Dr. Lara Devgan is a world-renowned board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York City, celebrated for her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to natural results. With a focus on patient care and modern technology, she has popularized innovative concepts such as “facial optimization,” suture suspension lifting, and the contemporary approach to nonsurgical rhinoplasty. Her pioneering use of the zip stitch technique has set new standards for beautiful closures in blepharoplasty, facelift, and lip lift surgeries.

An accomplished academic, Dr. Devgan graduated from Yale College before attending Johns Hopkins Medical School and the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. She completed her residency and fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Columbia/Cornell-New York Presbyterian Hospital and was awarded the prestigious National Institutes of Health T32 Predoctoral Clinical Research Fellowship to study surgical outcomes. Her expertise encompasses both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, with a particular focus on facial aesthetics and complex reconstructive cases.

In addition to her surgical practice, Dr. Devgan serves as an attending surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, and the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Infirmary, where she plays a vital role in educating the next generation of plastic surgeons. She is a recognized medical expert for ABC News, an editorial consultant for The Lancet, and has held various prestigious roles, including former Chief Medical Officer of RealSelf.

Dr. Devgan’s contributions to the field have earned her numerous accolades, including being named New York’s “#1 female cosmetic surgeon” by RateMDs and featured in prominent media outlets like The New York Times, Forbes, and Vogue. As the founder and CEO of Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty, a luxury medical-grade skincare line, and host of the Beauty Bosses podcast, she continues to influence the industry while living in Manhattan with her husband and children.