Dr. Lara Devgan, is a world-renowned, board-certified plastic surgeon, based in New York City. She is known for her attention to millimeter level details, natural results, and an exacting commitment to patient care and modern technology. She popularized the concepts of “facial optimization,” suture suspension lifting, the modern approach to nonsurgical rhinoplasty, and the use of the zip stitch in beautiful closures for blepharoplasty, facelift, and lip lift surgery.

Dr. Devgan attended Yale College, Johns Hopkins Medical School, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Columbia/ Cornell- New York Presbyterian Hospital Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency & Fellowship, and obtained a coveted National Institutes of Health T32 Predoctoral Clinical Research Fellowship to study surgical outcomes. Her surgical expertise spans cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, focusing on facial aesthetics, advanced body contouring, and complex reconstructive cases. As a respected attending surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Infirmary, Dr. Devgan not only practices but also contributes to educating the next generation of plastic and reconstructive surgeons.

Dr. Devgan is a medical expert for ABC News, an editorial consultant for The Lancet, the former Chief Medical Officer of Realself, and an international lecturer in medical and surgical topics. Dr. Devgan is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Recognized as New York's "#1 female cosmetic surgeon" by RateMDs and featured in The New York Times, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Guardian UK, Vogue, Glamour, Allure, Town & Country, Elle, Marie Claire, and more, Dr. Devgan has also been named to "America's Top Plastic Surgeons.” She is the founder and CEO of luxury medical-grade skincare line Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty and the host of the Beauty Bosses podcast. Dr. Devgan lives in Manhattan with her husband and children.

My philosophy

Natural results without obvious signs of surgery.

The most advanced surgical and nonsurgical techniques.

“I am passionate about giving my patients the most natural, elegant looking results with the shortest possible recovery times. My focus for every patient is attention to detail, technical excellence, superior medical knowledge, an artistic eye, and compassionate care. I am a fourth generation physician and a third generation surgeon. As someone who was trained during the modern era of plastic surgery, my goal is to use the most advanced techniques available to restore and rejuvenate your body and face. I will tailor my techniques to your specific desires. You are my priority, and your results matter to me.” -Dr. Lara Devgan

Welcome to my practice.

How Other Surgeons Describe Dr. Devgan

"Ethical"

Dr. Devgan is "an excellent, hardworking, and above all else ethical physician... [She] is technically excellent, well read, and a very accomplished medical writer, in addition to being a gifted surgeon." -Private Practice Plastic Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery in New York City

"Extremely talented"

Dr. Devgan "is intelligent, thoughtful, and extremely talented. She has a long history of multiple contributions to the medical field, both in basic research and medical writing." -Private Practice Plastic Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery in New York City

"Exceptional technical dexterity"

"In all aspects of her work, Dr. Devgan has exhibited a high degree of professionalism. Her attitude has been one of resolute commitment to the acquisition of knowledge and skill in the field of surgery. Her performance... was outstanding in every regard. She displayed great attention to detail, laudable creativity in problem solving, exceptional technical dexterity, and poise in difficult situations... My colleagues and I expressed admiration for her work. Dr. Devgan's most salient strengths are her high intelligence and good judgment. These qualities permit her to evaluate problems quickly and correctly, to act decisively, and to communicate clearly. Her presentations at surgery conferences were superior to any that I have witnessed." -Academic General Surgeon and Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery in New York City

"She will always do the right thing"

Dr. Devgan is a "well-trained, highly skilled, moral and ethical plastic surgeon... She will take fantastic care of her patients... She is conscientious and detail-oriented... I am convinced she will always do the right thing in terms of delivering patient care that puts patients first." -Academic Plastic Surgeon and Professor of Plastic Surgery in New York City

"Her skill as a senior surgeon is well above that of her peers"

Dr. Devgan is "quite knowledgeable, hardworking, and totally reliable. Her skill as a senior surgeon is well above that of her peers. In addition, she has demonstrated a superb level of patient care in following both the clinic patients, and the patients of individual attending surgeons." -Private Practice Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery in New York City