Rejuvenating tired eyes

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after eyelift surgery

Many of my patients feel that as they get older, their eyes appear smaller, more tired, and more wrinkled. For both both genders and all ages, the goal of eyelift surgery is to give you natural results that make you look younger, fresher, and more alert, without obvious signs of surgery.

This is a sampling of real, achievable results from blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery, or eyelift) amongst my actual patients. Although of course everyone is different, and surgical techniques and patient anatomy vary, here are some things that I focus on trying to achieve for each blepharoplasty patient:

• hidden incisions
• camouflaged scar lines that are nearly imperceptible
• enlargement of the appearance of the eyes
• a less tired first impression
• a more youthful first impression
• preservation of normal eye function and anatomy
• respect of the periorbital tissues and anatomic landmarks around the eyes
• the highest degree of patient satisfaction

If you are considering eyelift surgery, I advise you to seek a board-certified plastic surgeon with expertise in treating this delicate and complex anatomic area. The eyes truly are the windows to the soul, and a beautiful eyelift surgery can improve your outlook through those windows.

To book an appointment to see me regarding blepharoplasty or periorbital rejuvenation, please call my New York City office at 212-452-2400.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after eyelift surgery

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after eyelift surgery

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after eyelift surgery

Dr. Devgan featured on KevinMD

Dr. Devgan's article on plastic surgery and beauty standards was selected to be featured on social media's leading physician voice, online news magazine KevinMD.com. Her personal essay, entitled "I am a woman and a plastic surgeon. This is what beauty means to me" can be read via KevinMD.com by clicking on the icon below.

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How breast implants "drop and settle"

An actual patient of mine, pictured before (left), 1 month after (middle), and 3 months after (right) breast augmentation with silicone implants in the submuscular dual plane.

Although breast augmentation gives you an immediate boost in your breast volume and fullness, the final position of breast implants is not fully visible until approximately 3-6 months after surgery.

Aside from extenuating circumstances, I prefer to perform the vast majority of my breast augmentation operations with the implants placed under the pectoralis major (chest) muscles. This is called submuscular or dual plane placement. Not only does submuscular implant placement have a lower risk of rippling, implant visibility, and infection, but it also makes the breast implants look more natural and age better over time.

One consequence of submuscular (dual plane) breast implant placement is that the breast implants take a bit of time to migrate into their ultimate anatomic position.

Immediately after surgery, it is common for the breast implants to be high up on the chest wall and feel a bit firm. As weeks and months progress, they "drop and settle" into a nice, natural, teardrop shape with a soft, supple feel. By one month, you will have about 60% of your final look, by 3 months it is about 90%, and by 6 months, you should be there.

For questions about breast augmentation with beautiful, natural-looking results, please call my New York City plastic surgery office at 212-452-2400 or email info@LaraDevganMD.com.

Dr. Devgan featured in Avenue Magazine's Age Defiers & Beauty Innovators

Dr. Devgan was honored to be featured in Avenue Magazine's special March 2016 issue dedicated to Age Defiers & Beauty Innovators. Her interview with the magazine is pictured below.

Your first week after labiaplasty surgery

Labiaplasty is one of the most popular procedures in my New York City practice. Many women have questions about what it will be like immediately after surgery.

Immediately after surgery, there is no pain and only minimal swelling. The majority of your discomfort will start several hours after the surgery and will occur in the first 1-2 days. Most patients do very well with ice packs, Tylenol, and sometimes stronger pain medicine.

Swelling peaks at about 2-3 days after surgery and continues to get better over the course of the next several weeks. By 1 month, you will have 80-90% of your final surgical result. A tiny amount of swelling will continue to go away over the course of the next few months. You will be able to resume exercise at 4 weeks and sex at 6 weeks.

For questions or to book an appointment, please email info@LaraDevganMD.com or call 212-452-2400.

The images above show an actual patient of mine before, 5 minutes after, 1 week after, and 1 month after labiaplasty surgery.