What do real labiaplasty results look like?

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and 3 months after labiaplasty.

Labiaplasty is the fastest growing plastic surgery procedure in America, and it is also one of the most popular procedures in my New York City-based practice.

For a detailed explanation of the procedure, including information about surgical techniques and articles I have written as an invited expert on this topic, please read more on our dedicated Labiaplasty page:

Real labiaplasty results change over time. Right after surgery, you will notice an immediate improvement, although it takes months for all of the swelling to dissipate and reveal your final results. With each day and week that passes, your swelling will decrease and your appearance will improve.

Immediately after surgery, you will be able to go home. If you have surgery under local anesthesia only, you will feel fine within a few minutes. If you have surgery with sedation anesthesia, you will feel fine within 30 minutes. By 1-2 days after surgery, you can be back at work. By 3-4 weeks, you can be back to your normal exercises. By 6 weeks, you can resume sexual intercourse.

If you are interested in scheduling a consultation for labiaplasty surgery, please call my office at (212) 452-2400 or email info@LaraDevganMD.com. View some of my real patient results below.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and 1 week after labiaplasty.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and 1 week after labiaplasty.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and 1 week after labiaplasty.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and 3 months after labiaplasty.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and 3 months after labiaplasty.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and 3 months after labiaplasty.

What to do if your baby is born with irregular ears

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after ear molding with Ear Wells.

Every baby is perfect and precious as-is, but sometimes a newborn has irregular ears. This can mean that the ears are prominent (sticking far out from the head), folded over (like lop ears), pointed or cocked ("Spock" ears), or otherwise crinkled in an atypical way.

In the past, the way to correct this situation was to wait til the child was older and perform a surgical otoplasty (or ear correction surgery). While this is certainly still an option, it involves discomfort, anesthesia, and surgery.

Current thinking in plastic surgery supports the use of a technique called "Ear Molding." Ear molding uses a series of custom fabricated silicone and aluminum stents to shape a baby's ear in an anatomically ideal way. Ear molding works best during the early weeks and months of a baby's life-- the younger the better. This is because babies have high circulating levels of their mom's estrogen left over from pregnancy. This unique situation allows their cartilage to be malleable and permanently reshaped.

This means that a newborn baby can have his or her irregular ears made perfect in a non-invasive way that can take as few as four or five days.

If your baby has irregular ears, and you are interested in ear molding (sometimes also referred to as ear wells), please call my office at (212) 452-2400 to see if he or she is a candidate for the procedure. The highest success rates are in the youngest babies. If ear molding is started at 2 days old, it can be completed by one week old, and the ears can be forever improved.

I believe in this technique so much that I've even done it in my own child, who was born with a folded helical rim (top part of the ear).

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after ear molding with Ear Wells.

Dr. Devgan featured on "Inspiring Women in Surgery"

Recently, I had the distinct honor of being featured on "Inspiring Women in Surgery," an Instagram page dedicated to inspiring females of all ages and backgrounds who are involved in surgical fields.

Read my story, as written by Inspiring Women in Surgery, below, and follow my life in and out of the operating room, office, hospital, and New York City at @nyplasticsurgeon.

inspiringwomeninsurgery Meet Dr. Lara Devgan @nyplasticsurgeon - a world-renowned board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Dr. Devgan has all of the prestigious credentials - Yale undergrad, Johns Hopkins Medical School, and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery training at Columbia (NY Presby). What inspires me most is her commitment to the profession, her excellence as a practitioner, and her advocacy for the advancement of women in surgery. And it gets better. Dr. Devgan is a dedicated wife and mother of 4 boys (ALL UNDER AGE 4 - wow!). While you may have thought Dr. Devgan was engulfed in science during her undergrad at Yale, she wasn't. She was an English major that has a love of literature. She has also always had a strong affinity for fine art and has had her work shown in galleries in Los Angeles, New York, New Haven, and Baltimore, which only enhances her ability to curate beauty in the O.R.. Dr. Devgan is as good as they come and her work to help women with breast reconstruction post-cancer, facial injuries / deformities and other types of cancer is truly inspiring. Everything about Dr. Devgan is about direct personal connection - all of her patients have her cell phone number and she gives them full access pre- and post-op to make them as comfortable as possible. Often times, surgeons (irregardless of gender) are seen as cold and detached. Dr. Devgan defies that by learning about all of her patients, understanding the hardships or issues that they are going through, and then proceeding with the absolute best course of surgical care. Thank you, Dr. Devgan for your advocacy. Your accomplishments, continued voice, and amazing work will continue to be our inspiration, and the 'standard-of-excellence' that so many of us hope to achieve in the years to come! (http://www.laradevganmd.com) #ILookLikeASurgeon

Confessions of a SkinCare Expert: What's Inside My Medicine Cabinet?

Thank you to HintMD for featuring me in their Latest Trends. Read my feature below.

THE LATEST TRENDS

Confessions Of A Skincare Expert: What's Inside Dr Lara Devgan MD's Beauty Cabinet?

By Georgia Gould on November 24, 2015

Ever wondered what skincare solutions top derms, plastic surgeons and doctors count as some of their personal favorites? Us too. Which is why we asked Dr Lara Devan, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City and diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, to fill us in on some of her at-home beauty must-haves.

As a woman and plastic surgeon (who has many of the same concerns as my patients about getting older and looking good), I'm frequently asked about my beauty routine. So, here's a sneak peak at the ten beauty products I couldn't live without...

1. Dr Devgan Scientific Beauty Platinum Triple Glow

The one product I absolutely couldn't live without is this prescription-strength retinol, brightening and anti-inflammatory cream. It takes about two months for Platinum Triple Glow to really set in, but once it does, you can say goodbye to fine lines, melasma, and dull skin. Yes, this product's from my own self-titled line, but that's because I spent over a decade formulating the blend of products that would most effectively smooth out wrinkles, even out dark spots and and give the skin a baby-soft glow. 

2. Latisse

I love Latisse, the prescription-only lash serum that helps your eyelashes grow longer, thicker and darker. I use it religiously and love the way my eyelashes are lustrous and long even without a speck of mascara.

3. Diorshow By Dior Mascara

This mascara was recommended to me by a very talented makeup artist years ago, and it's been my favorite ever since. I prefer to avoid long and complicated beauty routines, so for me, a swipe of mascara is ideal. Dior Show darkens, defines and elongates all-at-once, and in combination with Latisse, it's unbeatable.

4. Argan Oil

Argan oil has been used for centuries as a restorative natural oil. It holds in moisture and gives a lustrous shine to the hair and skin. I like keeping my hair long, so I use it once or twice a week to keep my locks youthful and shiny.

5. PCA Skin Acne Cream

Although I don't break out often, it's important to have a reliable acne product on hand for those occasions when your complexion is marred by an unwanted pimple or blackhead. And this is mine. With 5 percent liquid benzoyl peroxide , it's the perfect treatment for dotting directly on troublesome spots.

6. Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Black Honey

While heavy, matte lipsticks are great for special occasions, I always think a semi-translucent lipgloss is far more youthful. At the moment, my favorite is Clinique Black Honey, which has just enough color to bring out the berry tone of the lips, and just enough translucency to let the lips shine and look natural.

7. Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty Platinum SPF 45 Daily Tinted BB Cream

My other favorite product from my line is this BB cream. As a makeup minimalist who still wants to look put-together every day, this product is my go-to every morning. Not only does it contain a gentle moisturizer that won't clog pores, but it also contains a titanium-based SPF of 45, and a natural tint that blends with every skin tone.

9. Colorescience Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen Brush SPF 50

On days when I know I'm going to be outside for a prolonged period of time, I always add a mineral powder sunscreen on top of my BB cream. This one brushes on easily, stays put for hours, and provides excellent sun protection without making your skin look caked in makeup.

8. Obagi Medical Biafine Topical Emulsion

Although I do my best never to damage my skin, sunburn, scratches and scrapes are inevitable sometimes. That's why I always keep a soothing ointment like Obagi Biafine Topical Emulsion on hand. It's a great option to soothe and protect wounds, abrasions, ulcers, burns, sunburn and dermatitis.

10. Chanel No. 5

The sense of smell is one of the most important and underappreciated parts of human existence. Although perfume is sometimes brushed aside as non-essential, I find a few spritzes of a classic scent to be an incredibly powerful influencer of my overall mood. My favorites include: Chanel No. 5, Truth by Calvin Klein, and L'Eau d'Issey by Issey Miyake. 

I love my patients

RateMDs.com review from a rhinoplasty and submental liposuction patient.

I am convinced that I have the best patients of any plastic surgeon in Manhattan. I am incredibly dedicated to giving each individual the absolute best possible results-- it is my passion and the driving force behind my private practice. At the same time, I feel very fortunate to have such wonderful patients who are constantly sending me flowers and cards (my favorite!). Thank you to my patients. I will continue to strive to be the best possible doctor and surgeon for you.