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Jul 22

Patients of Asian descent may need to see a plastic surgeon who has experience in providing ethnic surgery to maintain their heritage. Dr. Edmund Kwan, MD of the NYC area can help with many facial surgeries geared towards patients of Asian descent. Many Asian patients come to the practice of Dr. Edmund Kwan, MD to […]

Jul 22

Dr. Edmund Kwan, MD of NYC is a plastic surgery specialist who provides a wide range of procedures for his patients, but is most notably known for his treatment of ethnic body image concerns. It is not uncommon for Asian patients to come his practice for advice on reconstructing the nose with Asian rhinoplasty. Asian […]

Jul 22

Patients in the New York area who are interested in ethnic rhinoplasty procedures are often curious as to who they can visit for help. At Edmund Kwan, M.D., patients of all ethnicities are welcome to find out more about the wide range of services provided to new and existing patients. Dr. Edmund Kwan is a […]

Jul 22

Patients who have undesirable facial contours may find that a procedure such as cheekbone reduction can help in reducing the appearance of a wide face. This procedure is commonly done for Asian patients who tend to have more noticeable cheekbones that can affect their appearance and cause some to feel self-conscious about how they look. […]

Jul 22

Dr. Edmund Kwan, MD helps hundreds of patients every year in the NY area feel more confidence by addressing imperfections of the body with plastic surgery solutions. From breast augmentation to liposuction, he can help maintain one’s natural appearance while enhancing specific areas of the face and body. One common treatment done in his practice […]

Jul 22

Dr. Edmund Kwan, MD is committed to providing plastic and reconstructive surgery for patients of all ethnicities. He specializes in providing Asian plastic surgery for those in the NYC area, as he understands the benefits of blending in with one’s Asian roots. Patients who want a more attractive “Asian appearance” can enjoy cosmetic surgeries at […]

Jul 22

Dr. Edmund Kwan of New York has seen many patients in his practice requesting nose surgery. A rhinoplasty is a surgical treatment that is done to recontour the nose cosmetically. It can be done to change the appearance of the nose or to reconstruct the nose to facilitate breathing or address birth defects. In most […]

Jul 22

In the majority of cases, patients recover from a Rhinoplasty procedure in about a week or two. However, a patient can certainly go out and about in public after several days. The most common postoperative symptoms that patients experience are black and blue eyes and some swelling. Nasal splints will also be used in some […]

Jul 22

Many Asian patients who visit Dr. Edmund Kwan of NYC are often interested in enhancing their appearance by having a rhinoplasty procedure performed. A rhinoplasty is also known to most Americans as a “nose job” and it can be done to change the shape and size of the nose. Most patients who are of Asian […]

Jul 21

When patients have been unable to achieve the desired results of turning back the hands of time with cosmetic injectables, it may be time for them to consider the benefits of a facelift in Manhattan. Facelift procedures are often done when alternative solutions no longer work. Dr. Edmund Kwan is a Board-certified plastic surgeon who […]

Jul 21

It is common for Asian patients to be dealing with a specific type of facial shape. The Asian face is often large, flat, and wide with prominent cheekbones and jawbones. The forehead has a tendency to be extremely flat or ever retruded, as well as the chin. This is a common complaint for patients who […]

Jul 21

The basic procedure of a facelift involves making incisions around the ear and the temporal area behind the ear in order to pull up and elevate the skin. Following the elevation of the skin, the facial muscle is tightened, lifted up, the skin is pulled, and the excess skin is neatly removed. This entire surgical […]