Pediatric Lacerations: What Parents NEED to Know About Kids' Face Cuts | EP 56

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. 🩺 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 ⏱️ 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 💡 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! ✨  📷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.beautyscientists/ ᯤ  Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeautyscientists  🌿Buzzsprout: https://thebeautyscientists.buzzsprout.com 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beautyscientists X: https://twitter.com/podcastTBS