Must read blogs from Aesthetics

Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, is a Yale-educated, Hopkins-instructed, and Columbia-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon in New York. She writes about various practice management issues, social media integration and helpful resources for patients considering procedures. Read on for a sampling of her most popular blogs.

Lara Devgan

Five tips on using Instagram for physicians and surgeons from @nyplasticsurgeon

Although many traditionalist physicians and surgeons — including myself — have at some point been reluctant to embrace the internet as a professional tool, it's impossible to deny that the digital era has arrived. According to the Pew Research Center, 87% of American adults use the Internet, 58% own a smartphone, and 72% of internet users say they looked online for health information within the past year. Read more

Breast Reconstruction 101: A basic primer about reconstructing your breasts after cancer

While breast cancer can be a trying and life-altering diagnosis, plastic surgical techniques for breast cancer reconstruction have improved significantly over the past several decades. Women facing mastectomy have a variety of options when it comes to breast reconstruction, and post-operative results are better than ever. Read more

How to choose a plast ic surgeon: It's a big decision, choose wisely

Finding a plastic surgeon is a big decision, since your surgeon's work will stay with you forever. Here are a few tips for choosing wisely, from my perspective as a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in New York. Read more