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Winter Activities](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/favorite-winter-activities/) - A list of our favorite winter activities to keep kids active and entertained during school break. Download the Dr.Stitch contact card to your phone! - [Winter Recess Activities on Long Island](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/winter-recess-activities-long-island/) - Fill your winter recess calendar with our recommendations for family outings, as well as winter recess camps and classes. Dr.STITCH is an on-call service for immediate treatment of facial trauma, hand injuries, burns, and lacerations in New York and Long Island. Call 1-877-DR-STITCH - [The Dr.STITCH Guide to Winter Activities on Long Island](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/long-island-nyc-winter-family-activities/) - You won’t be bored this winter with our list of family friendly activities for NYC and Long Island. Dr.STITCH, overseen by New York Plastic Surgical Group, is an on-call service for immediate treatment of facial trauma, hand injuries, burns, and lacerations in New York and Long Island. - [Keeping Kids Busy](https://www.drstitch.com/uncategorized/keeping-kids-busy/) - Hi Parents! We get it: working from home while also trying to keep kids active, busy, and safe all day long is quite an adjustment. We’re sure you’ve come up with a lot of ideas to occupy your children and maintain their educational performance as you shelter in place. We’re also fairly sure that, as - [Playground Safety Tips for Family Fun](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/playground-safety/) - With these playground safety tips by the team at Dr. STITCH, you and your family can enjoy safe summer fun. - [Common Adult Injuries](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/common-adult-injuries/) - Kids aren’t the only ones who need special treatment of injuries! Get tips to prevent common adult injuries and call Dr.STITCH for immediate, on-call treatment of lacerations, burns, and hand injuries from experienced plastic surgeons. - [Back To School Safety](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/back-to-school-safety/) - There’s so much to think about when kiddos are headed off to school. Here’s a few back to school safety tips for accident prevention. - [Carol's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/carols-dr-stitch-story/) - Carol, Age 63 Incident: Carol required stitches to her face. "I called Dr.STITCH… Eight stitches placed and back to work in 3 weeks. The staff was wonderful, the surgeon was excellent. Follow ups done without issues in the doctor's office. Excellent communication and all questions addressed.” - [Mikayla’s Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/mikaylas-dr-stitch-story/) - Mikayla, Age 1 Incident: Mikayla required stitches to her face. "Our experience was excellent. There was only about a 30-minute wait between giving our information and getting the information of a provider that will see us. Instead of going to a hospital with a 13-month-old, we went to a beautiful plastic surgery office only 20 - [Shea's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/sheas-dr-stitch-story/) - Shea, Age 4 Incident: Shea had a facial injury and required stitches to her face. “Our 4-year-old daughter recently required stitches to her face, a scary experience for any parent. Dr.STITCH helped to make the entire process much less stressful. They provided advice on how to clean and care for the injury at home, gave - [Max's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/maxs-dr-stitch-story/) - Max, Age 9 Incident: My son had a cut near his eye. "From the initial phone call to Dr.STITCH, I felt confident and at ease that they would be able to help. Amy kept in contact to let me know when & where to meet Dr. Parizh. When we arrived at the hospital, I was - [Jackson's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/jacksons-dr-stitch-story-2/) - Jackson, Age 9 Incident: Jackson split his chin and needed stitches. "Amazing experience. Kristen [the call care coordinator] was so great from the second I called. She walked me through everything and kept me calm. Dr. Christy was at the hospital and was calm and able to keep my son calm. I can’t say enough - [Darian's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/darians-dr-stitch-story/) - Darian, Age 10 Incident: Darian was playing ping pong and hit his head on the table and received a forehead laceration. "Excellent experience! Highly recommend, especially for parents in this situation. I called Dr.STITCH and gave a short explanation of the occurrence, sent a picture, and within a couple of minutes, I was called by - [Aidan's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/aidans-dr-stitch-story/) - Aidan, Age 13 Incident: Aidan received a laceration above his eye during baseball. "While at baseball, my 13-year-old son suffered a laceration above the eye that need several stitches. I called Dr.STITCH and the plastic surgeon who met us at the E.R. was professional and did a great job with the facial wound. As important, - [Peter's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/peters-dr-stitch-story/) - Peter, Age 3 Incident: Peter was playing with his brother when he fell back, hitting his head on the wall and received a scalp laceration. "It was March 2020- right at the height of Covid. Schools and businesses had just shut down. My 3-year-old son was playing in our home when he fell and cut - [Zoya's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/zoyas-dr-stitch-story/) - Zoya, Age 3 Incident: Zoya bumped her head and needed stitches. "Amazing experience during covid and was scared to go to the emergency at that time because it was the outbreak. My daughters pediatrician recommended us to call Dr.STITCH, and it was a life saver, thank god! Amazing service, quick, and made it easy for - [Scarlett's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/scarletts-dr-stitch-story/) - Scarlett, Age 4 Incident: Scarlett fell and needed stitches in her chin. "We brought our 4 and half year-old daughter in to get stitches in her chin after she fell and cut it open. Dr.STITCH helped us get in the E.R. quickly and had my daughter's face stitched up even quicker. Dr. Karanetz made sure - [Colin's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/colins-dr-stitch-story/) - Colin, Age 8 Incident: Colin needed stitches on his eyelid. "I cannot begin to even express what a positive experience we had with Dr. Christy through Dr.STITCH. While no one wants to end up in the E.R., this was the most positive experience ever. We received a call from a friend that our 8-year-old son - [Barbara's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/barbaras-dr-stitch-story/) - Barbara, Age 67 Incident: Barbara had a flap laceration on her shin that needed suturing. "My experience was excellent. The communication between the person who accepted the first call and handled several texts throughout (Amy, call care coordinator) was timely, kind, and professional. The plastic surgeon who met us was very skilled, professional, and compassionate. - [Rocco and Lucia's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/rocco-and-lucias-dr-stitch-story/) - Rocco and Lucia, Ages 2 and 4 Incident: Rocco was playing in the kitchen before he fell and hit his head. Lucia was playing in the pool before sustaining an eyebrow laceration. "Both of my children [in two separate accidents] had lacerations under their eyebrows which needed sutures. We saw Dr. Dobryansky the first visit, - [Bryson's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/brysons-dr-stitch-story/) - Bryson, Age 2 Incident: Bryson was playing at home when he collided with the windowsill and needed stitches near his eyebrow. "Dr. Parizh was amazing meeting us at Winthrop on Christmas day. He has such amazing patience and took amazing care of my 2-year-old son. He [Dr. Parizh] explained everything and offered the best treatment - [Elizabeth's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/elizabeths-dr-stitch-story/) - Elizabeth, Age 4 Incident: Elizabeth was playing in the snow when she fell and needed to get stitches above her eyebrow. "I can't say enough good things about our experience with Dr.STITCH (well, apart from the fact that it was required at all!). My 4-year-old busted her forehead open on a chair, and at the - [Reese's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/reeses-dr-stitch-story/) - Reese, Age 6 Incident: Reese was playing when she fell and sustained a chin laceration. "My daughter fell and hit her chin. Upset and anxious, she was very nervous about getting stiches again. I called Dr.STITCH and they directed me to go to the hospital with my daughter to meet the plastic surgeon, Dr. Parizh. - [Jacob's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/jacobs-dr-stitch-story/) - Jacob, Age 15 “My experience was great and was so easy. We simply sent a picture of the wound to Amy who showed it to the doctor. The doctor instructed us to meet him at the hospital the next morning at 8:00 a.m. We were in and out in less than an hour. The whole - [Max's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/maxs-dr-stitch-story-2/) - Max, Age 4 Incident: Max hit his head on the table corner. “Dr. Veera was fantastic with my 4-year-old and the coordinator made everything seamless. We were in and out in an hour. Thank you Dr. STITCH!” - [Mia's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/mias-dr-stitch-story-2/) - Mia , Age 3 Incident: Mia fell on the patio stairs and split her chin open. “We called Dr.STITCH after my 3-year-old daughter fell on the patio stairs and split her chin open. We called Dr.STITCH who advised us to text them a picture of her wound and they quickly responded with the address of - [Leo's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/leos-dr-stitch-story/) - Leo , Age 1 Incident: Leo fell and hit his forehead. “As first-time parents we needed reassurance and calm when our 19-month-old son Leo took an awful fall and needed care immediately. The care and compassion we received from the second Kristen the care coordinator answered the phone to the moment we met Dr. Pinsky - [Nora's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/noras-dr-stitch-story/) - Nora, Age 3 Incident: Nora fell in the bathroom and split her chin on the bathtub. “From start to finish, our experience with Dr.STITCH couldn’t have been better. My 3-year-old daughter, Nora, fell in the bathroom and split her chin on the bathtub. None of my children had ever needed stitches before, so I didn’t - [Emilina's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/emilinas-dr-stitch-story/) - Emilina, Age 2 Incident: Emilina took a tumble off the couch and hit her head on the coffee table. “My experience with Dr.STITCH was incredible! The person I spoke to when I first called was extremely helpful. I was quickly given an appointment at a place nearby my house. I was able to keep in - [Kelly's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/kellys-dr-stitch-story/) - Kelly, Age 1 Incident: Kelly fell and hit his face on the edge of a fireplace. “My son Kelly was just under a year old when he fell and hit his face on the edge of a fireplace. As a first-time parent I was of course overwhelmed with anxiety and stress. However, being an employee - [Spring Cleaning Safety](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/spring-cleaning-safety/) - Spring Cleaning is refreshing, but accidents can happen when floors are wet or furniture is moved. Prevent spring cleaning injuries with safety tips from the experts at Dr.STITCH, a service of New York Plastic Surgical Group. - [Mia's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/mias-dr-stitch-story-3/) - Mia, Age 2 Incident: Mia fell at home and had a laceration on her chin. “We had an amazing experience with Dr. Dobryansky! My daughter fell and had a laceration on her chin. My wife and I called Dr.STITCH and we were quickly instructed to proceed to NYPS Group in Garden City. From the initial - [Our Favorite Spring Activities](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/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 - [Tyler's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/tylers-dr-stitch-story/) - Tyler's mom was enjoying a morning at the splash park when her 3 year old slipped and sliced his chin open. Read more about their experience with Dr.STITCH. - [Preventing & Treating Sports Injuries](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/how-to-prevent-sports-injuries/) - Get our top 5 tips to prevent sports injuries and learn how to safeguard kids on the field or in the court. Dr.STITCH is the New York Plastic Surgical Group's on-call service for immediate and urgent treatment of lacerations, burns, complex wounds, facial trauma, and hand injuries. - [BBQ Safety Tips](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/bbq-safety-tips/) - Make sure your summer is fun and safe with these BBQ safety tips from the team at Dr. STITCH and New York Plastic Surgical Group. - [Fun Summer Activities](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/favorite-summer-activities/) - Our favorite Long Island beaches, parks, and family outings. Plan your summer fun activities and also plan for safety by downloading the Dr. Stitch contact card to your phone! - [Halloween Safety Tips](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/halloween-safety-tips/) - At Dr. Stitch, you safety is our number one priority. Check out our 5 Halloween safety tips for kids, and have a worry free holiday. - [Stefyn's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/stefyns-dr-stitch-story/) - 5 year old Stefyn fell and collided with a desk resulting in an eyebrow laceration, so his mom called Dr.STITCH to help. Dr. Parizh helped get Stefyn's laceration stitched and taken care of! - [Grady's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/gradys-dr-stitch-story/) - Grady was running and hit his head into a wall sustaining a laceration so his mom called Dr.STITCH. She says, "The experience was great! Cannot recommend Dr.STITCH enough." - [Colby's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/colbys-dr-stitch-story/) - Colby, Age 6 Incident: Colby hit his head and needed stitches. "Dr.STITCH is truly amazing. My kid fell and hit his head on Christmas Eve. They got back to me right away and met me at the hospital so my child could receive care and stitches. It was truly a great experience, and I would - [Holiday Decorating Safety](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/holiday-decorating-safety/) - Accidents increase around the holidays. Keep your family safe this holiday season with safety tips from Dr.STITCH, Long Island Plastic Surgery Group’s On-Call Service. - [Mackenzie's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/mackenzies-dr-stitch-story/) - 11 year old Mackenzie's earring got stuck and enclosed in her new piercings. Her mom contacted Dr.STITCH. "Our experience was excellent. The doctors were extremely friendly with a calm demeanor, which we needed." - [Austin's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/austins-dr-stitch-story/) - Austin fell into a piece of furniture and sustained a laceration to his cheek. - [Jack's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/jacks-dr-stitch-story/) - Jack was playing with his brother when he got hit with a toy and received a lip laceration. - [Elaina's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/elainas-dr-stitch-story/) - Elaina, age 2, sustained a nasal laceration after falling in the bathroom. Dr.STITCH was professional, compassionate, and perfect to walk her through the entire process. - [Finnegan's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/finnegans-dr-stitch-story/) - Finnegan, age 3, accidentally fell and needed stitches on his lip. His mom called Dr.STITCH and they had a quick and efficient experience! - [Tips for Beach and Pool Safety](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/tips-for-beach-and-pool-safety/) - This summer, keep your fun in the sun safe by following these beach and pool tips. And if accidents do happen, contact Dr. STITCH for immediate care. - [Arcelia's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/arcelias-dr-stitch-story/) - I simply cannot say enough about the care provided to my mother by Dr. Cuzzone and the entire staff at NYPS Group after her recent fall and trauma. Dr. Cuzzone was wonderful! - [Lea's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/leas-dr-stitch-story/) - Lea, age 1, tripped and fell into the coffee table sustaining an eyebrow laceration. Her mom called Dr.STITCH and they were in and out of the hospital in 40 minutes. - [Jake's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/jakes-dr-stitch-story/) - Very positive. Dr. Christy quickly arrived and met us in the emergency room. In a brief time, my son’s injury was taken care of and we were back home much earlier than I thought we would. Dr. Christy did an amazing job. - [Why Choose Dr.STITCH?](https://www.drstitch.com/uncategorized/why-choose-dr-stitch/) - When you call Dr. STITCH, you get near-immediate access to a plastic surgeon right here on Long Island. Shorter wait times, office visits, and reduced scarring are all benefits of working with Dr. STITCH. - [Mary's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/marys-dr-stitch-story/) - Mary, 70, was carrying a plate up the steps when she fell, breaking the plate and cutting her hand. Her friend called Dr.STITCH and Mary loved her experience. Read more. - [Mia's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/mias-dr-stitch-story/) - Mia, 11, received a laceration over her eye so her mom called Dr.STITCH for immediate help. Dr. Christy met them at the hospital and gave her stitches. Read more. - [Kyle's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/kyles-dr-stitch-story/) - Kyle fell off of his bicycle while doing wheelie and sustained an upper lip laceration so his mom called Dr.STITCH. "I will be recommending him anytime. I thank him so much for stitching him up. And thankful for him to be there." - [Chase's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/chases-dr-stitch-story/) - Chase, age 6, fell while playing and needed stitches on his head. We met Dr. Rojas at the hospital, and he was terrific. He was gentle and had a warm disposition. After some stitches, we were on our way home to recover. - [Rana's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/ranas-dr-stitch-story/) - Rana cut herself with a knife while washing dishes and needed a stitches in her thumb so she called Dr.Stitch. "No waiting, polite employees, and my finger is healing well. Dr.STITCH is the way to go. Going to spread the word to everyone that you don’t have to wait forever. Very pleased." - [Eli's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/elis-dr-stitch-story/) - Eli hit his head against the corner of a night stand. We went to the hospital checked in through the E.R., gave the doctors name and we sat until the doctor arrived. Once he arrived, he placed us in a room he was able to stitch my son’s forehead up. - [Samuel's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/samuels-dr-stitch-story/) - Samuel, Age 7 Incident: Our oldest son, now 7 1/2, has injured his forehead three times and needed stitches. This time, it was horsing around at a friend’s house and hitting his head on the TV stand. TV stand, won. "Amazing. Dr. Rojas was extremely kind, gentle, and extremely effective. My son was stoic, didn't - [Winter Safety Tips](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/winter-safety-tips/) - Don't let the fun and joy of the holiday season end too early! Read our winter safety tips so you and your family can enjoy all the season has to give! - [Brooke's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/brookes-dr-stitch-story/) - Brooke, Age 7, fell while riding her bicycle and sustained a chin laceration. Dr. George meet her and her mom at the hospital to get get her laceration stitched up as soon as possible. - [8 Tips for Beach and Pool Safety](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/8-tips-for-beach-and-pool-safety/) - Follow these 8 tips to stay safe at the beach or pool, and don’t forget to download the Dr.Stitch contact card to your phone just in case! - [Elena's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/elenas-dr-stitch-story/) - Elena fell off a chair and received a laceration to the back of her head. Dr. Karanetz met up with her and her mom to get stitches and had a great experience. Read more. - [Emma's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/emmas-dr-stitch-story/) - Emma fell in the bathtub and lacerated her chin. Her mom called Dr.STITCH and Dr. Rojas met then at the hospital to stitch her up. - [Angelina's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/angelinas-dr-stitch-story/) - Angelina, age 4, fell on the pavement and received a chin laceration. Her mom called Dr.STITCH and met up with Dr. Cuzzone who made the experience quick and as painless as could be! - [Holden's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/holdens-dr-stitch-story/) - Holden, Age 3 Incident: Holden needed stitches on his forehead. "My 3-year-old son Holden was sitting on a stool in our kitchen when he lost balance and fell backwards. The stool followed, hitting his forehead. My parents, a nurse and a firefighter, taught me the importance of staying calm and having a plan; my mother - [It’s Child Passenger Safety Week!](https://www.drstitch.com/uncategorized/its-child-passenger-safety-week/) - September 20th begins Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week, which makes this the perfect time to talk about car seats and how to make sure your child is properly restrained in the car. Whether you are going on a holiday road trip to Grandma’s house or around the corner to pick up a pizza, your child - [Mya's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/myas-dr-stitch-story/) - Mya, age 2, fell and hit her face on the cabinet. My experience was great. Dr.STITCH was fast in responding and getting a Dr for me to do her stitches. - [Erin's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/erins-dr-stitch-story/) - Erin hit her head on her dresser and needed stitches. Her mom called Dr.STITCH where she was urgently set up with a plastic surgeon for treatment. - [Enjoy Safe End-of-Summer Fun While Social Distancing](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/safe-end-of-summer-fun/) - For most of us, summer means fun in the sun. And while you may feel that your opportunities for outdoor activities are somewhat reduced by our current need to self-isolate, there are actually lots of things you and your family can do outside while maintaining social distancing. In fact, it’s often easier to maintain a - [Caleb's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/calebs-dr-stitch-story/) - Dr.STITCH was an amazing experience. I was seen within 30 minutes of my phone call. Dr. George was kind and gentle. The procedure was done quickly and efficiently, which is not easy with a screaming toddler. - [Preventing and Treating Dog Bites](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/dog-safety-tips/) - Get the facts on dog bites, including safety tips for dog owners and 3 things every child needs to know about dog safety. The plastic surgeons at Dr.STITCH treat dog bites, lacerations, complex wounds and more with immediate on-call service. - [Ella's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/ellas-dr-stitch-story/) - Ella, age 4, was bit by her family's dog and needed stitches. Her mom called Dr.STITCH for urgent care and had a positive experience with the doctor for Ella! - [Jenna's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/jennas-dr-stitch-story/) - 2 year old Jenna needed stitches so her parents called Dr.STITCH where Dr. Rojas met them at the hospital and stitched Jenna's wound immediately. - [Robert's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/roberts-dr-stitch-story/) - Robert walked into a closing hatch back on an SUV and needed laceration repair on his forehead. - [Tiernan's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/tiernans-dr-stitch-story/) - Tiernan tripped and hit his head on the corner of a table, receiving a forehead laceration. His mom called Dr.STITCH and says after 2 weeks you can barely tell Tiernan even had a cut on his forehead. - [Atlas' Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/atlas-dr-stitch-story/) - Atlas received a laceration on his forehead after running into a piece of wooden furniture. Dr. Pinsky was calm, quick and gentle when caring for his wound. - [Rhyse's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/rhyses-dr-stitch-story/) - Rhyse was playing and got a laceration above his eye. His mom wanted to avoid an overcrowded emergency room during COVID-19 so she called Dr.STITCH. - [Lorenzo's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/lorenzos-dr-stitch-story/) - Lorenzo, age 5, hit his cheek on the corner of the coffee table and needed laceration repair. His mom called Dr.STITCH and Dr. George was able to stitch his wound quickly. - [Staying Connected
While Staying Healthy](https://www.drstitch.com/family-tips/staying-connected-while-staying-healthy/) - New York is gradually starting to emerge from self-quarantine, but this doesn’t mean that the threat of COVID-19 is not present. While it may be easier to get out to go to stores and other public places, people are still (rightfully) cautious and social distancing is likely to remain the norm for quite some time. - [Tyler's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/tyler-dr-stitch-story/) - Tyler put his hand through a large exhaust fan and required stitches to his index and middle fingers. Dr. Veera did such a great job. - [Zachary's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/zachary-dr-stitch-story/) - Zachary fell off of his bed and hit the side of his eye on a piece of furniture. His mom called Dr.STITCH for emergency laceration treatment. - [Thomas's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/thomass-dr-stitch-story/) - Thomas went to his barber for a shave. The barber accidentally slipped with the razor blade and cut his left cheek. Read his full story here. - [Denesh's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/deneshs-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about 5 year old Denesh's experience with Dr.STITCH after he fell out of his bed and sustained a chin laceration. - [Davven's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/davvens-dr-stitch-story/) - Davven received an eyebrow laceration after accidentally being struck in the face with a toy. His dad called Dr.STITCH and Dr. George stitched Davven up immediately. - [Fashion Safety: Top 5 Children’s Clothing Safety Tips](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/childrens-clothing-safety-tips/) - Get the whole family ready for fashion week with these top safety tips for your child’s wardrobe from New York Plastic Surgical Group. - [Joey's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/joeys-dr-stitch-story/) - Joey, age 5, tripped at Grandma's house and hit his head on a sharp corner. They called Dr.STITCH and Dr. Rojas was able to help Joey's laceration fully heal. - [Samantha's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/samanthas-dr-stitch-story/) - Samantha was running up the stairs at home when she slipped and fell, hitting her chin. Her mom called Dr.STITCH and Dr. Karanetz helped Samantha make a full recovery. - [Safe and Spooky Halloween Costumes](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/halloween-safety/) - Get costume ideas and learn how to keep trick-or-treaters safe! Safety tips from Dr.STITCH, Long Island Plastic Surgery Group’s on-call service for immediate treatment. - [Nora's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/uncategorized/nora-dr-stitch-story/) - 2 year old Nora took a fall and split open her chin. Her mom took her to PM Pediatrics, where they recommended she call Dr.STITCH. - [Keeping Kids Safe at Crowded Events](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/event-safety/) - Fairs and markets are fun, but it takes a few seconds for children to get lost. Use these tips from Dr.STITCH to keep your kids safe at busy events on Long Island and in NYC. - [Bath Time Safety Tips](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/bath-time-safety/) - Tips to keep bath time safe, including bathroom baby proofing tips, from the experts at Dr.STITCH, an immediate, on-call service of New York Plastic Surgical Group. - [Staying Safe While Getting Around - Travel Safety Tips for Kids](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/travel-safety-tips/) - Do your kids know travel safety basics? Dr.STITCH shares safety tips for walking, biking, and riding the school bus. We are Long Island’s 24/7/365 on-call plastic surgeons. - [Regis's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/regiss-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about 32 year old Regis's experience with Dr.STITCH after a flag football injury. - [Top 10 Sunscreen DOs and DON’Ts](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/10-sunscreen-dos-and-donts/) - Get sunscreen tips from the experts at Dr.STITCH, an on-call service of New York Plastic Surgical Group for the treatment of burns, lacerations, facial trauma, and hand injuries. - [Alessandro's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/alessandros-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about 2 year old Alessandro's experience with Dr.STITCH when he needed laceration repair to his eyebrow in the middle of the night. - [Top 10 Toy Safety Tips](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/top-10-toy-safety-tips/) - Get tips to make safer toy choices and practice toy safety in your home from the experienced plastic surgeons at Dr.STITCH, an on-call service of New York Plastic Surgical Group. - [Owen's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/owens-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about 6 year old Owen's experience with Dr.STITCH after he fell into his bed while playing basketball in his room. - [Kristen's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/kristens-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about Kristen's experience with Dr.STITCH after she fell out of her bed onto her nightstand. - [National Facial Protection Month](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/facial-protection-month/) - Get tips for preventing sports injuries with proper facial protection from the plastic surgeons at Dr.STITCH, who provide immediate on-call service on Long Island and in Manhattan. - [Francesco's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/francescos-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about Francesco's experience with Dr.STITCH. - [Vinny's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/vinnys-dr-stitch-story/) - Vinny, Age 2 Incident: Vinny split his lip and received treatment from Dr.STITCH by the recommendation of a family member. 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After my son split his lip, we went to the local ER where they examined us and said we needed to be seen by a plastic surgeon, which the hospital did not - [The STITCHed Family](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/the-stitched-family/) - Read about Emmy's experience with Dr.STITCH - [Vanessa's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/vanessas-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about Vanessa's experience with Dr.STITCH - [Brandon's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/brandons-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about Brandon's experience with Dr.STITCH. - [Kasey's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/kaseys-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about Kasey's experience with Dr.STITCH. - [Gregory's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/gregorys-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about Gregory's experience with Dr.STITCH - [4 Thanksgiving Safety Tips from Dr.STITCH](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/four-thanksgiving-safety-tips/) - Thanksgiving is a joyous occasion, Dr.STITCH would like to help keep safe and happy. Here are four tips to help you avoid Thanksgiving accidents! Read more. - [Rosemarie's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/rosemaries-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about Rosemarie's experience with Dr.STITCH - [Christian's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/christians-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about Christian's experience with Dr.STITCH - [Jackson's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/jacksons-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about Jackson's experience with Dr.STITCH. - [Kellen's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/kellens-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about Kellen's experience with Dr.STITCH. - [Emme's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/emmes-dr-stitch-story/) - Read about Emme's experience with Dr.STITCH. - [Parker’s Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/patient-story-parker/) - "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. - [Long Island Plastic Surgeons Offer Safety Tips for Homemade Slime](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/long-island-plastic-surgeons-offer-safety-tips-for-homemade-slime/) - With the popularity of homemade slime, our Long Island plastic surgeons advise against harsh ingredients and promote a safer recipe and tips for proper care. - [Diana's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/dianas-dr-stitch-story/) - No one is happy when accidents happen, but when they do happen we’re there to help. One thing that does make us happy is seeing our patients recover and go on to do great things! We love catching up with former patients to check in on their progress. When Diana was hurt during a ballet - [Joseph & Morgan's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/joseph-morgans-dr-stitch-story/) - Joseph ran into the corner of a table causing a laceration on his head. Morgan was playing in a bouncy house and was hit in the face with another child’s elbow. - [Connor's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/connors-dr-stitch-testimonial/) - A 2-year-old boy cut his forehead jumping down from his kitchen chair. Thankfully, his mom called Dr. STITCH's hotline and he was able to stitch up his cut in no time. - [Fall Sports Safety](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/fall_sports_safety_tips/) - Learn how to avoid injuries in fall sports: football, field hockey, soccer and cheerleading. Download the Dr.Stitch contact card to your phone to be prepared! - [Noah's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/noahs-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 - [Preventing and Treating Toddler Tumbles](https://www.drstitch.com/safety-tips/preventing-toddler-tumbles/) - Get tips for toddler-proofing your home from the doctors at Dr.STITCH specializing in 24 hour immediate and urgent treatment of lacerations, burns, complex wounds, facial trauma, and hand injuries for children and adults throughout New York City and Long Island. - [Ruby's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/rubys-dr-stitch-story/) - 20 month old injured her face during a slip in the kitchen. - [Joey's Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/joeys-forehead-laceration/) - 7 stitches and now 7 months later, here he is, looking like nothing ever happened. - [Maris' Dr.STITCH Story](https://www.drstitch.com/featured-patients/maris-dr-stitch-story/) - 5 year old's eye brow laceration. 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