Our Favorite Local Activities & Safety Tips

Noah’s Dr.STITCH Story

Noah, Age 4 Incident: Noah was running through the house, excited to go out and play, when he slipped, fell, and hit his head on the corner molding. “When my four-year old son with motor delays was running in our home (excited to get his shoes to play outside), he slipped and fell catching the corner molding at his eyebrow. […]

Emme’s Dr.STITCH Story

Emme, Age 14 Incident: Emme was at soccer practice when she hit her head on a goal post, leaving her with a facial wound. “It was a Wednesday night soccer practice, roads were still covered in snow. I dropped my daughter and her friends at the soccer bubble, I went to park the car, and one of the girls came […]

Ruby’s Dr.STITCH Story

Ruby, Age 2 Incident: Ruby slipped in the kitchen and hit her head, causing an eyebrow laceration. “We had a very wonderful experience (aside from the trauma!!) with Dr. Rojas and would highly recommend him to anyone who ever found themselves in our situation. When our 20 month old daughter injured her face during a slip in our kitchen, my […]

Tips to Avoid Food Prep Injuries

The unofficial start of summer often calls for outdoor fun, and the chance to finally fire up the grill! With increased time prepping food, comes more opportunity for knife-related injuries. Guacamole lovers alike have been plagued with the dreaded “avocado hand.” Serious injuries have occurred when trying to slice or score this beloved green fruit, often causing complex nerve and […]

Long Island Plastic Surgeons Offer Safety Tips for Homemade Slime

With the rise in DIY slime recipes for kids, the doctors at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group caution parents against using harsh ingredients and, instead, opting for safer alternatives. Garden City, NY – Making homemade “slime” has become an extremely popular pastime for children and adolescents. This play material is pliable and can be made in a variety of ways […]

Parker’s Dr.STITCH Story

“I have a spunky two-year-old son that is very daring. He climbs anything he can find and happily jumps off without fear. I always say that one of these jumps is going to land him in the ER. Well, ironically enough, that is not what landed us in the ER just a few days ago. My son innocently tripped over […]

Homemade Safe Slime Recipes

Get creative and stay safe with the latest craze to take kids by storm: homemade slime. When it comes to this stretchy, gooey, squishy creation, the options are endless. Homemade slime can be made in a variety of colors with food coloring, glitter or liquid watercolors. Let your imagination run wild to create neon, unicorn, glitter, galaxy, metallic, tie-dye, […]

Our Favorite Spring Activities

Spring is here! The flowers and trees are blooming and the weather is finally warming up. Here are fun local activities to enjoy with your family to make the most of this time of year! Enjoy Nature Take your kids to a local park to enjoy family time outdoors or let them run around with their friends to burn off […]

Joey’s Dr.STITCH Story

Joey Incident: In May 2015, Joey had an injury to his forehead and received 7 stitches. “Dr. Ruotolo came in to suture Joey’s forehead days before my daughter’s first Communion. Here he is now. Looking great! We are so thankful. People are shocked and amazed when I show them his picture right after his accident.” – Pauline, Joey’s Mom

Maris’ Dr.STITCH Story

Maris, Age 8 Incident: Maris was running around the living room when she accidentally smacked into her TV Console, resulting in an eyebrow laceration. “We met Dr. Veera in May of 2015 when my then almost five year-old daughter Maris decided to show off how fast she could run… And ran smack into the tv console. (She gets this from […]