Botox 101: How to use Botox for cosmetic improvements of the face

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan prior to Botox injections

Botox is one of my favorite cosmetic interventions because it is so powerful and yet so minimally invasive. When performed well, Botox (and other neuromodulators such as Xeomin and Dysport) can relax facial muscles, make facial expressions more pleasing, and soften wrinkles and fine lines-- without making you look frozen or fake.

The key to natural looking Botox administration is in-depth knowledge of facial anatomy. By using microdroplet injection, careful measurement, and deliberate marking, I am able to individually target facial muscles to achieve natural-looking and youthful results.

Botox takes a few minutes, lasts 3-4 months, and improves the complexion, resting expression, and animated look of the face. For questions about Botox or other injectables, please contact my office.

Chemical peels for improved complexion

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and after deep chemical peel.

This lovely patient was unhappy with her complexion after years of sun damage, brown spots, freckles, and melasma. I treated her with a deep chemical peel to achieve this significant improvement in her evenness and skin tone.

A deep chemical peel has about a week of downtime. It is an excellent treatment to combine with a surgical procedure, when you might be taking time off of work anyway. If you don't have the downtime to be out of the public eye for a week, I also perform moderate-depth mixed-modality chemical peels that have minimal to no visible peeling and no downtime.

Deep chemical peels may not be suited for all skin types and are safest for fair-skinned patients with sun damage. They are excellent for lightening dark spots and getting rid of fine lines.

Dr. Devgan nominated for a Doctors Choice Award

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Devgan has been nominated for a 2017 Doctors' Choice Award. This award is based on the strength of recommendations from other physicians and surgeons for her professionalism, patient care, work ethic, and fund of knowledge.

Microliposculpture for submental fullness (double chin)

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, before and 1 day after submental liposuction

Submental liposuction is one of my favorite surgical techniques for addressing a double chin, or excess fat tissue under the chin. In a 20 minute procedure performed under local anesthesia alone, your profile can be completely revamped, and your face can be made to look significantly thinner and younger.

Submental liposuction is a midpoint between Kybella (the fat melting injection deoxycholic acid) and a full surgical necklift. It is an excellent option for those desiring an improved neck with minimal downtime and fast recovery.

Beautiful lip injections in my New York City private practice

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

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

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

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

Lip augmentation is an art as well as a science. It requires a precise understanding of anatomic relationships, ideal aesthetic ratios, and beautiful proportions.

When performing lip augmentation, one of the most important concerns is appropriately analyzing the lips, and carefully addressing their unique characteristics. These examples demonstrate a bit of my thought process when carrying out a natural looking lip filler procedure.