Halloween is a fun-filled holiday, and many people participate in the tradition of pumpkin carving to mark the season. However, if not done safely pumpkin carving can lead to serious injuries. We want your family to have a Halloween that is all treats and no tricks!
Dr. Brian A. Pinsky is an experienced plastic surgeon specializing in complex hand injuries and nerve repair and he has treated injuries related to pumpkin carving. Some of his tips in the video above include:
- Carve pumpkins in a clean, well-lit area
- Use appropriate carving instruments in good condition
- Leave carving to adults and let children participate in other ways
We hope you have a safe and spooktacular Halloween, but if an accident does happen you can call Dr.STITCH at 1-877-DR-STITCH for immediate, on-call service for the treatment of hand injuries, facial trauma, burns, complex wounds, and lacerations from the experienced surgeons at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group.
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