Wall Street Journal publishes Dr. Devgan's opinion on reversing the signs of aging

Did you know that aging can be partly contributed by a loss of collagen production, “which starts slowing down at a rate of 1% a year around the age of 38.” Dr. Devgan is a board-certified plastic surgeon and works to help reverse signs of aging on her patients every day. Whether it is minimally-invasive injectables or surgical procedures, Dr. Devgan offers it all.

The Wall Street Journal featured Dr. Devgan as a medical expert in their latest article, Got Body Wrinkles? These New Procedures Might Help, to shine a light on the latest in cosmetic treatments. The first and foremost important thing Dr. Devgan assess is her threshold for decision making in her practice. While there are many new technologies being introduced, Dr. Devgan will only bring something into her practice if she would do it on herself or on a family member. If not, she will not perform it. For skin tightening and wrinkles, Dr. Devgan likes to use injectable collagen biostimulators like Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite) and Sculptra (poly L-lactic acid). “These long-acting fillers can be injected into the knees, thighs, buttocks, chest and inner arm.” As Dr. Devgan compares the use of these smoothing fillers as “as fresh coat of paint” for crepey skin. 

If you are new to injectables and are not familiar with the protocol, results for these types of fillers typically last a year. Additionally, the injection point is a miniscule needle, therefore the pain is kept to a minimum. If you are interested in learning more about how Dr. Devgan can help reverse your signs of aging, feel free to call us at 212-452-2400 or email office@laradevganmd.com. Stay tuned to Dr. Devgan’s Instagram (@laradevganmd) as she will be announcing some new skin-tightening technology soon to be available at the office. Read the full article here.

Dr. Devgan tells the Daily Mail her top recommended procedures for the winter

The Daily Mail has consulted with Dr. Devgan to discuss the best treatments and procedures for the winter season. Not only is winter the best time to drink hot chocolate and build snowmen, but it is also a great season to undergo specific cosmetic procedures. Dr. Devgan tells the Daily Mail what she recommends. 

Dr. Devgan’s New York City practice revolves around both surgical and non-surgical procedures. For the winter season, the treatment Dr. Devgan suggests are resurfacing lasers. Lasers can “reduce wrinkles, clear up hyperpigmentation, reduce acne and surgical scars, and just generally improve skin quality.” Dr. Devgan shares how post-procedure downtime is about 3 to 4 days and patients should avoid sun exposure for two weeks following. The best surgical procedure Dr. Devgan discusses are a facelift and a necklift. She recommends these treatments because the cold weather makes it much easier to cover new scars. The trick is that since scars are usually hidden behind the ears or under the chin “turtlenecks and scarves that work so well during colder seasons can help camouflage the healing process” Dr. Devgan explains.

If you are interested in learning more about these procedures, you can call us at 212-452-2400 or email office@laradevganmd.com. To read about more recommended procedures for the winter season, click here.

Dr. Devgan tells Harper’s Bazaar readers about the latest injectable procedure

Dr. Devgan is featured in the latest Harper’s Bazaar article as a medical expert discussing the latest in lip augmentations: the botox lip flip. Dr. Devgan is aboard-certified plastic surgeon and specializes in facial optimization. This new approach enhances the lips by using neuromodulators, like botox, rather than filler.

Dr. Devgan’s philosophy on injectables is that less is more. Today, there are less and less people requesting large and very enhanced lips, and more and more people requesting a subtle pout. The lip flip differs from the lip augmentation because rather than injecting directly into the lips, botox is injected at the corners of the mouth and near the Cupid’s bow. Dr. Devgan describes the idea of the lip flip as botox being used to “slightly soften some of the tensioned areas of the purse string” in order to cause “a little bit of relaxation of the pink-white border of the lip.” This is what causes the “vermilion border to flip out a little bit and give you a very subtle improvement in upper lip show.”

If the botox lip flip is something that interests you, make sure you see a board-certified professional, like Dr. Devgan, as the lip flips "involve highly strategic injections administered in teeny-tiny quantities.” If you go to the wrong person, you could experience immovable lips. This is a great treatment for someone who is interested in fuller lips before committing to lip filler. If you are interested in learning more about this treatment, feel free to call us at 212-452-2400 or email office@laradevganmd.com. To read the full article, click here.

Dr. Devgan discusses what new cosmetic trends we will see in 2020 in new RealSelf Report

RealSelf recently released a new report on the rise in cosmetic surgery revision trends for the new year. RealSelf is the leading resource for people to learn and share experiences about cosmetic procedures and connect with doctors. Being that Dr. Devgan is the Chief Medical Officer of RealSelf, she discusses her thoughts on what the trends of 2020 will be from a professional standpoint. 

According to the article, “longer-lasting and more versatile injectable fillers are coming in 2020.” People love minimally-invasive injectables because they are minorly painful ways  to subtly optimize one’s own unique features. Not to mention, there is an injectable for nearly every area of concern. In addition to seeing more injectables in the new year, Dr. Devgan also believes “we will also see a new emphasis on surgical finesse—including more interest in surgical procedures that offer subtle changes, like lip lift or buccal fat removal.” The buccal fat removal is a surgery that “involves removing fat from the cheeks to slim the face and give cheekbones a more defined look.” These two procedures are two of Dr. Devgan’s most commonly performed surgical procedures. In addition, patients love these procedures as the results are flawless and the downtime is brief. 

Dr. Devgan is a board-certified plastic surgeon and specializes in both injectables and surgical procedures. If you have not already, looking at her Instagram page is a great way to see some real patients’ results and to see how each procedure works. You can find Dr. Dvegan on Instagram @laradevganmd. If you are interested in learning more about subtle surgical procedures, feel free to call (212)-452-2400 or email office@laradevganmd.com. You can read the full article here.

Dr. Devgan visits Sephora HQ for exciting launch

Earlier this week Dr. Devgan flew across the US from New York to San Francisco where she met with Sephora merchants and executives to discuss an exciting launch that has been secretly in the works. In early 2020, select products from the Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty skincare line will be available for purchase online at Sephora. This is such exciting news and is only the beginning for the growth and development of Dr. Devgan’s skincare line.

The Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty skincare line it the best in science-driven skincare. All of the products in the line are luxury, medical-grade and have been clinically tested and proven. They have been featured across Vogue, InStyle, Allure, Harper’s Bazaar, and Forbes, as well as on some of the most well-known faces in the world. The entire collection includes all essential products for a daily regimen. From the Platinum Revitalizing Cleanser, to the Platinum Glow Serum, to the Platinum Eye Repair Complex, to the Platinum Long Lash, there is a product for every need. To look more closely at the entire collection, you can click here for detailed information on each product.

This is such an exciting milestone for the skincare line and is only the beginning. Right now, you can purchase Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty products on our website and select products on Birchbox and Violet Grey. In addition to our launch at Sephora, there are more exciting things to come for the Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty skincare line. Stay tuned!

Inside look at our holiday party

Earlier in the month, Dr. Devgan hosted her annual Holiday Party at the office for all current and potential patients. Guests were welcomed with champagne and wine as they made their way through the office to explore the different rooms and snack on light bites and sweet treats. From decor, to food and drink, to music, to atmosphere, the 2019 Holiday Party was definitely an evening to remember.

Upon arrival, there was champagne on ice, wine, and cold beverages available in addition to our amazing spread. Ladurée trees, custom sugar cookies, candy canes, sushi trays, and a charcuterie board were all on display and gone before the night was over. As guests made their way through the office, each room had a different purpose. One room was sponsored by Xeomin and included a photo booth and a chance to win a round of botox by posting a photo to social media using our hashtag, #RestingBlissFace. The next room was for everyone to participate in our Lip Plump Trial and to learn more about the Scientific Beauty skincare line. The next room was for guests to book services and treatments at our special Holiday Party rates. Lastly, everyone who attended the party went home with a gift bag which included the Magnetic Kinetic Mask, custom “Before & After” tech gloves, and a Platinum Lip Plump sample. 

The decor of our party included Christmas trees, beautiful flower arrangements, candy canes, candles, a menorah, wreaths, snowflakes, and an earring tree. Guests were encouraged to take earrings and a hair clip from the trees. Thank you to everyone who made it to our Holiday Party and we look forward to the next one at our new office! Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday from Dr. Devgan and the office.

Dr. Devgan’s Platinum Lip Plump was featured on Rank & Style’s Holiday Wishlist

Dr. Devgan’s Platinum Lip Plump from her Scientific Beauty skincare collection is a best-seller that has sold out over eight times. It has been seen across Vogue, InStyle, Allure, and OK! and has now been featured on Rank & Style’s Digital Brand Manager’s Holiday Wishlist. The Platinum Lip Plump is our proprietary plumper that has been clinically proven to make lips appear fuller.

Rank & Style’s Digital Brand Manager, Emma Manning, describes the Platinum Lip Plump as “the holy grail.” The Platinum Lip Plump contains an innovative peptide complex that is rich in hyaluronate, niacin, ceramides, palmitoyl tripeptide, and nourishing nutrients. All of these ingredients combined promote lip hydration, visible volumization, improvement in pink color, and antioxidant protection immediately upon application. The magical ingredient that does the “plumping” is niacin (vitamin B3). Niacin is a safe and nourishing B vitamin that is common in skin care products and multi-vitamins. 

For anyone who has never tried the Platinum Lip Plump and is interested in learning more about its properties, most of our clients describe the feeling as a light transient tingle. This feeling is painless and lets you know that the plumper it is working. We recommend staying inside the lip line when wearing Platinum Lip Plump, as skin will become a bit pink if it comes into contact with the product. If you are interested in reading more about the product and purchasing, you can find it here.

Dr. Devgan spoke as a keynote speaker at the realself house of modern beauty pop-up in NYC

Earlier in the month, Dr. Devgan attended and led a panel at the RealSelf House of Modern Beauty Pop-Up in New York City. Not only is Dr. Devgan a board-certified plastic surgeon, but she is also the chief medical editor of RealSelf, the leading resource to research cosmetic treatments and connect with doctors. At the event, Dr. Devgan discussed elevating the cosmetic surgery conversation.

Dr. Devgan led the conversation by discussing how editorial coverage of cosmetic surgery has evolved from a speculation to a more open and honest discussion. Throughout her practice, Dr. Devgan has seen a wide variety of interests when it comes to trends in cosmetic surgery and now sees that lately people are going for a more natural look. We are living in a world where “duck lips” are out and subtle facial optimization is in. In other words, Dr. Devgan believes that subtle is the new dramatic. In addition to Dr. Devgan’s conversations, guests were also able to explore the world of medical aesthetics through cosmetic treatment demonstrations and experiences, visual installations and other thoughtful panel discussions. 

In addition to her panel discussion, Dr. Devgan also performed a live on-stage demonstration for everyone to see her techniques in action. Facial injectables are one of Dr. Devgan’s many specialties and her technique is superb. Facial micro-optimization is Dr. Devgan’s technique for making many tiny millimeter-level changes to the features to improve global facial beauty and harmony— without making her patients look too obviously different. If you’re interested in reading more about Dr. Devgan at the RealSelf House of Modern Beauty Pop-Up, click here or head over to Dr. Devgan’s Instagram (@laradevganmd) for highlights!