Have you ever wondered how you would look with a differently shaped nose, or with breast implants? Long Island Plastic Surgical Group offers the VECTRA® X3 face and body system with Sculptor simulation software. Realistic 3D approximations can help you to visualize the possibilities of facial, body, and breast procedures. If you come in for… Continue Reading
“Obesity is not a natural state. Your kids were meant to have a lifetime of fitness,” Dr. Frederick N. Lukash told a full house of parents, teens and kids at LIPSG’s recent “Restore Point” event. Dr. Lukash spoke to concerned parents (and their kids) at the July 27th event at the LIPSG offices in Garden… Continue Reading
By Noel B. Natoli, MD, FACS Today, women have more options than ever when considering plastic surgery. Many women, for instance, are opting to consult female plastic surgeons for sensitive issues like breast augmentation. Some women feel more comfortable talking about their self-image and their desire to reshape it with another women. But whether you… Continue Reading
A Q & A with Frederick N. Lukash, MD, FACS, FAAP Q. Most people think about face lifts or temporary injections when they think of facial rejuvenation. What is revolumization with fat transfer and why does it work so well to achieve a natural look? A. Injections are more temporary solutions to creating a natural, youthful… Continue Reading
A Q and A with Barry Douglas, MD, FACS Q. Recently, several high profile personalities have had bilateral prophylactic mastectomies and breast reconstruction. Their decisions were based in part on genetic markers for breast cancer that has brought this type of surgery and breast reconstruction very much into the public eye. What can be done to… Continue Reading
A Conversation with Brian A. Pinsky, MD Q. Injectable rejuvenation solutions like Juvederm® and Restylane® as well as Botox® and Dysport® seem to be available at a wide variety of aesthetic providers. Why go to a plastic surgeon to have these treatments done? A. A plastic surgeon has a unique understanding of the anatomical aspects… Continue Reading
A Q & A with Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACS Migraine headaches are a painful puzzle that an estimated 36 million American sufferers have yet to solve. With the increasing use of Botox in the general public however, a potential new solution for some types of migraines has emerged. Q. How does plastic surgery work to… Continue Reading
A personal account from Thomas Davenport, MD Punkaj was just like any other 10-year-old boy in India. He liked to play with his friends, and he went to school. He particularly enjoyed a good cup of tea. One day as he went to prepare his cup of tea, the crude stove he was using to… Continue Reading
Diana is an actual Dr.STITCH patient. In April of last year, Diana fell while rehearsing a ballet routine on a wooden staircase. She received eight stitches from Dr. DiGregorio. Diana and her family bonded with Dr. DiGregorio with every appointment. It was Dr. DiGregorio who recommended Diana for the Dr.STITCH campaign, he even jumped in… Continue Reading
by Dr. Frederick N. Lukash, MD, FACS, FAAP People talk about summer as being the “take off” season. You “take off” your heavy winter clothes, revealing a (hopefully) fit body ready for the outdoor pleasures of warm weather, sports and sun. But for kids and families dealing with childhood obesity, that happy “big reveal” can… Continue Reading
