The Most Important Part of Surgery: Pre-Operative Planning

One of the key steps in a successful surgical procedure is what is done in preparation for surgery. How you prepare for a surgical operation determines the eventual outcome; if you do little to prepare, your results can only go so far, whereas if you are thorough in your preparation, your results will be meticulous, natural, and exactly what your patient expects the results to be. 

Abdominal etching procedure performed by Dr. Devgan

Preparation requires a lot of measurement, visible markings, strong knowledge and understanding of anatomy, and meticulousness, or even perfectionism. This preparation is not only used for pre-operative planning, but also for all injectable procedures such as lip augmentations, non-surgical rhinoplasties, facial injectables, etc.  

Below are some examples of some of the pre-surgical planning that Dr. Devgan performs on her patients to ensure symmetrical results:

Measurments made before filler injections

Pre-operative planning for breast augmentation patient

Pre-operative planning for abdominal etching/lipo-sculpture patient

To see more examples of Dr. Devgan's procedures for pre-operative planning, please visit her Instagram page here.

Scientific Beauty's Platinum Hyaluronic Serum: The Fix for Dry Skin and a Youthful Glow

Among the many products out there, it is often hard to decide on the perfect one, especially when it comes to skin care. Thankfully, research has perfected formulas that are far beyond our expectations. We now have a multitude of options, however, none compare to Dr. Lara Devgan’s Scientific Beauty Line. One of the most popular products from Dr. Devgan’s skin care line, Scientific Beauty, is the Platinum Hyaluronic Serum. As Dr. Devgan describes it, “No topical product can take the place of Botox or Juvederm, but this is the latest development in skin care technology that comes the closest.”

Scientific Beauty's Platinum Hyaluronic Serum

Platinum Hyaluronic Serum is the latest innovation in skin care. It contains Hyaluronic Acid, the substance found in dermal fillers like Juvederm and Restylane, and uses this to resurface and improve the quality of aging skin. We all want to keep looking young for as long as we possibly can, and these ingredients do just that.

Model Mara Teigen with Scientific Beauty's Platinum Hyaluronic Serum

Platinum Hyaluronic Serum contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, lysine, proline, and copper. This unique combination of ingredients triggers mitochondrial energy production in senescent fibroblasts. In so doing, it safely reactivates collagen I, collagen III, and elastin production. In clinical studies, Platinum Hyaluronic Serum has been shown to improve skin quality in as little as two weeks of regular use and has been shown to decrease skin laxity by 50% after twelve weeks of regular use. 

In addition to building collagen, Platinum Hyaluronic Serum is fortified with glycosaminoglycans, which preserve and protect the structure of the extracellular matrix from physical forces like pollution, UV rays, and aging, leading to an improvement in the skin’s barrier function. This is especially important as we are heading into summer. 

The ingredients of this product are so important to understand; the Platinum Hyaluronic Serum is like a dermal filler in a bottle. Dr. Devgan suggests going with medical grade products in order to get the benefits and results you are looking for. We hope this information will make your skin care shopping experience easier.

Model Kelly Karloff using the Platinum Hyaluronic Serum

To shop the Platinum Hyaluronic Serum, please click here.

Dr. Devgan Attends the Frick Spring Garden Party

This year, Dr. Devgan attended the Frick Spring Garden Party on Friday, June 9th, 2017. The Frick is internationally recognized as a premiere museum and research center. It is located in one of the few remaining Gilded Age mansions in New York City. 

The Frick Spring Garden Party; Dr. Devgan (left) and Lucy Lang (right).

The Frick Collection's Mission is to provide understanding and enjoyment of the collection through special exhibitions, education, research, and programs open to the public. 

Please look below to see more pictures of the event.

The Frick Spring Garden Party at twilight.

The Frick bowling alley; constructed in 1913-1914.

The Frick Spring Garden Party; complimentary cocktails.

The Frick Spring Garden Party; catered by the Creative Edge.

To read more about the Frick Spring Garden Party, please click here.

Facelift Scars: How Visible Are They?

A facelift is a surgical technique that restores beautiful bone structure to the aging jaw, cheeks, and neck. A good facelift leaves you looking like a younger, more natural, more subtly improved version of yourself- NOT a tightly-pulled, "windblown," different person.

Before (left), after (right). Actual patient of Dr. Devgan

Before (left), after (right). Actual patient of Dr. Devgan

Both men and women can achieve significant improvements from a facelift procedure. An appropriately customized procedure can make a woman appear more feminine and refined, or make a man appear more masculine with a stronger jawline. 

Before (left), after (right). Actual patient of Dr. Devgan

As for the scarring, the modern era of plastic surgery allows scars to be hidden extremely well, so that they are nearly imperceptible, even from a distance of 1-2 inches.

Right (scarring after surgery), Left (scarring 2 months after surgery). Actual patient of Dr. Devgan.

Dr. Devgan hides her incisions in the crease in front of the ear or tragus. She takes care to prevent distortion of the hairline and sideburns, pulling of the ear, and hair loss to ensure a beautiful result.

To learn more about facelifts, please click here. 

Horizontal Neck Lines: What Are They and What To Do About Them

Horizontal necklines are a result of excess fat or drooping skin in the neck area. This creates a build-up of skin that creates folds where these necklines are created. Some feel that these necklines are a sign of aging and aren't flattering on their physique. 

With areas of fat around the neck, patients have the option of liposuction which uses extremely tiny incisions, about half a centimeter in length, to suck out the extra fat. Downtime for any liposuction procedure is minimal and results are immediate.

Dr. Devgan first creates marks in the horizontal necklines for accurate placement of injectables

Another option for horizontal neck lines is to soften them with the use of injectables. Dr. Devgan uses a micro-droplet technique for a natural looking result to reduce the appearance of these lines. 

Here, Dr. Devgan is using her micro-droplet injectable technique

For an excess amount of fat in the neck area, patients seek liposuction, however, micro-droplet injectables are a great option for those seeking minor changes that result in no downtime and soften the overall complexion. 

Before (left), after (right)

To see Dr. Devgan for a consultation, please contact her office at office@LaraDevganMD.com or (212) 452 2400.