Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, FACS

Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, FACS Exceptional care by a top-ranked, board-certified female plastic surgeon in Manhattan. Chief Medical Officer at RealSelf.
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Dr. Lara Devgan is a Yale-educated, Johns Hopkins-instructed, and Columbia/ New York Presbyterian-trained plastic & reconstructive surgeon. Our services:
-Botox, fillers, skin care, and peels
-Face: facelift, necklift, chin liposuction, eyelid lift, rhinoplasty
-Breasts: breast implants, breast lift, breast reduction
-Body: liposuction, tummy tuck, body contouring, labiaplasty
-Breast cancer reconstruction
-Skin cancer/ Mohs reconstruction
-Reconstruction of facial and nasal fractures

Dr. Devgan is an attending plastic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Infirmary, New York Presbyterian Healthcare System (NYHQ), and Greenwich Hospital. She is fully licensed and credentialled in the practices of medicine and surgery in New York and Connecticut. Please visit www.LaraDevganMD.com for more information

My latest article in  on an important and nuanced topic: the highest caliber aesthetic surgical advancements are a bespo...
04/06/2026

My latest article in on an important and nuanced topic: the highest caliber aesthetic surgical advancements are a bespoke combination of surgical and nonsurgical procedures. The most exciting advanced in plastic and reconstructive surgery in my lifetime has been the coalescing of the realms of surgery and nonsurgical modalities— more definitive and yet more discreet procedures.

5 observations in my signature approach to finesse eyelid surgery and facial optimization 📐📐📐1. I begin with a structura...
04/05/2026

5 observations in my signature approach to finesse eyelid surgery and facial optimization 📐📐📐

1. I begin with a structural analysis, not a skin-only mindset. True blepharoplasty is not about removing excess, but about understanding the relationship between eyelid skin, orbicularis muscle, fat compartments, brow position, and the underlying bony orbit. Every millimeter matters, and I map this carefully before making a single incision.

2. I preserve and reposition rather than aggressively excise. Over-resection is the fastest way to create a hollow, aged, or operated look. My approach prioritizes fat conservation, subtle redistribution, and volume harmony, often integrating autologous fat grafting to maintain a smooth lid-cheek junction.

3. I treat the brow and temple as inseparable from the eyelid. A beautiful upper blepharoplasty is often incomplete without lateral brow support. My signature technique incorporates internal brow pexy through the same incision, allowing for elegant elevation without additional scars, particularly important in preserving masculine anatomy or natural identity.

4. I integrate the eyelids into global facial optimization. The eyelids do not exist in isolation. I frequently combine blepharoplasty with tear trough refinement, cheekbone support, skin quality improvement with erbium laser, and neuromodulator for dynamic balance. The goal is coherence across the entire face, not a single corrected feature.

5. I design for invisibility and identity preservation. The best blepharoplasty is the one you cannot see. Incisions are meticulously placed within natural creases, tissue handling is delicate, and vectoring is precise. My objective is not transformation, but restoration, so the patient looks like themselves, simply more rested, refined, and structurally supported.

Facial optimization 📐📐📐The power of many tiny finesse changes to the dorsum, radix, nasal tip, cheekbones, jawline, and ...
04/05/2026

Facial optimization 📐📐📐

The power of many tiny finesse changes to the dorsum, radix, nasal tip, cheekbones, jawline, and angulation of facial proportions. These are all very subtle changes, but together they make a profound impact on global facial beauty.

04/04/2026

5 nuances of upper face botox

1. I treat the forehead and brow as a single aesthetic unit, not isolated zones. Thoughtful modulation of the frontalis muscle alongside the depressors allows me to preserve lift where it is needed and reduce downward pull where it is excessive, creating a naturally elevated, balanced brow rather than a flat, over-relaxed forehead.
2. I am meticulous about preserving lateral brow elevation. By selectively softening the orbicularis oculi muscle laterally while maintaining frontalis support, I can create a subtle, elegant brow lift that opens the eyes without producing an artificial arch or “Spock brow.”
3. Glabellar treatment is about expression, not eradication. Careful dosing of the corrugator supercilii muscle and procerus muscle softens frown lines while preserving the ability to emote, avoiding the heavy, mask-like appearance that comes from over-treatment.
4. Microdosing and vectoring matter. I place small, strategically positioned aliquots to control how the brow moves in three dimensions, shaping lift, symmetry, and curvature rather than simply “turning off” muscles. This is where artistry and anatomy intersect.
5. I always account for baseline asymmetry and eyelid position. Subtle differences in brow height, lid heaviness, and muscle strength guide my injection pattern so that the final result looks harmonious, refreshed, and structurally supported—not just smoother, but more awake and refined.

04/04/2026

5 technical pearls for my approach to masseter Botox

1. I use masseter neuromodulator to treat both function and form. By relaxing an overactive masseter muscle, I can help reduce clenching, grinding, bruxism, and TMJ-related tension while also creating a more tapered, elegant lower face.
2. The key is precision. The masseter is a powerful chewing muscle, and beautiful results depend on careful dosing, exact placement, and a detailed understanding of facial anatomy so that the treatment softens bulk without compromising natural movement.
3. In patients who clench or grind, this treatment can reduce the excessive muscular force that contributes to jaw soreness, headaches, dental wear, and facial tension. The goal is not to make the face look frozen or weak, but to interrupt the cycle of overactivity.
4. Aesthetically, masseter neuromodulator can create a slimmer, more heart-shaped facial contour by narrowing an overly square or heavy lower face. This is one of the most effective ways to refine the jawline when the width is coming from muscle rather than bone or fat.
5. As with all facial optimization, I view this as part of a larger strategy. The most natural and beautiful results come from treating the face holistically, preserving strength and identity while reducing tension, improving comfort, and refining proportion.

04/04/2026

5 Ways I ensure lip augmentation looks natural

1. I begin with a comprehensive facial analysis, not the lips in isolation. I assess philtral length, dental show, chin projection, nasal base, and overall facial proportions because lips only look beautiful when they are in harmony with the surrounding anatomy.

2. I use a microdroplet technique with hyaluronic acid filler, placing tiny, precise aliquots in specific anatomical compartments. This allows me to build shape gradually and avoid the overfilled, migrated, or “shelf-like” appearance that signals poor technique.

3. I respect the natural architecture of the lip. I enhance the vermilion border, cupid’s bow, and tubercles rather than blurring them. The goal is definition and structure, not indiscriminate volume.

4. I prioritize proportion over size. The ideal upper-to-lower lip ratio, typically close to 1:1.6, is far more important than absolute fullness. Overfilling the upper lip is one of the fastest ways to lose natural beauty.

5. I treat lip augmentation as part of global facial optimization. Often, I will combine subtle lip enhancement with chin augmentation, neuromodulator to the perioral area, or even nasal refinement. When the entire face is balanced, the lips look naturally beautiful rather than obviously “done.”

04/02/2026

Subtle straightening and tip refinement with nonsurgical rhinoplasty

04/02/2026

Meticulousness in profile balancing with nonsurgical rhinoplasty and chin augmentation

04/02/2026

Facelift or injectables? Which approach is more appropriate given your anatomy, age, downtime, considerations, and goals?

04/02/2026

My signature approach to tear trough augmentation is grounded in precision, restraint, and a deep respect for periorbital anatomy, and it is best exemplified by my “sandwich technique.” Rather than placing filler in a single plane, I layer microdroplets of hyaluronic acid in distinct anatomical compartments, deep and superficial, to create a smooth, continuous transition from the lower eyelid to the cheek. The deep layer restores structural support along the orbital rim, while the more superficial layer refines contour and softens shadowing, much like carefully layering to eliminate irregularities without overcorrection. This technique allows me to avoid the pitfalls of puffiness, Tyndall effect, or unnatural fullness, and instead achieve a result that is imperceptible yet transformative. The goal is not to fill a hollow, but to reestablish harmony in one of the most delicate regions of the face, preserving light reflection, maintaining eyelid function, and enhancing the patient’s natural identity with millimeter-level accuracy.

04/02/2026

Facial optimization begins, always, with a meticulous and highly individualized analysis of facial anatomy. Before any intervention is considered, I study the face in layers, from the foundational bony architecture to the dynamic interplay of muscles, the distribution and quality of fat compartments, and the condition of the overlying skin. This is not a cursory assessment but a deliberate evaluation of proportion, symmetry, and balance, both at rest and in motion. I am looking for millimeter-level asymmetries, subtle volume deficiencies, and structural imbalances that influence how light reflects across the face and how identity is perceived. True optimization is not about adding or subtracting indiscriminately, but about understanding the underlying anatomy with precision so that every decision, whether surgical or nonsurgical, restores harmony while preserving the patient’s unique features.

04/02/2026

Erbium laser resurfacing is one of my most effective tools for restoring true skin quality, because it treats the surface with precision while stimulating meaningful regeneration beneath. The benefits are both immediate and cumulative:
1. Improves fine lines and wrinkles by resurfacing the epidermis and stimulating new collagen formation
2. Refines skin texture, creating a smoother, more even surface that reflects light beautifully
3. Reduces pigmentation irregularities such as sun damage and dyschromia for a clearer, more uniform tone
4. Provides subtle skin tightening through controlled thermal effect, enhancing firmness without excessive risk
5. Accelerates cellular turnover, allowing the skin to behave in a more youthful, regenerative way

When performed with meticulous technique and integrated into a broader skin strategy, the result is skin that looks healthier, smoother, and more luminous in a way that feels both natural and elevated.

Combine with Anti-Aging Collection for best results

Address

807 Park Avenue
New York, NY
10021

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12124522400

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