Refinery29 consults with Dr. Devgan on how COVID-19 Will Change the Cosmetic Dermatology & Plastic Surgery world

The world as we know it has changed drastically since the spread of COVID-19. School is now online, employees are working from home, and restaurants and stores are offering curbside pick up to customers. What else is different? The world of cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery. Refinery29 reporter, Lexy Lebsack, chats with Dr. Devgan, New York City-based, board-certified plastic surgeon, about how COVID-19 will affect cosmetic surgery.

According to Dr. Devgan, “Coronavirus has affected every aspect of [her] practice and the entire fabric of our community.” In order to survive, the cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery world is learning to quickly adapt to these changes in order to cater to everyone’s needs. Dr. Devgan predicts that a more natural look will be popular. Since we are spending more time at home, everyone is “becoming acquainted with what we actually look like”, so so-long are the days of overfilled lips and cheeks. Dr. Devgan explains how she believes that patients will be focusing more on balance over size for features like lips, breasts, and buttocks. Additionally, Dr. Devgan believes that she will see more people asking for minimally-invasive injectables rather than complex surgeries. Elective surgeries will be able to resume once the virus is controlled, however even so, it may be awhile until people feel comfortable with surgical protocols.

While these complications may shift trends, Dr. Devgan mentions how demand will never fully fade. We will still have patients who desire both injectables and surgery, and when the time is right, Dr. Devgan will be able to do so. We are currently holding a waitlist for patients, both new and existing, who with to be contacted once we officially reopen. If you would like to be added, please email Office@LaraDevganMD.com with your full name and phone number. For the time being, Dr. Devgan is offering virtual consultations! If you are interested in setting one up, please contact Office@LaraDevganMD.com. If you would like to read the full article, click here.

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.

Platinum Lip Plump wins Harper's Bazaar Anti-Aging Award

Harper’s Bazaar recently released the 2020 Anti-Aging Award winners and it comes to no surprise that the Platinum Lip Plump won in the makeup category for the Best Instant Lip Plumper. Aside from Harper’s Bazaar, the Platinum Lip Plump has been featured across Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, Allure, and more. This product is one of our best-sellers and will soon be available online at Sephora.

Within the makeup category is what Harper’s Bazaar claims to be “the best foolproof foundations, creaseless concealer, and color cosmetics that deliver instant anti-aging results.” Loss of volume is common as we get older, so the Platinum Lip Plump is a great way to add voluptuous volume without any filler. Not only does it add visible volumization, but it will also naturally tint your lips and keep them hydrated and nourished. Right after applying, you will feel a light tingle followed by plump lips 1-3 minutes after the initial application. What many people do not know is that once your lips are plump, they will stay plump for 1-2 hours and you can even apply your favorite shade of lipstick right on top! What causes the plumping you may wonder? Niacin, which is a form of vitamin B3, and is what safely and gently vasodilates the lip tissue.

According to Harper’s Bazaar, the Platinum Lip Plump is the “Best Instant Lip Plumper.” Further, “the next best thing to an actual lip injection appointment with prominent plastic surgeon Lara Devgan is a bottle of her Platinum Lip Plump. Swipe it on to noticeably boost your lip volume for a few hours. It also hydrates and nourishes like a luxury lip balm, so you can go ahead and apply your favorite lipstick right on top.” Don’t believe us? Try it for yourself! If you have always wanted more voluminous lips but do not want to spend the money for filler or wish to get injections, the Platinum Lip Plump is a great alternative. To purchase, click here. To read the entire list of 2020 Anti-Aging Award winners, click here. Additionally, click here to view our new SPF 30 Platinum Lip Plump, the same great gloss with UVA/UVB protectant, perfect for summer.

Dr. Devgan is now offering web-based educational courses for any interested during quarantine

Are you a current or aspiring plastic surgeon, or just interested in learning about the industry? Now you can! Dr. Devgan is now offering web-based educational courses highlighting her unique expertise on some of her most popular non-surgical injectable treatments.

What better way to spend you quarantine than to subscribe to Dr. Devgan’s online Beauty Metrics Master Classes?! Since Dr. Devgan had to postpone her in-person Beauty Metrics course this spring, she has decided to bring light to the situation by offering her master class on finesse facial optimization in the form of educational webinars! Now, you can register online to tune in to courses on topics like non-surgical rhinoplasty, suspension browlift / PDO threadlift for “cat eyes”, neuromodulators, suspension midface and jowllift, lip augmentation techniques, and tear trough augmentation techniques. Each webinar is roughly one hour long and will be available for reply incase the timing does not work out exactly or if you would like to review anything. Additionally, if there is a course that has already happened and you would still like to watch it, feel free to email Office@LaraDevganMD.com and we can provide you with a digital recording.

While this is a difficult time, all we can do is make the best out of the situation. The Beauty Metrics Webinars are a great way to stay educated on all things injectables and will help further your knowledge so that we can come out of quarantine with a better understanding of these techniques! If you need any assistance signing up, feel free to email Office@LaraDevganMD.com or Beauty@LaraDevganMD.com. Additionally, you can sign up and view all of them here.