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Diane, patient of NYBRA Plastic Surgery on Long Island, New York and her husband John, share her reclining chair after surgery for other patients to use.

Tales of the Traveling Chair

April 14, 2023

“It was actually my great aunt’s chair: she lived to be 100, and she had it for probably the last 10 years of her life.…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's Dr. Ron Israeli, Mollie Sugarman and patient Ann at the femPower Belt Sewing Workshop in conversation.

Even With a Rusty Sewing Machine

April 12, 2023

“He sees me as a person and I see him as a person,” Dr. Ron Israeli’s patient, Ann, said, reflecting on her relationship with her…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery's nurse Bella, patient Charlotte's niece and Mollie Sugarman with sewn quilts for patients.

Charlotte Strikes Again: A Quilter’s Continued Commitment to Patient Empowerment

April 10, 2023

Our incredible patient, Charlotte, has been a constant source of sewing support since she first laid eyes on her own Patient Empowerment Program pre-surgical care…

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Photo of lecture promo Reclaiming Sexuality

Join Us For: Reclaiming Sexuality During & After Cancer Treatment or Risk-reducing Surgery

April 5, 2023

Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speakers are: Dr. Ditza Katz and Dr. Ross…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's April Stress Awareness Month "What do you do for self-care?" yoga posed woman

Stress Awareness Month

April 3, 2023

April is Stress Awareness Month, and while we should pay attention to our stress levels regularly, it can be helpful to have a reminder. It…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's resident medical tattoo artist Marnie Rustemeyer joins Learn Look Locate as a medical advisor.

Marnie Rustemeyer Joins Learn Look Locate’s Advisory Board

March 31, 2023

We are excited to announce that NYBRA’s resident restorative tattoo artist, Marnie Rustemeyer, has accepted a position on Learn Look Locate’s advisory board. Learn Look…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's team of five surgeons on National Doctor's Day 2023

National Doctor’s Day 2023

March 30, 2023

It’s National Doctor’s Day! The surgeons at NYBRA Plastic Surgery go above and beyond for the patients and families they serve. Their commitment to patient…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's patient Eleanor sewing pouches at the fewPower Belt Sewing Workshop

No Matter What Age, What Stage or Where You Are

March 29, 2023

"To me, it never feels like 10 years. I think it’s important for everyone to try to do what they can to give back. Maybe…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery of Long Island, New York's five surgeons blog about Breast Surgery Decisions: The Importance of Your Whole Team

Breast Surgery Decisions: The Importance of Your Whole Team

March 27, 2023

Breast reconstruction is a multidisciplinary process. Whether you are undergoing mastectomies in response to a cancer diagnosis or on a risk-reducing basis, your care team…

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Inside blue light lit hospital: Do You Know the Difference between in-patient and ambulatory surgery?

In-patient vs. Ambulatory Procedures: What Does it Mean?

March 24, 2023

Thinking about any type of medical procedure can be extremely daunting. While the entire team at NYBRA Plastic Surgery strives to provide clear, accessible information…