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Aug 23

Nose reshaping is the third most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States, following only breast augmentation and liposuction as the surgeries most frequently performed by plastic surgeons. While three of the top five surgical procedures focused on the body, three of the top five minimally-invasive or nonsurgical treatments focused on the face. Why […]

Jul 25

While every patient is different, as a board-certified surgeon with experience treating many patients of Asian descent, Dr. Edmund Kwan understands these patients’ unique anatomies. There are considerable ethnic nasal and facial variations. These differences are important, because they influence the best approach or technique taken for rhinoplasty or Asian Nose Job in New York […]

Dec 12

One of the most prominent features of the face is the nose. It can make or break one’s overall appearance. When patients have a nose that is imperfectly proportioned or misshapen, they may be drawing unwanted attention to their face. This can cause others to notice the imperfections of the face more than the other […]

Dec 08

Most people have heard of the phrase “nose job” and may even know someone who has had one, but do you really know what a nose job is? The rhinoplasty procedure is a surgery to reshape the nose and restore balance to the face. Because the nose is the most prominent feature on the face, […]

Sep 12

Having an attractive, proportionate nose is important to many people in the NYC area, which is why it’s one of our most common plastic surgery procedures. If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your nose, Dr. Edmund Kwan can help. Why patients choose rhinoplasty? The rhinoplasty procedure (commonly referred to as a nose job), […]

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 […]