Latisse really works-- my own before and after pics!

Many of my younger patients don't want plastic surgery-- they just want to look their youthful, beautiful best. The staple for these patients is a great skin care routine, Botox and fillers if they need it, possibly a light peel, and the secret weapon of eyelashes-- Latisse.

Latisse is an FDA-approved serum that actually makes the eyelashes grow longer, darker, and thicker. There are tons of published images of before and after pictures (including many of my own patients), but for the first time, I am showing patients my own Latisse before and after pictures! After 15 years of education and training in the science of beauty, I only use products that I believe in.

If you'd like to try Latisse, please call 212-452-2400 to make an appointment.

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Dr. Devgan's eyelashes, before and after Latisse. NO MAKEUP IN EITHER PHOTO

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Dr. Devgan's eyelashes, before and after Latisse. NO MAKEUP IN EITHER PHOTO.

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Dr. Devgan's eyelashes, before and after Latisse. NO MAKEUP IN EITHER PHOTO.

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Dr. Devgan's eyelashes, before and after Latisse. NO MAKEUP IN EITHER PHOTO.

Breasts age faster than the rest of the body

A new study may explain why youthful breasts don't stay that way forever: they age about 2-3 years faster than the rest of the body in healthy women, and about 12 years faster in women who have had breast cancer.

According to Science Daily:

"While earlier clocks have been linked to saliva, hormones and telomeres, the new research is the first to identify an internal timepiece able to accurately gauge the age of diverse human organs, tissues and cell types. Unexpectedly, the clock also found that some parts of the anatomy, like a woman's breast tissue, age faster than the rest of the body.

..."Healthy breast tissue is about two to three years older than the rest of a woman's body," said Horvath. "If a woman has breast cancer, the healthy tissue next to the tumor is an average of 12 years older than the rest of her body."

The results may explain why breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Given that the clock ranked tumor tissue an average of 36 years older than healthy tissue, it could also explain why age is a major risk factor for many cancers in both genders."

Youthful breasts can be partially preserved via a well-fitting and supportive bra and regular moisturizing. However, if you have noted age-related drooping, sagging, and loss of breast fullness, breast implants or a breast lift can help.

Click to read more about what Dr. Devgan can do to help your breasts

Click to try our breast implant simulator or to watch our tutorial video

Click to read the full article on Science Daily

How skilled is your surgeon?

A recent study makes public something that surgeons have always known: surgical skill makes a big difference in patient outcomes. The research paper, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and reported in the New York Times, explains that surgeons with better hands-- better technical skills, faster operative times, and more dextrous movements-- have patients who do better after surgery.

Read the interesting findings below.

Paul Taylor/ Getty Images via New York Times

Click to read the full article in the New York Times

Click to read the original manuscript in the New England Journal of Medicine

Dr. Devgan honored in Haute Living, the premiere source for the country's best doctors

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Devgan has been selected as the featured "Face Specialist" in Haute Living Magazine. She has been chosen to be listed among only a handful of specialists nationwide in the HauteMD listing, "the premiere source of the country's best doctors."

Haute Living writes:

"As the only female plastic and reconstructive surgeon on our list, Dr. Lara Devgan has earned a following of loyal fans. She trained at some of the best institutions in the country-- Yale, Johns Hopkins, Columbia, and New York Presbyterian-- and her conservative yet modern approach to surgery reflects that. She is known for her natural-looking face and neck lift, her meticulous attention to detail, and her feminine touch."

If you are interested in arranging a consultation with Dr. Devgan, please call 212.452.2400 or email info@LaraDevganMD.com.

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Dr. Devgan's interview on new technology in Haute Living

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Dr. Lara Devgan Talks New Technology and Debated Issues

November 4, 2013

Tell us about an issue relating to your field that is highly debated. What is your stand on this issue and how does it shape your practice?

One classic debate in facial rejuvenation is injectables versus surgery. In other words, for someone who wants to age gracefully, is it better to do minimally invasive things like Botox, filler, chemical peels, and laser—or is it better to go straight to a blepharoplasty, under-the-chin liposuction, facelift, or necklift? For me, the answer depends on you.

My philosophy is to use the most advanced techniques to get the most natural-looking results—and to get the results that you actually want. In general, the most definitive and permanent results come from surgery. But the quickest procedures with the shortest downtime are the non-surgical ones. Often, a combination approach is best. If I were seeking a cosmetic improvement myself, I would be very wary of going to a doctor who pushes only one end of the spectrum. As the old saying goes, if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Botox is not the right answer for every person, just as a facelift is not the right answer for everyone either. You will have the best chance of getting a personalized, thoughtful, beautiful result if you see a plastic surgeon who is comfortable offering you the entire spectrum of techniques. If you’d like to read more about my surgical philosophy, take a look at my website, http://laradevganmd.com/philosophy.

What new technology have you incorporated into your routine this month/year, and how has it shaped your client experience for the better?

The most exciting new technology these days is fat grafting. Fat grafting is a technique where fat is liposuctioned from one part of your body, purified to get the best fat cells and stem cells, and reinjected back into another part of your body. In truth, fat grafting is not all that new—it has been around for at least a decade. But recent data has supported its use in all sorts of applications—alone, in combination with facelifts and necklifts, to fill the “tear trough” area under the eyes,” and to fill out the breasts and buttocks. Fat grafting is more than just a volume filler. It actually improves the contour and complexion of the face. I now use it as an adjunct to many of my facelifts. It also allows the breasts to be augmented in a way that looks and feels soft and natural.