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If you are unhappy with the size of your forehead, you are not alone. Many men and women who come to us with this concern have been self-conscious about the issue for many years and have tried to disguise it with different hairstyles, hats, or accessories. A large forehead can take away from symmetry and balance in the face, making the feature feel embarrassingly prominent. Fortunately, Dr. Kwan offers a solution to large foreheads. Forehead reduction surgery, also sometimes referred to as hairline lowering surgery, is an effective way to balance facial features. If you are in the Queens, NY … Continue reading “Forehead reduction surgery is available from your Queens, NY plastic surgeon”

Are you happy with your chin? If you are reading this, chances are you are one of many Americans who find that your chin is too large and does not fit in well with your other facial features. With a moderate reshaping/reduction of the bone, Dr. Edmund Kwan is providing more pleasing facial contours to patients who visit him at any one of his NYC offices. With a chin reduction, results should provide a perfectly natural look and leave patients with a face that is better contoured than ever before. There are so many benefits associated with a chin reduction … Continue reading “If you are unhappy with the shape or contour of your chin, a chin reduction may be the answer you want in NYC”

If the eyes are the window to the soul, what are your eyes communicating to the world? Do they align with how you really feel about yourself? Do they suggest that you’re older than you are, and that your lifestyle and medical status is unhealthy? All of us can appear tired from time to time, due to factors such as a poor night’s sleep (we are tired!) or dehydration. But, as skin begins to lose structural support and elasticity, “worn” and exhausted eyes may become a static feature of your face that doesn’t match your inner vibrancy and health. Treatments … Continue reading “Awaken aging eyes with injectable treatments in NYC”

The jawline or lower third portion of your face holds a lot of influence over the appearance of the rest of your face. Furthermore, an angular or “boxy”-shaped face tends to convey more masculine attributes, whereas a softer, more oval-shaped face tends to be associated with feminine features. Likewise, a larger, stronger jawline is often sought by many male patients, whereas female patients who seek jaw reshaping surgery in NYC at Edmund Kwan, MD do so to minimize a wide jaw in favor of a smaller, more delicate appearance. As a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with extensive experience treating … Continue reading “From bone surgery to nonsurgical muscular reduction, let your features shine with jaw reshaping in NYC”

Technically known as “rhinoplasty,” the “nose job” involves altering a facial feature that plays a central role in your overall appearance, health and wellbeing. Your nose removes irritants and conditions and filters air. So, when you have a problem with your nose, it can have far-reaching consequences for every aspect of your life. A custom designed nose implant in Queens NY at the Flushing office of Edmund Kwan, MD is among those rhinoplasty procedures that can transform your confidence and quality of life – for the better. A surgeon with expertise in nasal problems Due to the nature of this … Continue reading “Ease nasal, breathing problems; improve your profile with a custom designed nose implant in Queens NY”

Edmund Kwan, MD is the rare provider in the United States to offer procedures such as reduction of the forehead, jawbone, or cheekbones. A board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive craniofacial and reconstructive experience, Dr. Edmund Kwan is also among the few plastic surgeons Stateside to invest in technologies such as 3-Dimensional imaging. When combined with Dr. Kwan’s artistic and technical skill, as well as his many satisfied, diverse patients over more than 20 years in practice, you have a powerful ally to safely achieve the look you’ve always wanted at Edmund Kwan, MD. Cheekbone reduction with 3D imaging in Fort … Continue reading “Experience the benefits of virtual cheekbone reduction with 3D imaging in Fort Lee NJ”

All successful plastic surgery procedures start with educated consumers. As a visitor to the online destination of Edmund Kwan, MD, your search to find an experienced plastic surgeon you can trust in NYC is off to a great start. While the motivations for your procedure may be primarily cosmetic improvement, you are putting your health in the hands of your surgeon and his or her surgical team. It’s critical to select a practice with the right combination of professionals, facilities, technologies, and equipment to safely and skillfully perform your specific procedure. Moreover, a plastic surgeon you can trust will listen … Continue reading “The search to find an experienced plastic surgeon you can trust in NYC is over!”

Regain youthful facial definition. Reveal a smoother, more contoured forehead. Awaken tired eyes. Banish a bulky facial shape. All these improvements and more can be seen, without injections or going under the knife. Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Edmund Kwan, uses the latest technology for facial contouring so Queens NY area patients can see their post-treatment selves long before the procedure date. Edmund Kwan, MD – Where unparalleled expertise and sophisticated tech meet From his offices in Flushing, Manhattan, and Fort Lee, Dr. Kwan offers procedures that are hard to find in the United States. Without Dr. Kwan’s surgical … Continue reading “For procedures you can’t find elsewhere, latest technology for facial contouring, turn to Queens NY surgeon”

There are countless products available online and at the drugstore that claim to work wonders on everything from wrinkles to age spots. Some products claim to work miracles on scars. Many of these over-the-counter and home remedy “miracle-workers” have little research behind them to support their claims. We encourage you to trust the health and beauty of your skin to medical professionals who understand the science behind the many scar treatment products and therapies. As a Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Edmund Kwan knows how to make scars disappear or improve their appearance. From his offices in New Jersey, Manhattan, and … Continue reading “Board-certified plastic surgeon in New Jersey explains how to make scars disappear, safely”

Many of Edmund Kwan, MD’s patients are thrilled to know they don’t have to travel overseas to benefit from procedures that are often associated with Asian patients and Asian plastic surgeons. As a New York City Asian Plastic Surgeon Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Edmund Kwan has demonstrated both technical competence and built a practice with a diverse patient base. When patients first visit with Dr. Kwan, they are often seeking to achieve facial balance or a well-proportioned physique. These goals may be safely achieved with a wide variety of procedures performed at Edmund Kwan, MD’s … Continue reading “Asian plastic surgeon spotlights popular procedures at his New York City office”