Dr. Devgan discusses options for treating male-patterned baldness

Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) or Male Patterned Baldness (MPB) affects nearly 80% of men at some point in their lifetime. 

There are several methods of staving off baldness and/or treating it, each with varying degrees of efficacy. 

Since AGA has a strong genetic predisposition and is hormonally influenced, sound health is the first defense in preventing or stalling MPB. Eating a balanced diet, supplementing with vitamins such as biotin and folate, and leading a healthy lifestyle should be the first step.

The second step is be to implement the use of a topical agent such as minoxidil. This can help convert some hair follicles which were thinning into thicker strands which reduces the appearance of balding. Minoxidil is less effective if the area of baldness is large or if there has been persistent baldness for more than 5 years. So, this step should be started as early as possible for maximum efficacy. 

Third step is the addition of an oral prescription such as finasteride. FDA approved for treating hair loss, finasteride helps reduce DHT levels in the scalp and general systemic circulation, which can lead to regrowth of follicles that have begun to thin (or miniaturize) or even help stimulate latent follicles to regenerate. 
 

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections have arisen as an effective fourth step in treating AGA. PRP is derived from the patient’s own blood. Using autologous platelet rich plasma can enhance the body’s own capacity to repair and regenerate. Platelets contain over 800 proteins which target a slew of cells including stem cells, epithelial cells, and endothelial cells. More importantly, they have high concentrations of growth factors. One of these stimulates epidermal growth factor, the key to hair regrowth and preservation. PRP has been shown to increase diameter of individual hairs and terminal hair density. 

The final step available for treating AGA and MPB is hair transplantation. Using various techniques, a patient’s own healthy hair can be extracted and reinserted into an area where hair loss has occurred. This procedure can be expensive and there are certain risks including scarring and graft failure.

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Dr. Devgan featured on SWAAY

Dr. Lara Devgan was profiled on SWAAY, a ground-breaking digital publication that harnesses the style and glamour of today’s business-minded woman.  In this article, Dr. Devgan talks about how to successfully balance being a mother, surgeon and entrepreneur.  

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Good things are said to come in threes -- but in the case of of a powerful skin care regimen, four is even better.

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Dr. Lara Devgan Featured on RealSelf

Dr. Lara Devgan, a prominent New York City plastic surgeon and soon-to-be mother of six, has been featured on RealSelf, the leading and most trusted source for information on cosmetic treatments.  

Dr. Devgan discusses her beauty routine, why she created her own skincare line, and what makes moms beautiful!

Dr. Devgan discusses plastic surgery trends in Newsweek

Newsweek was featured Dr. Devgan in an article about United States trends in plastic surgery. The article analyzed new statistics put forward by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and noted that labiaplasty, the surgical rejuvenation of the female genitalia, has risen 200% in the past five years.

Labiaplasty is one of the most common surgical procedures in Dr. Devgan's office, and patients are extremely happy with the results as the surgery can help with both aesthetics and comfort. The outpatient procedure is often done under local anesthesia but can also be done under full sedation if desired by the patient.

In the article, Dr. Devgan speak to the future of cosmetic surgery by stating, "I think that small millimeter-level changes are the future of aesthetic surgery. Plastic surgery in 2018 is almost like a Snapchat filter: you look like a better version of yourself without being fully able to pinpoint the differences.” 

To learn more about labiaplasty or other surgical and non-surgical procedures, or to see Dr. Devgan as a patient in her New York City private practice, please email office@LaraDevganMD.com or call 212-452-2400.