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The duration of a tummy tuck will depend on the size and profile of the patient and the extent of surgery required; whether full or partial. A full tummy tuck procedure may usually take between two to three hours. However, in exceptional circumstances where the patient’s size is large, or the patient has multiple scars, […]
Sometimes, diet and exercise can be attempted for many years before patients are able to see the results they desire. Other times, it may not achieve the reduction of fat in specific areas of the body. There are some parts of the body where fat can be stubborn and difficult to address. This may be […]
Known by different terms like Lipo-Sculpturing and Lipo-Contouring, the plastic surgery procedure widely known as Liposuction involves the removal of fat cells from a patient’s body. The most popular areas of the body where the liposuction procedure is performed include the waist, stomach, flanks, and the thigh area. Apart from these areas, the liposuction procedure […]
Recovery from liposuction surgery generally takes up to two weeks. However, a majority of patients are given the “go ahead” to engage in exercises after a week or a week and a half, depending on their individual recovery status. The primary postoperative symptom found in most liposuction patients is soreness, which can last up to […]
The most common liposuction technique used by plastic surgeons is the “tumescent” technique. This advanced type of cosmetic surgery includes the surgeon injecting a considerable amount of fluids into the area of the body which has been targeted for liposuction to be performed. These fluids are composed of saline, numbing medicine and a waking constrictor […]
The ideal candidates for a liposuction procedure are patients who have excessive amounts of fat in areas of the body like the flanks, stomach and thighs which don’t respond to special diets and regular exercise. Plastic surgeons seem to feel the most suitable physical structure is of those people who are somewhat over their recommended […]
Dr. Kwan uses several types of fillers, including what is known as Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic Acid is a material that dissolves when injected, over a period of three months to a year. It is marketed by different companies under different brand names, but the most common brands used today are Restylane and Juvéderm. Restylane lasts […]
Many patients who are faced with imperfections on the face that may contribute to the appearance of aging—including the development of laugh lines—are often ready to speak to a doctor about treatment. Dr. Edmund Kwan of the NY area is a plastic surgeon who often sees men and women who are unhappy with their aging […]
In the words of leading and expert plastic surgeons, a Botox® injection or a Botox® shot is a toxin which has the ability to paralyze a muscle up to its neuromuscular junction. In essence, when Botox® is injected into a muscle, it becomes paralyzed by the toxin. The key benefits of Botox® are its applications […]
A youthful appearance is just an injection away! At Dr. Edmund Kwan MD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in NY, patients can undergo surgical procedures and non-invasive treatments to improve their appearance. When wrinkles, lines, and folds are the problem, wrinkle injections can be the solution! Dr. Edmund Kwan offers a wide variety of injections, including […]
Botox is a toxin which has the capability to paralyze a muscle. When a patient receives a Botox shot, the toxin will affect the neuromuscular junction of the relevant muscle. The Botox toxin travels in and blocks the nerve and this in turn, results in the ceasing of stimulation of the muscle by the nerve. […]
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 […]