The Beauty Scientists
Board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Kristy Hamilton and Dr. Roy Kim reveal everything parents need to know about treating children's facial lacerations - from sedation vs local anesthesia to when you really need stitches. 𩺠In This Episode: ⢠Sedation vs local anesthesia - what doctors don't tell you ⢠The reality of ER visits for pediatric cuts (spoiler: you'll be there for hours) ⢠What plastic surgeons choose for their OWN children ⢠How to tell if a cut needs stitches or just glue ⢠Why you should consider calling a plastic surgeon instead of going to the ER ⢠The one painful shot vs the full sedation process ⢠Post-repair scar care and why kids heal better than adults ⢠Absorbable sutures vs traditional stitches ⢠Managing anxiety with parents in the room ⢠When to use dermabond, strips, or sutures âąď¸ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:48 - Sedation vs local anesthesia explained 2:00 - The typical ER experience 6:18 - What plastic surgeons choose for their own kids 9:07 - When your child's cut needs stitches 10:38 - Skip the ER and call a plastic surgeon 7:41 - How kids' scars heal amazingly well đĄ Key Takeaway: Most parents don't realize they have options beyond sedation in the ER. Local anesthesia with an experienced plastic surgeon can mean less trauma, shorter wait times, and better results - all without mind-altering drugs for your child. #PlasticSurgery #Parenting #PediatricCare #MedicalAdvice #KidsHealth #Stitches #EmergencyRoom #ParentingTips #FacialLaceration #TheBeautyScientists #DoctorPodcast #MedicalPodcast #ParentingPodcast #Healthcare #PediatricMedicine Follow us on our socials! â¨Â đˇ IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.beautyscientists/ ᯤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeautyscientists đżBuzzsprout: https://thebeautyscientists.buzzsprout.com đąTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beautyscientists X: https://twitter.com/podcastTBS
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