As was recently shared in an article by Spa & Beauty Today, LIPSG and Deep Blue Med Spa are proud to offer free virtual consultations to all essential workers who are suffering from rashes, breakouts, and other skin irritation as a result of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). Board-certified Plastic Surgical PA Melissa Colletti-White has… Continue Reading
Matteo DiMartino was born with a lymphatic malformation that developed while he was still in the womb. His mother and father, Christina and Franco, found out about his condition just 14 weeks into the pregnancy. It was diagnosed as a Cystic Hygroma, which is the umbrella condition that lymphatic malformations are typically categorized under. After… Continue Reading
For the 2nd year, LIPSG partnered with 3 breast cancer coalitions to help families in need. In addition to donating $695 in gift cards and $250 in cash, LIPSG employees donated blankets, pajamas, slippers, sweaters, sweat pants, toys, and more. Our goal was to bring some holiday cheer to these families, and they were overwhelmed… Continue Reading
Dr. Richard Reish and LIPSG’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Jeanine DiGennaro, were interviewed on a podcast with RealSelf University. They discussed the conflicts and challenges faced at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group along with the following topics: The unexpected reason Dr. Reish takes Uber everywhere he goes Why Dr. Reish believes buying fake followers… Continue Reading
For the 16th year, Dr. Barry Douglas has created the artwork for the cover of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons (NESPS) regional conference journal. The meeting will take place from October 4th through October 6th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Within this drawing are some interesting facts, details and statistics about Pittsburgh. Can you find them… 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
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
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
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
