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
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
