ELLE Features Dr. Devgan in the latest spread about post-COVID beauty

With so much uncertainty in the world right now, Elle investigates how the world of beauty will change. Being that Dr. Devgan is a globally recognized board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City, Elle chats with her in order to get a better understanding of what she believes will be the future of beauty. Dr. Devgan is the creator of Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty, so her view on this situation involves both at-home remedies and in-office treatments.

Dr. Devgan predicts “that the return to medical-grade skin care will be the single biggest change in the aesthetics industry following COVID-19 home quarantine.” This is her conclusion because since we are all spending most of out days, if not all, at home with nothing to prove, people want and need products that work so that they can utilize this time best. If you are not familiar with Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty, it is a medical-grade, clean line of skincare products that address all skincare concerns. Whether you have oily skin, dry skin, uneven textures and skin tones, or just want to prevent aging, there is something for everyone. As for in-office treatments, Dr. Devgan believes “ minimally invasive procedures will continue to grow in popularity’ because patients “will focus on more durable procedures, such as fillers, rather than more fleeting ones like toxins.”

In regards to marketing and advertising, something that Dr. Devgan believes is that “the optics, the influencers, the expensive ad campaigns, and the colour schemes of branding all of a sudden [will] matter much less.” This time during quarantine, people have been able to reflect on what “real” really means, and people want transparency. Dr Devgan Scientific Beauty prides itself on being real with our customers and by sharing real customer photos and reviews. If you are interesting in reading more about each product, click here. For the full article, click here.

Vogue names Platinum Lip Plump one of the best Lip Balms to Soothe Chapped, Dry Lips

Dr. Devgan’s Platinum Lip Plump is a best-seller, has been featured across every fashion and beauty magazine, and is worn by many noote-worthy celebrities. It comes to no surprise that the Platinum Lip Plump had Vogue’s list of the  top 15 lip treatments to use for smooth lips. Not only does it help chapped lips, but it will plump them too!

Even though winter is over, chapped, dry lips can still arise, especially while we are spending more time inside. Not only does the Platinum Lip Plump have moisturizing properties, but it will also keep your lips firm and plump. Immediately  after applying, you will experience a minor tingle and then 1-2 minutes later your lips will increase about 1 to 2 millimeters in size. What’s unique about this lip plump is that your lips will stay plump for up to two hours following the application. What makes this lip plumper different from the others is that its plumping agent is a natural vitamin called niacin, so the typical “burning sensation” that is associated with a lip plump does not apply here! The niacin provides a gentle tingle and does not irritate or burn. 

Since summer is around the corner, we are currently offering a limited edition SPF 30 Platinum Lip Plump! This product has all the same amazing properties as the Platinum Lip Plump, except it has SPF 30 inside to protect your lips from UVA and UVB. The SPF 30 Platinum Lip Plump will be your summertime essential and is expected to sell out, so order yours soon! You can place an order here. To read the Vogue article, click here. 

Instagram Live Update

Since we are all in quarantine and staying home, more and more ways to stay entertained are rising. One of which being Instagram Live. Over the past few weeks, Dr. Devgan has gone live with a wide variety of exciting women. From nurses and doctors on the front lines to high-end designers, Dr. Devgan is chatting with them all!

One of the doctors Dr. Devgan had the pleasure of chatting with is Danielle Belardo, MD. Based in Philadelphia, Dr. Belardo is working on the front lines with sick patients who are battling COVID-19. Her and Dr. Devgan were able to chat about what it is like working on the front lines, what people should be doing during this time to stay healthy, how we need to stay hopeful, and more. If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Belardo and her efforts, you can find her on Instagram at @DanielleBelardoMD. Another fascinating Instagram live was with Rebecca Minkoff (@RebeccaMinkoff), founder of the global fashion brand, Rebecca Minkoff. Dr. Devgan was a guest on her live segment, The Happiest Hour, where she shared skincare tips and they discussed the importance of maintaining our well-being and mental health during quarantine.

Dr. Danielle Belardo, MD on the front lines

Dr. Devgan and Rebecca Minkoff on Instagram Live.

If you are looking for some fun entertainment, follow @LaraDevganMD on Instagram to get all updates on new Instagram Live segments! Interested in hearing from someone in particular? Send us an email at Beauty@LaraDevganMD.com and we will try our best to make it happen! The next Instagram Live is tonight, April 30th, at 8:00pm EST with Micaela Erlanger (@Micaela), celebrity and bridal stylist. Tune in live as they discuss all things bridal and celebrity style, red carpet style, how the industry is changing, fashion and style at home, and more!

Dr. Devgan and Gucci Westman (@GucciWestman) on Instagram Live.

Dr. Lina Soni, MD (@WhiteCoatDreams) with her children. You can read her Spotlight Interview here.

Spotlight interview with Lina Soni

Scroll down to read the full interview with Lina Soni, MD from the front lines.

1. How has the coronavirus affected your life? How has it affected the lives of your family and friends?

Coronavirus has affected my life deeply. By training, I am an Endocrinologist, but once we got insight of just how many patients would be affected by this I got pulled to cover wards and ICU shifts at our hospital which was deemed to be a COVID-only site. Knowing that my exposure level was going to be high, I knew I had to limit my interaction with my 1.5 and 3.5 year old daughters. My husband and I ultimately made the difficult decision to send our kids to Canada so they could be with my parents. Although I know my parents are spoiling them and showering them with love, it is so hard to be apart from them. Until now, my girls have never been away from both of us for even one day, so this was a huge decision for us. It's officially been one month (literally, today) since we've been apart and I miss them more than words can express, but ultimately know it was the best decision for their safety.

2. How are you staying calm and sane during your quarantine?

You know, besides from my day-to-day job being very different than my normal clinical duties and being away from my children, I think it's been otherwise relatively easy for me to stay sane because I still go into the hospital every day as I normally would. So I haven't really had much of a "quarantine" experience in that I haven't been cooped up at home like so many others. I feel fortunate that I have been able to continue working and really so grateful to have been able to serve during this heavy time. I think its important to recognize how big of an impact we on the frontlines have been having on so many families, they have so much faith in us right now that it provides a sense of calmness and pride.

3. How has COVID-19 affected your job?

If I do get a day off in-between ICU shifts, for example, I try to catch up on being an Endocrinologist by doing televisits from home, which is obviously very different than the norm of seeing patients in my clinic. But, it's worked. I think patient's have just been to touched to hear from me during this time, that they don't mind that the visit has to take place over the phone. I'm also lucky that most endocrine disorders can be managed and discussed over the phone -- while nothing can ever truly replace doing a history and physical with your patient in person, it is surprising how much we can accomplish over a thorough phone conversation.

4. How do you enjoy spending your time while in quarantine?

Again, I haven't had too much time actually being in quarantine, but on the intermittent days I have had off, I have found so much peace and solitude in doing puzzles. I love that the fully absorb me and allow to dedicate all my attention and focus on trying to find pieces that fit together, as simple as that sounds. It's been a sorts of mediation for me.

5. How are you staying positive and hopeful for the future?

The saying, "this too, shall pass," has never resonated deeper with me. I think we are all resilient and have faith that we'll all come out of this stronger. I keep reminding myself that tough moments in time never last forever.

Fun Facts:

3 things getting that changed your life this week
1) a 2000 piece puzzle my neighbors were kind enough to lend us
2) undereye concealer
3) hippeas organic chickpea puffs (SO good to snack on!)

First place you're going after quarantine: MONTREAL, CANADA TO PICK UP MY CHILDREN!!!!

I'm binge watching: Friends and Money Heist

I'm reading: New articles in journals as they come out with different perspectives on Coronavirus treatments, impacts, etc.

I'm cooking: my mother in-law's delicious tiramisu recipe

I'm trying to: FaceTime my kids as often as I can, but also not too much as to not make them start to feel sad and miss me, if that makes sense? It's a delicate balance that's so hard to explain. Take a bath on the days that schedule allows for -- it gives me some time to just be me, to be still and relax in the moment. It's a luxury I don't often get when my kids are home. I'm also trying to target my never-ending to-do list that I never usually have the time to get around to.

Spotlight interview with Ildi Pekar

Scroll down to read the full interview with Ildi Pekar, celebrity facialist and skincare enthusiast.

1. How has the coronavirus affected your life? How has it affected the lives of your family and friends?

To be honest with you at the beginning I really enjoyed being home with my family. I like to study with my kids, cook with my husband and be able to do things what you didn’t have time for before. Organize my closet and my paper works. However, it’s all been said I am ready to go back to my schedule. I miss work and truly miss my salon. I am super lucky having a fantastic team. I terribly miss them. Miss having lunch with them, have conversations with them and just be around them. I miss my clients as well. I have been in my business for over 12 years and some of the clients come to me since the first day, so we have a special bond. I miss talking and seeing them. The best feeling is when the clients come in with bad mood because their skin is not in a good shape, or they just don’t feel good and they leave happy and beautiful after my treatment. I miss seeing my friends, going out to restaurants, shopping and walking in the park.

2. How are you staying calm and sane during your quarantine?

I have been meditating for over 15 years, so meditation is part of my life. I think it’s ok to have a bad day, because not every day is going to be perfect, but we have to try make the best of it.  I decided when this all started, we will stick to our routine. Every morning when we wake up, I make our bed, open our windows to let the fresh air come into the house and I’ve been grateful for the new day. ️ Every night before I fall asleep I am very thankful what I accomplished in that day. I’m trying to teach my family to do the same. Definitely they're making good progress. I am so proud of them!

3. How has COVID-19 affected your job?

I took this extra time to do research and educate myself about herbs and ingredients for my future products. That I usually do in the middle of the night. I was never comfortable in front of the camera. I had to get use to do zoom meetings, video chats and classes. I become more social media active and even I made some videos.

4. How do you enjoy spending your time while in quarantine?

My family is in Europe. I talk to them almost every day, especially my parents. They are older and they have been in quarantine for weeks in a small apartment in the city. It is not that much fun for them. We read newspaper, cooking and baking with them what has been amazing.

Fun Facts:
I'm cooking: I always wanted to learn how to bake.  I have some friends who make amazing pastries and I’ve never been never good at it, till now. I think I’m almost up there with them. Watch out for Ildi's pastries! :)
I'm trying to: Paint!

You can find Ildi on Instagram by searching @ildipekarspa.