Demystifying labiaplasty

Cosmetic rejuvenation of the female genitalia has been a taboo subject for so long that speaking about it openly and accurately remains a challenge, even within some segments of the medical community. I have had labiaplasty patients tell me that their OB-GYN or internist told them that nothing could be done to help them. I find this disheartening.

Labiaplasty, when performed by skilled hands, is a short procedure with minimal downtime that can utterly change a woman's life. Whether your concern is excess of the labia minora (inner labia lips), sagging of the labia majora (outer labia lips), protrusion of the clitoral hood (the front tissue), or looseness of the perineum (the tissue between the vagina and anus), a custom-tailored operation based on your anatomic needs is possible.

A few examples of recent labiaplasty patients are shown below. To set up an appointment to see me and discuss this operation, please call 212-452-2400 or email info@LaraDevganMD.com.

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

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

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

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

Abdominal Liposuction for Refinement of the Six-Pack

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after abdominal etching of the six-pack and flanks (abdominal liposculpture/ liposuction)

Many patients who are already fit desire additional contouring of their physiques to look their absolute best in outdoor, athletic, beach, and intimate situations. For patients in this category, liposculpture, or abdominal liposuction for refinement of the six-pack can be an excellent option.

Depending on your unique anatomic concerns, surgery takes approximately 1 hour, and anywhere from 1 to 5 Liters of fat lipoaspirate can be removed. Incisions (including the main incision, which is hidden inside the belly button) are intentionally camouflaged, and typical incisions are no more than half a centimeter long.

After surgery, you wear an abdominal binder (a tight garment that keeps firm pressure on your midsection) and resume your normal activities when you feel ready. Many patients are able to go back to work in 1-3 days. Swelling takes time to resolve, but by 2-3 weeks after surgery, you will already begin to see your results. Every week thereafter, you will note additional improvement, until about 6 months, when all of the swelling is gone.

For attractive abs in time for summer beach season, I advise patients to plan 6 to 8 weeks in advance for their surgeries. For inquiries, please call 212-452-2400, or email info@LaraDevganMD.com.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after abdominal etching of the six-pack and flanks (abdominal liposculpture/ liposuction)

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after abdominal etching of the six-pack and flanks (abdominal liposculpture/ liposuction)

Get gorgeous eyelashes for spring

Before and after Latisse, image credit Allergan

Before and after Latisse, image credit Allergan

Before and after Latisse, image credit Allergan

Before and after Latisse, image credit Allergan

Beautiful eyelashes go with everything-- they brighten up the face and make the eyes look pretty, flirty, and feminine.

The above images show actual patients before and 16 weeks after using Latisse, a prescription-only serum that lengthens and thickens the eyelashes. These women are not wearing makeup, eyeliner, or mascara in any of these photos.

Latisse is a liquid that is applied to the upper eyelash margin with a tiny paintbrush once a day. It begins to work as early as one month, but full results are evident at 4 months. Daily use is required to preserve lash length. Latisse is FDA-approved and manufactured by Allergan, the same company that makes Botox and Juvederm. It has a proven track record for safety and efficacy.

I have been using Latisse for years, so I feel very comfortable recommending it to my patients, with authenticity. If you are interested in trying Latisse, please call 212-452-2400 or email info@LaraDevganMD.com to make an appointment.

Male Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Surgery

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Photo on right is two weeks after surgery.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Photo on right is two weeks after surgery.

Most people think of the "tummy tuck" or abdominoplasty surgery as a women's operation. Indeed, it is more common in women, likely because women undergo more weight fluctations due to childbearing, and often experience disruption of their abdominal muscles.

However, abdominoplasty in male patients is a powerful technique for restoring an aesthetic contour to the trunk, and patient satisfaction is extremely high. Men who have scars from previous abdominal surgery, hernias, or excess skin and fat due to weight loss benefit significantly from this technique.

When performing an abdominoplasty in a male patient, I design my incision in a different manner, to create a more masculine, triangular-shaped torso. (In women, the incision and technique is designed to accentuate an hourglass figure). 

For questions about abdominoplasty in men or women, please call my office at 212-452-2400, or email info@LaraDevganMD.com.

Hidden Incision Eyelid Surgery

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after lower lid blepharoplasty

One major worry that patients have when thinking about eyelid or periorbital surgery is about their scars. Many people are concerned with looking overly "done" with tell-tale signs of plastic surgery.

My approach to eyelift (blepharoplasty) surgery in my New York City private practice is one that takes great care in ensuring that all scars are hidden, either inside the eye, at the edge of the eyelash border, or both. This gives patients a durable, natural result without visible scars.

Shown below are two male patients of mine, each with different concerns, but both with invisible scars and natural results.

The top patient (above) is in his 20s, with excellent skin quality and almost no wrinkles. His main concern was dark circles, tired-looking eyes, deep tear troughs, and puffy undereye bags. Because of his youth and good tissue quality, I performed his surgery with entirely hidden incisions on the inside of the pink part of his lower eyelid.

The bottom patient (below) is in his 50s, with significant wrinkles and less elastic skin quality. He was concerned with looking older, tired, and wrinkled around his eyes. In this patient, I performed upper and lower lid eyelid surgery with incisions hidden in the eyelash margin on the bottom and in the natural lid crease on the top.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after upper & lower lid blepharoplasty