Dr. Devgan's Snapchat interview in Racked

Dr. Devgan was recently interviewed in Racked about her use of social media, including Instagram and Snapchat. Read her quote and the full article below.

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"For me [plastic surgery] is a serious academic discipline and there's real gravitas when it comes to giving people good outcomes," says Dr. Lara Devgan, a 37-year-old New York City based plastic surgeon. "For me a good post is one that explains that. Another set of posts that's been very popular on my account is whenever I post about my journey as a woman in a male dominated field or the fact that I have four young children as well as a full-time career as a busy plastic surgeon." She has been using Snapchat for a few months and gets several thousand views on her stories, which never feature snaps during surgery.

Introducing Erica, my new patient coordinator

New and returning patients in my practice will have the pleasure of meeting my new patient coordinator, Erica. She is compassionate, discreet, and smart, and she takes patient care very seriously.

Erica will be your point of contact for any questions you may have about your plastic surgery journey, and she is committed to doing anything she can to make sure you have an excellent experience with my practice.

A native of Nebraska, Erica was educated at the University of Nebraska Omaha, where she studied elementary education, business, and psychology. She and her husband live on the Upper East Side and spend their free time enjoying the fast-paced lifestyle of New York City.

Dr. Devgan Named to the New York Times Superdoctors List

I was honored to be named again to the Superdoctors Rising Star list of best plastic surgeons in New York, published in the New York Times on May 15, 2016. There is no shortage of top doctor lists out there, but I find this one especially credible because it is created by asking other doctors who they would go to if they needed plastic surgery. Nominees are then vetted according to peer recognition, professional achievement, and credentials.

Full, natural lips

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after lip augmentation

The art of beautiful, natural lip augmentation involves careful planning, meticulous technique, and comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy of the arteries, veins, nerves, and soft tissues of the face.

I create beautiful lips for my patients by maximizing the unique characteristics of your individual anatomy-- correcting any asymmetries, filling in any volume loss, and helping you achieve your goal look. I have personally performed lip augmentation for many print and runway models, working actors and actresses, savvy New Yorkers, and sophisticated visitors from out of town who desire the best in surgical technique. 

I use only FDA-approved products made from Hyaluronic Acid, which is the substance that is found within the body's natural collagen stores. My preferred products are Juvederm and Restylane. 

My lip augmentation process involves:

Sterile antiseptic technique
Analysis of your baseline lip and facial anatomy
Precise measurement with calipers, within half a milimeter of accuracy
Marking of anatomic boundaries and intended injection sites
Pre-treatment with numbing cream
Finely calibrated micro-droplet injection of Hyaluronic Acid filler (Juvederm or Restylane)
Post-treatment with antibiotic ointment
Anti-inflammatory cream
Post-procedural ice
Post-procedural steroid treatment in selected cases

Lip augmentation is expected to last 4 to 12 months, although this varies depending on your bodies metabolic rate and the movement of the tissue. It is normal to have post-procedural swelling that can last up to 2 weeks, although nearly 100% of my patients are able to return to work and school within an hour of the procedure.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after lip augmentation

Botox for gummy smile

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after Botox to treat gummy smile.

This is an example of what Botox can do to reduce the amount of gum showing above the teeth. This actual patient of mine had 1cm of gingival show before any treatment (left) and now has 2mm after (right). This has softened and feminized her face while still allowing her to make all normal facial expressions and mouth movements.

An anatomically ideal smile shows 75-100% of the front teeth. About 20% of people have what is called a "gummy smile," where there is excess gingiva (gum tissue) above the upper teeth when smiling. Traditional methods for addressing a gummy smile involve orthognathic or dental surgery. However, a newer, quicker, and less invasive treatment involves Botox of the upper lip elevators.

Precise injection of the trifurcation point of the levator labii superioris, levator labii superioris alaquae nasi, and zygomaticus minor muscles with a conservative amount of Botox allows her smile to be less gummy while retaining the natural character of her face.

Gummy smile treatment is an expert technique that requires precise injection of product and thorough knowledge of facial anatomy to avoid asymmetry, an immobile upper lip, and other complications. Seek treatment from someone who knows how to do it. If you are interested in seeing me for this treatment, please call my office at (212) 452-2400.