Dr. Devgan to be featured at SXSW Modern Beauty Panel

With RealSelf debuting its House of Modern Beauty at this year’s SXSW, their Chief Medical Officer and board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Devgan will join beauty experts from Refinery29, Harper’s BAZAAR, and the New York Times to discuss everything modern beauty.

Why has society labeled those who care about their looks as superficial and lacking substance? Dr. Devgan recently shared on Instagram, “To me, modern beauty means empowering people to be their own kind of beautiful—no judgment, no hating, no toxicity, and no presumption that one person’s values should dictate what another person does with his or her face, body, and life.” If you can’t wait to hear more, be sure to join Dr. Devgan and the RealSelf team at SXSW!

Dr. Devgan will be featured at the Afternoon Chat on Saturday, March 9 at 1pm, and Beauty For Breakfast discussion on Sunday, March 10 at 7:30am. She’ll be opening up on what modern beauty means to her, the industries biggest trends, and what she sees in the future of medical aesthetics. Read full event preview here.

REALSELF presents The House of Modern Beauty at SXSW

As the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Devgan and the RealSelf team will be taking Austin by storm with their pop-up experience The House of Modern Beauty at SXSW.

This two-day celebration of beauty will feature complimentary consultations and treatments, such as facial lasers, injectables, body contouring, and more. In addition, the House of Modern Beauty will host a diverse panel of beauty experts from Refinery29, The New York Times, and Harper’s Bazaar, along with some of the field’s top plastic surgeons, including Dr. Devgan.

Dr. Devgan and the RealSelf team invite you to experience the House of Modern Beauty at SXSW this weekend, with the first event, Beauty for Breakfast, kicking off Saturday morning at 7:30am. Join us us for a beauty boutique, gallery, and spa, while exploring the world of medical aesthetics. Find the full list of events here.

Why We Can’t Look Away From Before-And-After Pictures – Dr. Devgan featured on Vox Media

Dr. Devgan was recently featured on Vox Media in an article entitled “Why We Can’t Look Away From Before-And-After Pictures”, which explores the strangely compelling phenomenon of before-and-after photos, and why we’re drawn to transformations, albeit kitchen renovations, weight loss photos, and surgical alterations. 

Before-and-after photos offer us proof that certain achievements are possible, and therefore draw us in by making the idea of transformation relatable, implant a curiosity that leaves us wanting more, and provide us with a satisfying resolution.  Some outlets have even exploited our allure, misleading us with impractical results.  Facebook has banned such advertising for these reasons.  

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan

Dr. Devgan feels that before-and-after photos offer her patients a realistic understanding of what they can expect from surgical and nonsurgical procedures.  She avoids misleading us by only posting photos of her actual patients, along with their actual results.  The accessibility of social media allows potential patients to easily explore her catalog of before-and-after photos on a variety of silhouettes, giving them a glimpse into all the transformation possibilities. Read the whole article here.

Why More 40-Somethings Than Ever Want Facelifts

Did you know that almost one-third of my facelift procedures have been for patients under the age of 50? Years ago facelifts seemed to be reserved for patients passed their prime in an attempt to turn back the clock. Rather than backpedaling the effects of aging, more and more people are taking preventative measures, seeking out these procedures earlier. Results can even have a greater impact since facial muscles and skin-elasticity are stronger at 40.

What’s more, modern innovation allows for faster procedure times, quicker recovery, and minimal scarring, buying patients nearly twice as much time as, say, taking nonsurgical routes to anti-aging. Read full article here.

Actual patient of Dr. Devgan, ethnicity: Middle Eastern. Before & 2 months after facelift

RealSelf Announces Formation of Strategic Medical Advisory Council with Three Operating Boards; Unveils Inaugural Members of Business Advisory Board

RealSelf has just announced the formation of our new Medical Advisory Board, designed to create a better overall experience for you! RealSelf is entirely focused on creating a positive experience for patients seeking cosmetic procedures, and I’m proud to be the Chief Medical Officer of this trailblazing company.

The council is entirely made up of board-certified surgeons and clinicians, and consists of three boards covering business practices, medical reviews, and industry standards. We’ll utilize our own expertise, along with your feedback to offer the best services and products to our RealSelf Family! Read full article here.