“Plastic surgery‒whether cosmetic or reconstructive‒has the power to be a life-changing experience, not just for a patient and their loved ones but often for the surgeon who performs the procedure as well.” Dr. Devgan, board-certified plastic surgeon and RealSelf chief medical editor, shares the story of her most meaningful surgery with readers. She describes her experience as “putting each little piece of bone back together” like “repairing a broken eggshell.”
Dr. Devgan has performed countless surgeries over her years, however, the most meaningful happens to be of a patient who came in with massive facial fractures after having been assaulted at a bar. This was during Dr. Devgan’s first year of clinical practice and was so meaningful because it was a full constructive surgery of the face. Dr. Devgan’s practice consists of mostly cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures, however this one was different because Dr. Devgan was selected to help this young man feel himself again. Dr. Devgan explains how she believes being a surgeon requires “a huge element of self-sacrifice.” This is because “you really have to put someone else’s well-being above your own.” Facial identity is arguably more important than facial attractiveness because “it is what gives you the feeling of being yourself”, and Dr. Devgan helped this man become himself, again.
All of Dr. Devgan’s procedures, surgical or non-surgical, cosmetic or reconstructive, share similarity in that they all possess Dr. Devgan’s skilled technique. Whether it is complete facial reconstruction, a breast augmentation, or a non-surgical rhinoplasty, Dr. Devgan’s technique and consideration remains the same. Dr. Devgan believes no case is too small and strives to ensure that each patient feels comfortable and happy when working with Dr. Devgan. For new patients, you can email Office@LaraDevganMD.com or call 212-452-2400 to book an initial consultation. Click here to read the full article.
