meet dr. devgan
Dr. Lara Devgan is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in New York City, internationally recognized for her millimeter-level precision, natural aesthetic philosophy, and unwavering commitment to patient care.
Education
Dr. Devgan earned her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she also completed a Master’s in Public Health with a focus on Epidemiology and Biostatistics. She has trained extensively across the globe, including as a World Health Organization intern in Geneva, Switzerland, a surgical rotator at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, and a volunteer at the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
Dr. Devgan was one of only 10 recipients of the prestigious National Institutes of Health T32 Grant, which she used to advance research in surgical outcomes. She completed her plastic and reconstructive surgery residency and fellowship through the Columbia and Cornell program at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Devgan is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Her practice blends scientific rigor, surgical mastery, and artistic sensitivity, making her one of the most sought-after aesthetic surgeons in the world.
Academic and Advisory Roles
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Devgan is an influential voice in media, academia, and industry. She serves on the Editorial Board of The Lancet, helping advance rigorous medical scholarship. As a medical expert for ABC News, World News Tonight, The Doctors, and The Today Show, she translates complex scientific insights into accessible guidance for the public. She also provides strategic expertise as a member of the Elle Magazine Advisory Board and as a contributing writer for Forbes, shaping discussions at the intersection of science, beauty, and wellness.
Philosophy of Care
“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. 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, tailoring my approach to each patient’s specific desires. You are my priority, and your results matter to me."
— Dr. Lara Devgan
More about Dr. Devgan
Artistry and Classical Training
Long before entering medicine, Dr. Devgan trained as a classical artist. Her background in drawing, painting, and sculpture—developed through advanced coursework and studio study at institutions including the Getty Villa Museum—cultivated her understanding of proportion, symmetry, and human form. This artistic foundation deeply informs her surgical approach. She sees the face and body as living sculpture, where line, contour, and shadow must harmonize to create beauty that is balanced, natural, and emotionally resonant. Her hands, equally at home with charcoal and scalpel, bring an artist’s precision to every surgical decision.
Watch a compilation of Dr. Lara Devgan's original medical sketches as she analyzes and maps each patient's unique facial anatomy. Featured in the video to the right, these hand-drawn illustrations demonstrate the precision, artistry, and surgical planning that underpin every consultation. More than simple drawings, they reflect a personalized approach to aesthetic medicine—translating years of surgical expertise into thoughtful, individualized treatment plans designed to achieve balanced, natural-looking results.
Surgical Innovation and Instrument Design
Dr. Lara Devgan's custom-designed surgical instruments were recognized in PIN–UP magazine's "40 Objects" feature, highlighting their significance beyond the operating room. Designed with precision, balance, and ergonomics in mind, the instruments reflect the belief that surgical tools should evolve alongside the surgeons who use them. By rethinking long-standing design conventions, they help support greater comfort, control, and accuracy during delicate aesthetic procedures.
The feature also underscores a broader conversation about human-centered design in medicine. Historically, many surgical instruments were developed around dimensions that favored larger hands, despite the growing number of women entering the profession. Dr. Devgan's instruments represent a more inclusive approach—one that recognizes how thoughtful design can improve the surgical experience while empowering the next generation of physicians. They stand as both practical innovations and symbols of a field that continues to evolve toward greater equity, precision, and excellence.
Founder & Ceo of Scientific Beauty
Dr. Devgan is the founder and CEO of Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty, a luxury skincare line rooted in the fusion of clinical science and aesthetic sophistication. Her mission is to democratize access to medical-grade skincare—creating formulations that deliver measurable results without compromising elegance or integrity. Each product embodies her surgical ethos: precision, efficacy, and the pursuit of beauty through evidence. The brand’s guiding philosophy, “Efficacy is the new luxury,” reflects her belief that skincare should be intelligent, powerful, and honest.
