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A study co-authored by Dr. Laurence T. Glickman, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group found that patients with obesity who underwent abdominoplasty faced no more risk of complications than non-obese patients. The study was published by Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons… Continue Reading

National news outlet CNN consulted Dr. Tommaso Addona in their report on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent meeting to review breast implant safety. The article gives an overview of the health concerns that some advocates believe could possibly be linked to breast augmentation. Many recent media reports have focused on one specific type… Continue Reading

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Roger Simpson, LIPSG partner and former president, in receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award last week from the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Simpson serves as the LIPSG Residency Program Director and has mentored 70+ residents over the years. He was in the company of some of… Continue Reading

The Huffington Post reached out to Dr. Michael Dobryansky for their report on non-surgical rhinoplasty. Also known as a “liquid nose job,” this procedure utilizes injectable fillers to change the appearance of the nose. Non-surgical rhinoplasty can produce dramatic results with minimal downtime, but the outcome is temporary. Dr. Dobryansky is a board-certified plastic surgeon… Continue Reading

You may have heard reports in the media regarding breast implants and a rare form of cancer. The FDA recently updated information regarding this disease (Breast Implant Associated-Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). If you have a breast augmentation or implant-based breast cancer reconstruction, there is no cause to be alarmed. Here are some basic facts… Continue Reading

Richard Reish is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has been with Long Island Plastic Surgical Group since 2014. He performs a wide range of cosmetic plastic surgical procedures, and is also well versed in all areas of reconstructive surgery. Dr. Reish is very active on the online platform RealSelf, the largest and most trusted website… Continue Reading

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group would like to congratulate Dr. Laurence Glickman on receiving this year’s Project Morry Award at the 2018 Project Morry Annual Benefit. This award is the organization’s highest honor. Project Morry is a program that empowers young people from under-resourced communities to envision and establish a positive future. Through their efforts… Continue Reading

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The International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses (ISPAN) recently hosted its annual meeting in Chicago. Over 300 nurses from all over the United States were in attendance. ISPAN promotes the competency and education of the Plastic & Aesthetic Nurse by providing information on current trends, patient safety initiatives, and legislative updates. Teresa Barroca, MSN,… Continue Reading

Cancer is currently the second leading cause of death in the US, but with the number of incidences rising each year, it is projected that this devastating disease will claim the #1 spot over heart disease within the next decade. According to the National Cancer Institute, 1.73M new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in… Continue Reading