IS DERMAL MICRO- CORING THE NEW NON- SURGICAL FACELIFT ?

Over the last 20 years machines and injectables has risen. Though machines are still popular for surgeries, how can one resist a non-surgical armamentarium: a powerful way to lift and tighten the skin. Non surgical procedures mean little to no down time and who can fault that!? A Boston- based biotech company called Cytrellis comes the world's first ever dermal micro-coring device.

This is an energy- free needling tool that mechanically drills out minuscule columns of skin- each less than half a millimeter in diameter. This shrinks the surface area of your overall skin. Unlike a facelift, micro-coring does not affect the muscles or fascia of the face. The main goal of a surgery other than trimming away skin is to hoist the fallen skin to recapture a more youthful version of your face. Micro- coring might just be the new non surgical facelift.

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THE TOP PLASTIC SURGEONS SHARE THEIR SKIN ROUTINES

Plastic surgeons don’t mess around when it comes to their own complexions! Skin care is one of Dr. Devgan’s non-negotiable self care habits. We should all take notes! Dr. Devgan along with many others in her field tell us about their attentive skin-care routines and must have treatments.

We are getting the inside scoop from morning to night! Dr. Devgan is not only the founder of her own practice in New York City, a wife and mother of 6 children, and the Chief Medical Officer of RealSelf but she is also the CEO of Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty. She has an array of skincare products she uses every day to keep her skin staying beautiful and glowing.

Dr. Devgan’s complexion stays glowing with her own medical- grade- skin-care line. She swears by the Platinum Revitalizing Cleanser, Platinum Hylauronic Serum, Platinum Eye Repair Complex, and the Platinum SPF 45 Daily Tinted BB Cream. During the evening Dr. Devgan ends her day with the Platinum Vitamin C+, Platinum Glow Serum and The Neck’s Best Thing.

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HOW USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO FIND COSMETIC SURGEONS HAS GONE GLOBAL

There are hundreds of visually based social media accounts that cater to the plastic surgery industry. Many high profile surgeons have marketed themselves through Instagram and Snapchat.  It is incredible how social media has even made its way into the operating rooms of surgeons! Consenting patients and surgeons are sharing these uncensored, graphic videos of going under the knife. It has become a popular trend to put in a specific hashtags like #drdevgan to search and find the latest beauty trends and operations. It has become a an effective marketing strategy to reach new clients. It is incredible how platforms like Instagram make it fun and easy to control and show the world your content. 

By sharing photos and videos of surgical procedures and final results, surgeons like Dr. Devgan have built a monumental following of people who regularly check and engage in their content. This has positively influenced the growth in popularity of surgeons. Ten years ago patients would bring in a magazine photograph of a super model or celebrity and now people are bringing in Instagram filtered photos of themselves.

Dr. Devgan agrees that it is a great way to market yourself but like anything else there are pros and cons to using social media to find your surgeon. Social media is unregulated, which makes it hard to thoroughly and diligently make sure what you are seeing is safe and accurate. We must be careful when watching certain doctors and surgeons who are not board-certified like Dr. Devgan and many of her colleagues. There are plenty of questionable characters abusing the lack of regulation online. Dr. Devgan herself has had her photos and videos stolen! 

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DR DEVGAN FEATURED IN VICE ARTICLE: HOW SNAPCHAT DYSMORPHIA IS TAKING OVER PLASTIC SURGERY

MTV’S “True Life” one of the first reality television shows to air is coming back after 21 years! Why? Our social media obsessed society has decided that the Kardashian clan is what defines 2019 beauty standards. The first episode of the the Emmy award- winning reality show focuses on people obsessed with looking like the Kardashians. Women are feeling pressured to have a big butt and fake breasts.

Plastic surgery and procedures have evolved dramatically over the decades. In the past people did not feel as comfortable being open about wanting cosmetic plastic surgery. Now, in 2019 celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian have paved the way for society to be open and confident regarding cosmetic surgeries and procedures.

According to Dr. Devgan there is less guilt about undergoing procedures. “Five or 10 years ago, people might have brought in pictures of a magazine cover supermodel. Now, they're bringing in pictures of themselves, but just in a slightly optimized way." In a report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons scientists have called “Snapchat dysmorphia” one of the reasons plastic surgery is steadily increasing. The most popular being the Brazilian butt lift. This focuses on enhancing the overall size, shape, and perkiness of the backside.

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DR. DEVGAN MAKES REAL SELF HALL OF FAME AND MOST ENGAGED AESTHETIC DOCTORS!

In order to make it to the RealSelf Hall of Fame you must comply with phenomenal patient ratings while providing valuable insights in response to consumer questions and cosmetic treatments. This can range from minimally invasive technologies to  actual surgical procedures. These impressive doctors are ranked in earning patient reviews, answering consumer questions and sharing before and after photos. This group of doctors are being recognized due to their consistent practices and high standards.

For those of you who do not know, RealSelf is the leading online marketplace to learn about cosmetic treatments while connecting with medical aesthetic doctors. It is a great way to filter out concerns and find the exact treatment you are looking for! The RealSelf announced the debut of the RealSelf Hall of Fame which honors more than 1,000 board- certified aesthetic doctors from over 400 cities. It is basically a ZocDoc for cosmetic treatments and procedures! Dr. Devgan is one of many who have fulfilled these requirements.

As technology improves, patients are more open to sharing their experiences regarding procedures and surgeries. Millions of people from around the world visit RealSelf each month to scan through patient reviews and photos which ultimately makes it easier for the patient to narrow down the search for what they want! At the end of the day, you should always feel confident in the decision you are making and RealSelf is the perfect tool to help you achieve this.

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