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Many Asian patients in the NYC area who are concerned about the shape and appearance of the bridge of their nose may consider the benefits of plastic surgery, specifically a nose job or “rhinoplasty.” The rhinoplasty procedure is a highly desirable option for individuals who feel their nose is not in balance or harmony with […]

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that is performed on the nose area. Dr. Edmund Kwan in New York regularly performs this surgery. This Board-certified plastic surgeon is proud to offer nose surgery for patients of all ethnicities. However, it is essential that a plastic surgeon understand the difference between the nose of an Asian patient […]

Rhinoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures in the country. Noses are a prominent feature on the face and come in all sizes and shapes, but there are also ethnic differences as well. When performing Asian nose surgery, it’s very important for the surgeon to pay close attention to the unique details […]

Rhinoplasty is one of the more popular procedures in plastic surgery. It has the potential to improve the overall appearance and the facial profile substantially. Asian rhinoplasty is particularly useful because Asians tend to have a smaller and flatter nose in proportion to the rest of their face. The best part about rhinoplasty is that […]

Rhinoplasty refers to the reshaping of the nose through surgery. There are many nuances in rhinoplasty that make it a highly sensitive procedure. The slightest error can lead to poor and very noticeable results. At the same time, the difference between good and great results is usually not more than a few millimeters. Therefore, rhinoplasty […]

Asian nose surgery or rhinoplasty, in many ways, is completely different from the non-Asian nose surgery. The reason is that most Asians tend to have a nose that is flattened at the top as well as at the tip, whereas Caucasians tend to have a pretty good hide under the dorsum, which is the top […]

Patients in the NYC area who are seeking one of the best rhinoplasty surgeons are encouraged to contact Dr. Edmund Kwan to learn about cosmetic treatments such as this. Rhinoplasty is another name for a “nose job.” The nose may be surgically altered for many reasons, which may include: Rhinoplasty surgery is a common procedure […]

Dr. Kwan believes that in doing Asian Rhinoplasty, the surgeon needs to be as conservative as possible. If the nose bridge is built too high, or the shape is changed too much, the person might actually look a bit more Caucasian and less Asian. It is equally important to understand the patient’s needs as to […]

Patients who are interested in addressing imperfections on their face may want to learn about the ways in which they can make dramatic improvements. Patients who are unhappy with the shape or alignment of their nose may find themselves speaking with a plastic and reconstructive surgeon such as Dr. Edmund Kwan, M.D. Dr. Kwan can […]

In typical Asian facial anatomy, the nose is usually flat and small in proportion to the rest of the face. The tip of the nose is often round and bulky, drooping down towards the upper lip. The resulting effect of these facial proportions speaks of descent, but may also lead to a lack of confidence […]