When Diana was 11 years old, she needed stitches after she fell during ballet class when she was rehearsing on a wooden staircase. Diana was photographed in our office in May of 2014 at a follow up visit. Fast forward to present day, Diana is now 13 and in her last year of middle school… Continue Reading
The season of giving is upon us. If you are stopping by any of our office locations this week or next, you can make a difference in the lives of others during this holiday season by participating in our Food & Personal Care Drive. LIPSG employees will be participating, and if you are visiting our… Continue Reading
Several members of the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group nursing staff recently took the Certification Exam for Plastic Surgical Nursing. We are happy to announce that all were notified that they passed the exam and are officially CPSNs. The nurses who are now certified are Teresa Barroca, Diane Keane, Kristen Verdeber and Debbie Rapuano. They… Continue Reading
Two billion people worldwide lack access to basic surgical care. Every day, people in developing countries are suffering from common ailments, treatable with surgery. The need for reconstructive surgical care is particularly great. Without it, people can’t work, go to school, feed themselves, hold a pencil, throw a ball, talk, see, or provide for their families…. Continue Reading
This month, Dr. Pinsky is featured in an interview by Cosmetic Town Journal on the topic of Breast Reduction Techniques. A breast reduction is a combination procedure that involves reducing the size of the breast, reshaping the breast, and lifting the position of the breast on the chest wall. It is a reduction in the size of the… Continue Reading
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
