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Many plastic and cosmetic surgery offices in NYC focus on offering services to augment or plump up the face. As a Board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in working with Asian patients, Dr. Edmund Kwan understands there are many men and women who desire the opposite of those conventional services that may be available at other surgical centers. Whereas some cultures value high and prominent cheekbones, others place immense value and find great beauty in smaller, more delicate features (including the cheeks). The latter type of patient generally doesn’t desire dermal fillers to add more prominence to the cheeks. Likewise, these patients … Continue reading “Transform or restore desirable contours with effective face reduction treatments in New York, NY”

Does your face shape not “match” your softer, more delicate features? Do you hide sharper angles behind your hair? Perhaps, your face appears more angular and less oval than it once did? Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Edmund Kwan, and his skilled team in Manhattan, Flushing, and New Jersey can help you attain the face shape and overall feminine features that may have always eluded you. Likewise, they can correct the root cause of unwanted changes to your appearance over time. Depending on the source of your concerns, jawbone reduction in the New York, NY area at the offices of Edmund … Continue reading “Restore facial balance and confidence with jawbone reduction techniques in New York, NY”

Concerns over the appearance and feel of post-mastectomy breasts should not hold you back from the successful recovery you deserve. Breast augmentation treatment in New York City at the offices of Dr. Edmund Kwan aids in your journey to feeling and looking like “you” again. We’re honored to be a partner in your recovery, and work with your oncologist as a part of your multi-disciplinary cancer care team. A word on timing Coordination with all members of your cancer treatment team is vital. A Harris Interactive study released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons found only 19 percent of … Continue reading “Skilled surgeon coordinates breast augmentation with cancer treatment in New York City for the best outcome”

Cheekbones (or zygoma) play big roles in the overall appearance of the face. The shape and size of the cheekbones help or hamper the look of other facial features; for example, big eyes may appear smaller when overwhelmed by wide cheeks. Likewise, smaller eyes may look bigger when paired with attractive, beautifully-proportioned cheekbones. In turn, few procedures can dramatically improve the appearance of the face quite like cheekbone reduction treatment in Queens, NY. Few plastic surgeons in New York City and beyond have the training and expertise to offer this type of surgery. Instead, what you may come across is … Continue reading “Achieve beautiful balance and contours with safe and skilled cheekbone reduction treatment in Queens, NY”

You’re content. But people think you’re angry. You’re well-rested. But people say you look tired. The birthdate on your driver’s license is far younger than the reflection in the mirror indicates. If these types of concerns trouble you, you’ve come to the right place to achieve a youthful, pleasant, well-rested appearance! A Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Edmund Kwan safely and skillfully improves the appearance of the eye area and, in some cases, visual acuity. While your trusted cosmetic surgeon in New York explains how a brow lift is done, Dr. Kwan only knows if it’s the best approach for you … Continue reading “Cosmetic surgeon in New York explains how a brow lift is done”

Dr. Edmund Kwan and his team know there are a multitude of factors to consider when exploring options to look and feel your best; notably, they understand you’ll need to weigh the returns from treatment with your investment of time and money. He’s happy to introduce you to the cost and benefits of breast reconstruction treatment in NYC and looks forward to discussing these factors with you in person during a consultation at his Manhattan, Flushing, or New Jersey office. A look at costs  Dr. Kwan and his staff take pride in being very transparent about costs. Those numbers account … Continue reading “NYC specialist discusses the benefits; cost considerations of breast reconstruction after cancer treatment”

Some patients seek to add volume to the cheeks, or to define the jawline. But many Asian patients seek the expertise of Dr. Edmund Kwan and his team to do the opposite: reduce prominent zygoma or cheekbones, and the mandible or jawbone. End your search for a facial bone reduction surgeon in NYC. with Dr. Kwan. A Board-certified surgeon, Dr. Kwan has more than 18 years of experience treating Asian patients with specialized plastic and reconstructive services. He understands ethnic patients’ unique facial anatomy and specific needs. You’ll be thrilled with the face staring back at you in the mirror … Continue reading “Benefit from facial bone reduction by NYC plastic surgeon and expert in reconstructive services”

Trim stubborn pockets of fat that “resist” diet and exercise and boost fabulous curves in a single procedure with the Brazilian Butt Lift. This type of buttock augmentation is popular in NYC, and beyond, because it’s considered a relatively low-risk procedure with a high rate of success. Plus, butt enhancement surgery gets desirable results in areas of the body that are notoriously difficult to alter with exercise alone. Reshape or restore Maybe you’ve been dissatisfied with the projection or shape of your backside for as long as you can remember. Have changes over time affected how your clothes drape or … Continue reading “Searching for butt enhancement? Reveal curves with buttock augmentation surgery in NYC”

Face reduction surgery in NYC at the office of Edmund Kwan, MD is not any one procedure or technique. The approach Dr. Kwan and his team take to surgery is as unique as you are! Procedures designed to reduce the appearance of the cheeks and jawline maintain or restore beautiful balance among facial features. They may also be combined with augmentation procedures as a “profile surgery.” The right facial plastic surgeon for your procedure Dr. Kwan is Board-certified in plastic surgery, a distinction that requires demonstrated knowledge and clinical experience in this specialized discipline. Furthermore, he has around two decades … Continue reading “NYC plastic surgeon helps you love your facial contours with face reduction surgery”

Your eyes can speak volumes without you saying a word. Are your eyes telling the world that you’re angry, even when you’re perfectly content? Do they suggest you’re far older than you are? If you can relate to either one of these situations, you may be a candidate for a Brow Lift in NYC at the offices of Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Edmund Kwan. Dr. Kwan understands the demands on your body for healing following the procedure. Here, Dr. Kwan and his skilled, professional team answer a common question, “What Should I Expect After Brow Lift Surgery?” and … Continue reading “Patients in NYC ask, “What Should I Expect After Brow Lift Surgery?””