Dr. Edmund Kwan is a board-certified plastic surgeon with private practices in Manhattan, New York; Flushing, Queens; and Fort Lee, New Jersey, serving the greater New York City and Tri-State area. With advanced training in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Kwan performs a wide range of procedures for the face, breast, and body, including body contouring, breast enhancement, and dermal fillers and injectables. Though he treats patients of all backgrounds and ethnicities, Dr. Kwan is best known for his specialization in Asian plastic surgery. He is renowned for his exceptional work maintaining the integrity of his Asian patients’ features, while providing them with the aesthetic look they desire. Dr. Kwan was born in Seoul, South Korea, and immigrated to the United States with his family at 9 years old. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and underwent full training in general surgery before completing a residency in plastic surgery at Cornell-New York Presbyterian Hospital and a fellowship at Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital Center, both in New York City. To further hone his skills and expertise, Dr. Kwan pursued training in hand surgery at New York’s prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery; craniofacial trauma training, through which he reconstructed complex fractures of facial bones, at the Baltimore Shock Trauma Center at Johns Hopkins; and a unique fellowship in aesthetic plastic surgery in Honolulu. For this training, Dr. Kwan relocated to Hawaii to study under Dr. Robert S. Flowers, a trailblazer in the field of Asian plastic surgery who has specialized in this category since the 1960s. Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Kwan is passionate about supporting the members of his community through his expertise in Asian plastic surgery, which is rare among plastic surgeons. He has spent the entirety of his 26-year career mastering surgical techniques that don’t Westernize an Asian face, but rather enhance the smallest details, to bring out his patients’ natural beauty. Every patient is different, which is why he takes a customized approach to treatment. When not seeing patients, Dr. Kwan stays busy in his role as clinical assistant professor of plastic surgery at New York Medical College and Cornell University Medical College. He also acts as an attending surgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital. In his free time, Dr. Kwan stays active in the medical community through his membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, as well as by traveling to attend plastic surgery conferences and seminars, where he is often a guest speaker. He also enjoys using his surgical skills to help support underserved communities, and volunteers his time annually to travel with medical missions teams to countries in South America and Africa. Additionally, Dr. Kwan is the author of Let It Flow, a book about the connection between efficient blood circulation and an improved quality of life.
I had a great experience getting filler here. Dr. Kwan is very skilled and knowledgeable. Dr. Jean’s office is very nice. The receptionist is very sweet. There was no waiting time. I highly recommend Dr. Kwan. I will be returning in the future.
Rhinoplasty :) He did a fabulous job on adding length and a bit of height to my nose to make it appear incredibly subtle. These micro tweaks really go a long way in maintaining my identity and enhancing my natural beauty.
After consulting with few other doctors, I am impressed by how quickly Dr. Kwan "gets it" and he knows the results I'm looking for. He has an expert eye for aesthetics and he can quickly determine the right procedures to perform. He is highly skilled in performing surgeries leaving minimal scars. He even corrected mistakes on my face that was left by a previous surgeon. His office actively schedules post operational care/checkups for months after the operation to achieve perfect surgical results.
I have always been self-conscious of the size and shape of my nose, but was hesitant to make any "unnatural" changes to my face. After my consult with Dr. Kwan, any concerns I had were immediately relieved. Even though I didn't know exactly what I wanted, he gave me his medical recommendations on what he thought would look good and and natural at the same time. I couldn't be happier - after 1 month, even those close friends and family members notice a drastic improvement but can't seem to place the source of the change. I would absolutely recommend t Dr. Kwan to anyone thinking about getting something done.
I've been going to Dr.Edmund Kwan's practice in NYC for many years now. From Botox injection to facial surgery. I've come to an understanding that Dr.Kwan is the best at what he does around my area. Botox injections were always painless and on multiple spots along the jawline. It usually lasts for about 3-6 months depends on the patient. But it shows a significant reduction, a slimmer jaw-line after about two weeks post injection.
He is definitely professional and really knows what the patient want ! I did a lot works with him like check bone, jaw bone, liposuction and so on. Believe it or not, he never lets me down. He gave me really comfortable and great experience during the whole surgery. The most important is that he makes you look gorgeous but no one can tell if you did work. Because all the work looks so natural and pretty, you do not have to worry about your face looks too "fake". And all the stuff there is friendly and easy-going. I love them all! If you decide to do works, plz find someone like him who is absolutely trustable and professional cuz your life gonna change from this point! For me, I feel really grateful and respect for him!
I had a weak chin and my profile view was not the best. I decided to get zygoma reduction and v-line with Dr Kwan. I am only 21 days post today and I am still swollen a little but I dont feel any pain. I stopped taking my pain meds the second week after my procedure. I am sleeping sitting up and have been since the day of surgery which is very uncomfortable but worth it. So far I am very happy with my results, feel free to ask me any questions and I will do my best to answer them. I still have two months to fully see the ending results so I am very exciting to see what I will look like. Updated on 7 Jan 2017: Looking back at a few pics and took these the last couple of days to compare. Updated on 17 Jan 2017: My swelling has gone down a lot....loving these results more everyday. Updated on 22 Jan 2017: Can you tell the difference?
I have chosen Dr. Kwan in doing a second procedure after my first procedure done by him a decade ago. I have chosen Dr. Kwan in both times because of his surgical skill, caring heart, and his friendly personality as well as his determination to achieve the best results. Before my surgery, I visited a few surgeons in the New York City and Dr. Kwan stood out among them because of his candor and patience, explaining the procedures to my satisfaction and answering my questions in details; he was also respectful of my needs. Throughout my procedure, Dr. Kwan’s staffs were professional and very helpful; the anesthesiologist and nurses did a great job in calming me down before the procedure and helped complete my procedure safely and Rebecca, the office manager, was instrumental in planning the dates of surgery, follow-up as well as arranging transportation which were extremely important since my work schedule was quite hectic. I am happy with the results and my family and friends gave me nice and positive complements. The healing process has been uneventful except for a scar around one eye which I will go back to see him later. He suggested that he will remove the scar in a date that is convenient to me. I am quite satisfied with the results and experience with Dr. Kwan. I highly recommend Dr. Kwan and hope others get to enjoy the same positive experience and successful outcome that I have had with him.
Hey guys! So yesterday 2/22/16 I went ahead and had my procedure done! It was the quickest/easiest procedure performed! Dr. Kwan was very professional and attentive. I have very high tolerance for pain so it wasn't painful for me. I just felt tiny little pinches here and there also I'm sure the numbing cream helped. I had numbing cream applied before the procedure was performed. I had 40 units of Botox on each side inserted. Dr. Kwan made sure he covered the entire masseter muscle which I'm so pleased with. He did about 10 shots on each side (I should have counted but I was relaxed so that was the last thing on my mind lol). His assistant was awesome. Made me feel really comfortable almost like family. After the procedure his assistant went ahead and placed ice packs on each side of my jaw which felt amazing! Dr. Kwan stated I should start seeing result as soon as next week but will see full reSults within 4-6 weeks. Below are some pictures! See you guys soon!
About 7 years ago I broke my nose in an accident, and it never looked the same even after I had restructured at a local hospital and the doctor there told me everything was going to be fine. However, after the swelling has gone down, I noticed one side of my nose bridge is a bit higher than the other side, and I just led it slide for many years up until recently when I visited Dr. Edmund Kwan at his office in Manhattan. I told Dr.Kwan about my situation and he took some measurements and some notes, we set a date and that was it for the consultation. I scheduled the operation on Tuesday I believe and everything went very smoothly, my nose was a little bit swollen for a few days, but after the swell gone down it looked amazing, exactly what I envisioned and hoped for. It looked very natural and I am extremely pleased with the outcome. Yes I would recommend anyone who is considering doing a cosmetic surgery to Dr. Edmund Kwan.
Cheekbone reduction involves making cuts on the bone and recessing the bone back. The soft tissue holds the fracture in place. With young patients the skin and muscle will not sag following surgery. I have performed hundreds of these surgeries over the past 20 years. Scars are mostly inside of the mouth. I have not seen any soft tissue descent. From your picture, you seem like a good candidate for this surgery.
Sometimes Botox injection to the jaw muscle can accentuate a wider cheekbone. Usually, facial bones are enlarged uniformly. So, if the jaw is wide, the cheekbone is also wide. Cheekbone reduction involves making cuts on the cheekbone and recessing it back. I don't use any plates or screws. The soft tissue will hold it in place. The bone heals in 3 to 4 weeks. The scars are mostly inside of the mouth. I have performed many of these surgeries over the past 20 years. I also perform rhinoplasty and it can be done together.
To correct prominent chin, a chin reduction surgery can be done. However, we need to make sure that your bite is correct. If your teeth from the upper jaw line up with the teeth from your lower jaw, then your bite is ok. We can then proceed with a chin reduction surgery. You also have a slight mid face retrusion or recessed. If your chin is the only thing that concerns you then you can have a chin reduction procedure. The surgery is done from an incision underneath the chin. The scar is short. The bone can be reduced and shaped the way you wish it to be. I have performed many chin reduction surgery over the past twenty years.
Brow bone is prominent in many people. Your prominence is over the frontal sinus. The frontal bone has some thickness that can be reduced. I have performed many brow reduction and also reduction over the frontal sinus. My approach is usually through an incision in the hairline or in the scalp. In some patients, I've used an incision at the eyebrow to limit the scar. The frontal bone can be shaved or taken down safely.
Brow asymmetry is very common. When the brows are uneven, this will also affect the appearance of the upper eyelid fold. From the picture, your left upper eyelid is higher as well. Sometimes, there could be an issue elevating the eyebrow on one side. However, if you are able to elevate both eyebrows , then a brow lift may be needed to restore symmetry. Brow lifting procedure is a very surgery I perform. I' ve been performing brow lift for over 20 years.