The 21st Annual John Knowles Swinburne Memorial Lecture took place on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Presented by Long Island Plastic Surgical Group (LIPSG) in memory of Dr. John Knowles Swinburne. Dr. Swinburne was a partner at LIPSG for 25 years. He was an outstanding physician and teacher, a devoted husband, father, and colleague. His interest… Continue Reading
By Dr. Roger L. Simpson National Burn Awareness Week, February 6-12, 2022, serves as a reminder of continuous steps that we must take to prevent common burn injuries. Burns can occur in a second while leaving a lifetime reminder of their severity. As the Director of our regional Burn Center for over 40 years, I… Continue Reading
The Transformations 2020 virtual celebration and fundraising event held on October 24th was an incredible success! As a practice, LIPSG was proud to have been the musical sponsor. Our special guest, singer/ songwriter, Joan Osborne, gave a truly fantastic performance. If you were unable to attend, you can view the event in its entirety below…. 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
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
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
Presented by The Institute for Hand Surgery at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group The Institute for Hand Surgery at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group (LIPSG) is excited to announce our 2nd annual continuing medical education course (CME) scheduled for Wednesday, June 19th, 2019. The experienced plastic surgeons of LIPSG are dedicated to upholding our well-established… Continue Reading
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
ReSurge International is an organization that has been providing reconstructive plastic surgical care since 1969. They treat patients in developing countries where life-saving treatments, as well as basic medical care, are often unavailable and unaffordable. Long Island Plastic Surgical Group is extremely thankful for our thriving partnership with ReSurge International, and celebrates their impactful mission… Continue Reading
