A bright future is on the horizon with facial reconstructive surgery
in the NYC Tri-State area

Facial reconstructive expertise that you can trust

Dr. Edmund Kwan is board-certified in both plastic and reconstructive surgery. As such, he has exceeded the rigorous standards for certification set forth by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The ABPS is the only organization that is acknowledged as a certifying body for plastic and reconstructive surgeons by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

To achieve this distinction, Dr. Kwan graduated from Georgetown University Medical School and later went on to successfully complete his plastic surgery residency at Cornell-New York Presbyterian Hospital. His reconstructive expertise was further refined while completing a fellowship at the renowned Sloan Kettering Hospital Center here in NYC. Dr. Kwan’s training includes treatment of complex facial fractures and other craniofacial trauma at Johns Hopkins Medical Center’s Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. Dr. Kwan’s specialization in treating traumatic facial injuries is further complemented by his expertise in multicultural treatments; Dr. Kwan was trained by Dr. Robert S. Flowers, a pioneer in facial plastic surgery procedures for Asian patients.

In his more than 18 years of practice, Dr. Kwan has treated patients across a wide variety of ethnic and multicultural backgrounds. When combined with his technical expertise in facial cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, Dr. Kwan’s diverse experience is an asset to patients regardless of their specific needs, and the situations that may have led them to seek out treatment at one of his three NYC area locations: in Manhattan, Queens (Flushing), and New Jersey (Fort Lee).

Since facial reconstruction is very specific to each individual and his or her unique circumstances, this category of surgical procedures can mean a lot of different things. So, the methods that Dr. Kwan employs vary significantly from person to person. Below are just a few of the ways that Edmund Kwan, MD can help improve your life with facial reconstructive techniques, performed safely at his AAAASF-certified ambulatory surgical facility:

• Some patients still have visible reminders of previous trauma in the form of disfiguring scars. These scars may be removed with a simple skin graft. Any incisions made by Dr. Kwan are skillfully closed, and well-hidden in natural creases or hairlines.
• For patients with bony injuries, he may reposition affected bones in a way that results in a more aesthetically pleasing facial profile. A secondary reconstruction may involve the application of implants or fat induction techniques (for depressed surfaces). These methods are straightforward and proven effective at camouflaging fractures.
• Patients left with large open areas of the face where cancers have been removed, may benefit from skin grafts or other tissue manipulation to fill in depressed surfaces.

Few types of procedures are as life-altering as facial reconstruction. Dr. Kwan and his team get great satisfaction from transforming patients’ quality of life with transformative surgical techniques. They look forward to putting their technical expertise and artistry to great use. Call today to schedule a consultation. For many patients, reconstructive treatments designed to improve function and restore appearance (following the likes of trauma and illness) are covered by insurance.