July is the time of year that calls for family, friends, fun, and fireworks. This holiday weekend, we want to remind everyone of the safety measures to remember when celebrating Independence Day. The National Fire Protection Association states, “From 2013-2017, an average of 19,000 patients per year went to emergency rooms because of injuries involving… 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
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
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
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
Garden City Life, a local source of news coverage with a focus on community events, recently reported on a concert fundraiser hosted by Long Island Plastic Surgical Group to benefit the Dr. Vincent DiGregorio Fellowship Fund at ReSurge International. ReSurge International is a well-established charitable organization that provides life-changing reconstructive surgery for patients in developing… Continue Reading
“This Surgeon and Mom-of-Three Is Changing Kids’ Lives by Correcting Birth Defects” Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo was recently featured in The Everymom and discusses what it’s like to be a mother of three and a craniofacial plastic surgeon. This article covers Dr. Ruotolo’s highlights and challenges of her career and passion for helping children who are… Continue Reading
The LIPSG family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Louis H. Riina, MD, FACS. Dr. Riina was known throughout the practice and to his friends for his compassion for his patients, his humor, and for always being the eternal optimist. As a nationally and internationally known burn and wound care specialist, he impacted… Continue Reading
“Lip Thread Lifts: What To Know About This Lip-Enhancing Procedure”In a recent article by Huffington Post, Dr. Michael Dobryansky discusses background knowledge on lip thread lifts, a cosmetic enhancement which uses small, dissolvable threads to result in a collagen boost for the lips and smooth out any fine lines that are around the mouth. He mentions… Continue Reading
