Dr. Devgan is honored to help launch Physicians' Life, the new lifestyle magazine for doctors, with her keynote breakfast talk "Bagels, Beauty, and Botox" at the beautiful midtown restaurant Brasserie on May 12.
Dr. Devgan named to the New York Times Magazine Superdoctors 2015 list!
Lara Devgan, MD has been named by New York Super Doctors as one of the "Rising Star" top doctors in the New York Metropolitan Area again in 2015. Fewer than 2.5% of active New York physicians receive this honor.
Each year, Key Professional Media, Inc. undertakes a rigorous, multi-phase selection process that includes a survey of doctors, independent evaluation of candidates by research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area, and a good-standing and disciplinary check.
TO COME UP WITH THIS LIST, OVER 40,000 MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS WERE ASKED FOR NOMINATIONS BASED ON ONE QUESTION: "IF YOU NEEDED MEDICAL CARE, WHICH DOCTOR WOULD YOU CHOOSE?"
The Super Doctors Rising Stars list will be published in the September 27, 2015 issue of The New York Times Magazine.
New York dermatologist Fredric Brandt found dead
Dr. Fredric Brandt, a respected dermatologist and colleague of Dr. Devgan, was found dead in his home in Miami over the weekend. Read about this sad event and Dr. Devgan's remarks on Dr. Brandt on Healio.com.
World-renowned dermatologist found dead in home
April 6, 2015
Fredric S. Brandt, MD, passed away over the weekend in his Miami home. He was 65 years old.
Brandt was found deceased in his Coconut Grove home by his housekeeper, according to an obituary in The Miami Herald.
Fredric S. Brandt
Brandt’s publicist reported the doctor was suffering from “an illness,” but did not elaborate, according to the obituary.
Brandt’s patients included Madonna and model, Stephanie Seymour. He had his own skincare line and owned practices in Miami and Manhattan.
Brandt was known for his in-depth knowledge of dermatology and aesthetics, as well as his friendly nature.
“Dr. Brandt was a pioneer in facial fillers and skin care, as well as a real gentleman,” Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, told Healio.com/Aesthetics. “He did a lot to popularize non-invasive techniques like Botox, fillers, and skin resurfacing, and he helped make them a routine part of the beauty regimen for many women in New York. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing and wish his loved ones my sincerest condolences.”
"I am profoundly saddened by the sudden death of Dr. Fred Brandt. He has been my trusted friend and colleague for over 20 years. In addition to his contributions to drive innovations in the field of cosmetic dermatology, he was a man of generous spirit," Tina Alster, MD, said. " I will cherish special memories of our many shared personal and professional experiences over the years. He has left a significant void in our professional community which will be felt for many years to come."
Reference: www.miamiherald.com.
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How to Prepare Your Body for the Winter-Spring Transition
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By Leah P., social media intern
The long winter is finally giving way to spring, and as we pack up our wool coats and gloves, it's the perfect time to bid adieu to our bad winter habits along with them. Spring, with its lovely weather, blooming flowers, and great fashion choices, is the ideal time to fix the damage caused by our bad winter habits before bikini season begins.
In order to test my hypothesis that winter wreaks havoc on our healthy habits, I designed a 9-question survey about eating, exercise, and beauty routines in cold-weather months. The survey was sent to 40 participants, 90% of whom were aged 18 to 24 and attend Fordham University. 100% of invited participants answered at least one question in the survey, although not every question had a 100% response rate. Out of the 40 respondants, 87% were female and 13% male. The results of the survey are categorized into the major problems we might have in the winter-summer transition:
Eating Habits
During the winter, we often find ourselves eating high calorie comfort foods, like macaroni and cheese or pizza, that make us feel warm and cozy. 85% of people reported less healthy eating habits in the winter than in any other season. The problem is that as the winter passes, we grow acclimated to a comfort food habit that is hard to get rid off. To transition into healthy eating, start moderately. Reduce rations of carbohydrates or high calorie foods in your diet and slowly substitute them with lean meat, fruits, and vegetables.
Exercise
About 57% of people interviewed hardly or never exercise during the winter. The snow often has a crippling effect on our motivation that can cause us to default to couch (or bed!) potato. Now that winter is over and the suns rays are shining once more, your body deserves all the exercise it can get! An easy way to start is by taking the stairs rather than the elevator and walking distances within a mile rather than using the car or subway. These lifestyle changes can help you lose weight in the long run, and more importantly, can make you a healthier person. However, don’t be shy to challenge yourself in the gym for more muscle build and to form a healthy habit.
Skin Care
Under all our layers of winter sweaters, scarves, and puffy coats, our skin is often neglected. During the winter, the skin dries out easily and soon begins to crack. Unlike the lips, cracks on the skin do not heal fast and have to be managed. During the spring, although the weather is more tolerable, it is necessary to moisturize skin using a hypoallergenic cream. This seals in moisture and prevents the skin from drying out or breaking easily. Gentle exfoliation combined with regular moisturizing can help dry winter skin recover into a beautiful spring complexion.
Nails
According to my survey, 77.5% of people do not have manicure or pedicure routines during the winter. Failure to regularly care for our hands and feet can cause accumulation of cuticles around the nails and rough, dry skin around the heels. For healthy nails, moisturize your cuticles and gently trim hanging edges of skin. (Although manicure devotees may disagree, Dr. Devgan suggests getting out of the habit of trimming and aggressively pushing back your cuticles, as these maneuvers can increase your risk of infection around the nails.) File nails regularly starting from the sides and then moving to the center in order to maintain the strength of the nails free edge and keep them even. Lastly, coat nails with nail strengtheners or a simple topcoat to strengthen the nails.
Now it’s up to you to break those bad winter habits and achieve a healthier body that you can be proud of year-round.
Breast implants from a patient's perspective
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How does it feel to be a patient after breast implant surgery? Here are the words of one of our recent patients, a week and a half after surgery:
"Hi Dr. Devgan, I just wanted to write a note to thank you for such a positive experience with the breast surgery [breast augmentation]. While I don't have breast cancer or anything serious and often felt vain for wanting to improve my body surgically, I immediately felt so comfortable and reassured in my decision when we met. You allayed the fears I had of narcotics and allergies and explained everything so clearly and thoroughly, which I know isn't easy to do. You have such a fantastic bedside manner and I've only spoken about you in the highest regard since I've been fairly open about getting this done with friends and family. I'm sure your patients adore you. Thank you and I will see you again in the follow-ups!" MH, breast augmentation, 3/27/15
To make an appointment to consult with Dr. Devgan about breast augmentation, call (212) 452-2400.
