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Dr. Edmund Kwan, MD of the Manhattan area sees many women in his practice who are unhappy with their appearance. They may be struggling with their new body contours after pregnancy or the changes that have occurred to their breasts long after they have breastfed their children. They may be dealing with the self-consciousness of […]
A “Mommy Makeover” is a collection of surgical procedures which involves a patient’s entire body. Generally, in a “Mommy Makeover” process, the most common surgical areas are the breasts and the tummy of a patient. During the surgical process, the breasts are lifted and the stomach area is tightened to provide a lean and aesthetically […]
Motherhood is a rewarding part of life, but it can have negative effects on the contours and appearance of the body. When moms spend years breastfeeding their children, their breasts may begin to hang and look deflated. Abdominal changes from pregnancy may include excess skin, unwanted body contours, and even stretch marks. Excess fat around […]
A “Mommy Makeover” is a surgical procedure that involves the entire body of the patient – the breast and the tummy in particular. The procedure includes both lifting the breast as well as tightening the stomach area. Sometimes it may also include a liposuction procedure on the stomach, the flank area and even the thigh […]
Every patient has a different goal in mind when they seek a Mommy Makeover surgery. Therefore, the extent of the procedure will depend upon the needs and goals of the patient. For a patient looking for a complete body makeover, the surgery may involve both breasts being lifted and a tummy tuck procedure. This involves […]
Becoming a mother is a wonderful and fulfilling experience. However, many women are unhappy with the changes in their bodies during and after pregnancy. After several children, or even just one child, the body can alter dramatically. Women may notice that their breasts are not as full as they used to be and that their […]
The results which can be achieved through facial reconstruction surgery depend on the type of deformity the patient suffers from. Facial trauma patients can suffer from a number of different conditions. Some of them may not have bone injuries but several cuts which have left a disfiguring appearance due to several scars. These patients may […]
Many patients who visit the practice of Dr. Edmund Kwan to discuss facial reconstructive surgery are often well aware of the potential their appearance can have. Imperfections and injuries can result in a less-than-perfect look, which can be a source of embarrassment or low self-esteem for many patients in the New Jersey and NYC area. […]
Cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery are two separate branches of plastic surgery. The fundamental difference is that cosmetic surgery is an elective procedure, whereas reconstructive surgery is critically important. Reconstructive surgery is required in a situation where a part of the patient’s face or another external body part is damaged, broken, mutilated, burnt, disfigured, or […]
Reconstructive facial surgery is a surgery performed on the face of a patient who suffers from some sort of deformity caused due to facial trauma from incidents like car accidents, natural birth conditions, conditions of facial bone deformity, or even soft tissue deformity. In addition, reconstructive facial surgery involves patients who have had cancer surgery […]
The preoperative otoplasty appointment involves a detailed consultation with the patient that is critical to the success of the procedure. The plastic surgeon will conduct a close examination of the patient’s ears to estimate the extent of the problem. He will discuss the treatment options with the patient and explain how the ear will be […]
Many men and women are embarrassed at the signs of aging. After the age of 30, the skin begins to lose its natural stores of collagen and elastin, which maintain the youthful look patients want. Dr. Edmund Kwan and his team in New York City encourage patients to look at the options available to them […]