The Best Kept Secret for Youthful Skin: Micro-Needling

Kim Kardashian receiving a micro needling treatment at Dr. Devgan's private practice in the Upper East Side, New York, NY

Many have been relying on what is known as Hollywood’s best-kept secret, formally referred to as Micro Needling, to achieve youthful and smooth skin.

For those unfamiliar with micro needling, this is a minimally invasive procedure that boosts the production of collagen and elastin, two of the most important substances in maintaining plump and youthful skin. Micro needling uses a mechanized device called a derma pen to make thousands of minuscule needle punctures in the outermost layers of the skin. By precisely controlling the depth, spacing, frequency, and pattern of these needle pricks, the derma pen stimulates blood flow to increase collagen production in the areas where it is needed most. Micro needling results in immediate visible improvement of fine lines, freckles, sun spots, scars, burns, pitted and non-pitted acne scars, stretch marks, and large pores. 

Micro needles are kept in an enclosed package before being used on patients to avoid any risk of contamination

The depth of the needle is customized based on the skin type of the patient for optimal results

When combined with Vitamin C, a platelet rich plasma (PRP), the results of a micro-needling procedure are even more prominent. Such results include improvement of skin quality, evenness, and texture.

Dr. Devgan created an exclusive skincare line, Scientific Beauty, that focuses on promoting youthful and vibrant skin with high-quality ingredients. The Platinum Vitamin C+ Serum of Scientific Beauty is an option for accelerating and maintaining the results of a micro-needling procedure. 

When paired with Vitamin C, micro needling is a highly effective procedure

To learn more about Micro Needling, please click here.

What is Plastic Surgery Like from the Patient's Perspective?

Dr. Devgan at her private practice, Upper East Side, New York, NY

The best way to find out what plastic surgery is like from the patient's perspective is to read the reviews of those who have had first-hand experience with it. 

Dr. Devgan has been leading a private practice in the Upper East Side of New York City as a Board-Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Dr. Devgan prides her practice on having kind and helpful staff, a safe and clean environment, and transparent and authentic communication to all her patients.

Dr. Devgan has been given reviews on the forum, RateMDs, which gives patients the opportunity to openly express their opinions of doctors and specialists.

When coming across Dr. Devgan’s page, her ratings are positive, detailed, and truthful to Dr. Devgan’s accuracy and precision.

Dr. Devgan prides her practice on professionalism, transparency and delivering successful results

Dr. Devgan holds a genuine caring for the well-being of her patients and the success of the procedures she performs. In one case, the daughter of a patient describes, “She has a passion for her job and more importantly an interest in her patient’s well-being.” Other reviews write, “This is amongst my highest recommendations for a doctor or surgeon,” “…Dr. Devgan was by far the most professional and organized. Her staff is fantastic as well, and made me feel safe and comfortable at all times.”

As one of the top female plastic surgeons in New York City, Dr. Devgan consistently delivers exceptional results through her meticulous technique. 

Review from the daughter of a breast cancer patient receiving a breast augmentation

Click to read more reviews via RateMDs.

Dr. Devgan featured in The New York Times

New York Times, How to Cut an Avocado Without Cutting Yourself, featuring Dr. Devgan, May 1, 2017

Dr. Devgan was featured in The New York Times on May 1, 2017, for her expertise as a board-certified plastic surgeon.

In addition to cosmetic surgery, Dr. Devgan is also trained in the full spectrum of reconstructive surgery, including hand surgery.

In this article, Times reporter Margaux Laskey highlighted the risks of kitchen injuries sustained when cutting an avocado. She touched on the dangers that come with cutting an avocado, the causes of avocado-related hand injuries, and what to do if you end up slicing your hand instead of the avocado.

Dr. Devgan gave her expert advice on how to handle an avocado injury, whether large or small. “The first thing you want to do is hold pressure on the area that is bleeding. If there are any amputated parts, they can be put in a plastic bag and placed on ice. I suggest going to the emergency room or calling your doctor, as it’s important to be evaluated by a hand specialist to make sure you don’t have any injuries to nerves, vessels, tendons or bones.”

Dr. Devgan at her private practice, Upper East Side, New York, NY

Click to read the full article in The New York Times.  

Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty featured at Blushington Upper East Side

Dr. Devgan and staff at Blushington, Upper East Side, New York, NY, May 10, 2017

We are pleased to announce Dr. Devgan’s recent partnership with Blushington, a boutique luxury makeup studio with locations nationwide. On May 10, 2017, Blushington Upper East Side hosted a champagne reception for Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty, our proprietary medical-grade skin care line.

Dr. Devgan and our whole staff were honored to meet over one hundred patients, clients, friends, and fans at our in-store event. Attendees enjoyed customized makeup applications, trials of Dr. Devgan’s signature skin care line, refreshments, and gift bags.

To stay updated regarding future events, please follow Dr. Devgan on Instagram @nyplasticsurgeon.

Dr. Devgan at her skincare launch party in Blushington, Upper East Side

Blushington, Upper East Side, New York, NY, May 10, 2017

Blushington, Upper East Side, New York, NY, May 10, 2017

Dr. Devgan and colleagues featured in Newsday for the New Yorker OR Cover Challenge

Dr. Devgan and her operating team

Dr. Devgan and her colleagues were proud to have been featured in the New Yorker OR Cover Challenge this week, both on social media and in Newsday. As an accomplished female surgeon, Dr. Devgan says, "Images have power, and seeing images of smart, capable women in positions of authority changes the way we internalize who we are and who we can become."

New Yorker cover, "Operating Room," by Malika Favre

New Yorker cover with female surgeons mimicked on social media

Females surgeons from across the globe and locally are recreating a New Yorker cover to show diversity in what has typically been considered a male-dominated profession.

The illustration, which was featured on the magazine’s April 3 edition, shows four female surgeons gazing down over a patient on an operating table. After it was published, Susan Pitt, an endocrine surgeon at the University of Wisconsin, challenged her female colleagues to replicate the image.

Pitt shared her recreation on Twitter a day later, using the hashtag #ILookLikeASurgeon. Soon afterward, dozens of other surgeons took her lead.

Stony Brook University Hospital surgeon Aurora Pryor shared her own photo on Twitter on Tuesday, showing herself with three female colleagues in scrubs and surgical masks.

“I think it’s empowering and shows that there is a strong female presence in a field that’s historically been male-dominated,” said Pryor, a professor of surgery and vice chair of clinical affairs.

Pryor, 47, said she’s seen the demographic shift in the surgical field firsthand. While completing her residency at Duke, she was only the 10th woman to graduate from the program and there was only one female faculty member on staff at the time, she said. Now, she says the residency program at Stony Brook has a nearly equal number of men and women.

“It’s great seeing that transition,” she said. “The future of surgery is going to be a lot more evenly split.”

Jennifer Lehman, a breast surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, also helped organize a photo, featuring herself alongside 10 female attending and resident surgeons.

“We just felt inspired by seeing all these women proudly photographing themselves and really just taking pride in what they do,” said Lehman, 43.

The breast surgeon said she thinks the social media campaign combats an “old stereotype.”

“We wanted to show that there’s actually a lot more diversity in the field, both in gender and ethnicity,” she said.

Dr. Devgan and female surgeon colleagues at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Click here to read the full article on Newsday.