, Hand, Microsurgery and Wound Healing. The program in its 19th year is organized each year by Dr. Laurence… Continue Reading
Louis H. RiinaJuly 13, 1962 – April 6th, 2019 Louis H. Riina, MD, FACS, passed away on April 6th. He was a partner at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group and the Associate Director of the Burn Center at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, where he was also the Medical Director of Hyperbaric Medicine… Continue Reading
On Monday, April 8th, 2019, Long Island Plastic Surgical Group hosted a private concert benefiting ReSurge International, a charitable organization we partner with that provides free reconstructive surgery and medical training to the underserved in developing countries. The event drew 130 Long Islanders to My Father’s Place in Roslyn and raised upwards of $30,000 for… Continue Reading
Earlier this month, LIPSG was visited by the L’Oreal SkinCeuticals Pioneering Women in Reconstructive Surgery. Through SkinCeuticals’ partnership with ReSurge International, the brand announced an initiative to technically train, professionally mentor, and develop first generation female surgeons in order to increase access to reconstructive surgical care in underserved parts of the world. For people in… Continue Reading
Last month, Dr. Haritha Veeramachaneni gave a presentation entitled “Ask the Doctor” to the staff and volunteers at the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition. She answered questions about breast reconstruction, including the side effects, implant maintenance, microsurgical techniques, what to expect during recovery, and more. Dr. Veeramachaneni is well versed in reconstructive surgery, with an interest… Continue Reading
Garden City Life, a local source of news coverage with a focus on community events, recently reported on a concert fundraiser hosted by Long Island Plastic Surgical Group to benefit the Dr. Vincent DiGregorio Fellowship Fund at ReSurge International. ReSurge International is a well-established charitable organization that provides life-changing reconstructive surgery for patients in developing… Continue Reading
