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If you are considering breast implants, chances are you have quite a few questions about the procedure. Dr. Edmund Kwan is an experienced surgeon in the NYC area who has decades of experience with breast augmentations. We’ve compiled a list of the following questions that are common among patients before their procedure. What are the […]
Having large breasts can be a concern for many women in NYC. Large breasts can impact your appearance, making you look disproportionate. Even worse, they are heavy, which can cause significant pain and discomfort. If you are experiencing cosmetic or physical discomfort from having breasts, help is available in the form of breast reduction surgery […]
It’s natural for our bodies to change as we age, but for some people, these changes can be drastic. Major life events such as pregnancy and dramatic weight loss can leave extra skin in the abdominal section of your body. The tummy tuck procedure from Dr. Kwan in Manhattan can remove excess tissue and skin […]
There are different types of brow lift surgeries. The Coronal Brow Lift surgery makes an incision in the scalp all the way across. This is normally regarded as the gold standard of Brow lift surgery, where the results tend to be the best. However, there are more limited incision brow lift surgery options available too. […]
A brow lift is performed through an incision in the scalp, under the hair. Therefore, the scar remains hidden within the scalp. From there, the surgery is done all the way down to the brow area, and the entire brow is elevated. Thereafter, the brow is placed back in its proper position. This means that […]
When you make eye contact with another individual, it can make or break a first impression. Awakened, wide-open eyes can give the appearance of being refreshed, renewed, and be a sign of youth. As patients age, they may notice that their brows and eyes begin to droop and sag, giving a more aged appearance to […]
Many patients are unaware that they need a brow lift. They complain about the droopiness of their eyes and assume that they are in need of eyelid surgery. However, all they may be requiring is a brow lift because it is the brow that may be sagging. This is especially true of patients who have […]
Aging can have a negative impact on one’s appearance. Many men and women who have horizontal and vertical lines around the forehead area and want to appear better rested are welcome to contact Dr. Edmund Kwan in the New Jersey area to speak to a professional about a procedure known as a browplasty. A browplasty, […]
Patients can usually go back to work within 10 days after the surgery. Recovery is much faster than what most patients think and is much faster compared to a facelift because the incision gets hidden within the scalp. Following the surgery, the patient may experience some swelling, as well as black and blue eyes. However, […]
Nearly 15 years ago, forehead contouring surgeries were not as common as they are now. During that time, most forehead contouring procedures were done on patients who met with car accidents which caused permanent indentation or forehead irregularity from dents or breaks in the forehead bone. Moreover, patients who had prior surgery for forehead irregularities […]
Complications arising from a forehead contouring surgery are minimal since bone cement is used instead of silicone implants. When a silicone implant is inserted and used in a forehead contouring procedure, numerous complications can arise. Some of these include fluid accumulation, visible borders of the implant, and implant extrusion. In contrast, the use of bone […]
Forehead contouring is a cosmetic surgery involving a patient’s forehead area from the upper eyebrow to the scalp line, and from one side to the other of the head. When a patient undergoes a forehead contouring surgery, the earlier mentioned facial area is made slightly smoother and less protrusive. Applications of Forehead Contouring Even though […]