Edmund Kwan

Edmund KwanDr

3.9(8 reviews)1016, 5th Avenue, New York County, New York, NY 10028

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Edmund Kwan is one of a select group of plastic and reconstructive surgeons to offer advanced facial shaping and facial feminization procedures. He is also amongst the most experienced surgeons to provide cheekbone reduction, forehead contouring, jawbone reduction, and V-Line procedures to achieve attractive facial balance. Notably, Dr. Kwan balances each patient’s unique needs for cosmetic enhancement while preserving their ethnic integrity. An accomplished ethnic plastic surgeon, his patients, reflect the diversity and multiculturalism present in the city that he calls “home.” Dr. Kwan has honed his skills over more than 20 years in practice. Additionally, he has demonstrated his technical expertise by earning board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). Dr. Kwan retains membership with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

In addition to focused expertise in ethnic plastic surgery procedures and facial reshaping treatments, Dr. Kwan’s patients have turned to him for a wide range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic services for both face and body. His expertise in rhinoplasty (“nose” job), double-eyelid fold surgery to “awaken” the eyes and brow lifts to lift years off of the face are keenly sought-after by patients from all walks of life. Body contouring treatments range from breast enlargement and liposuction to “tummy tuck” (abdominoplasty). His steady hand and extensive knowledge of facial anatomy may even be applied to precisely, safely, and non-invasively administer injectables such as Botox® and dermal fillers. Dr. Kwan complements his skill with technology investments, such as Vectra® 3-D imaging, which simulates the outcomes from facial contouring procedures such as cheekbone reduction.

A graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, Dr. Kwan completed his plastic surgery residency and fellowship at Cornell-New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s main hospital in NYC, respectively. He trained in hand surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery and completed craniofacial trauma training at Johns Hopkins’ Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. During his time there, Dr. Kwan treated patients who had sustained complex facial fractures. A nod to his unique multi-ethnic treatment skills, Dr. Kwan, specialized in Asian facial aesthetic plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery. He trained with “the best”: Dr. Robert S. Flowers, an esteemed pioneer in Asian Plastic Surgery based in Honolulu.

Locations (1)

New York, NY

1016, 5th Avenue, New York County, New York, NY 10028

Procedures (17)

ProcedureRank in US
#1923
#1454
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Reviews (8)

3.9

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1.0
Jul 25, 2019
I wish I could give ZERO review! This person who is name Edmund Kwan is a Evil! I had very beautiful eyes in my mind, I decided to have upper eye lid lift surgery to enhance my look and appear younger. But clearly I received eye fold surgery instead of eye lift surgery, if the result is OK, I wouldn't need to complain but the quality of the surgery was horrible! This poorly skilled person performed the eye fold surgery instead of eye lift, the cut is not even and smooth, it goes up and down, and resulted in me not having a natural fold now. The skin was stitched very roughly where he cut under my original eye fold causing uncomfortable tightness and has not healed smoothly even more than a year later. This wrong surgery caused visually smaller eyes as result, much more hollow than before, wider distance between eye and eyebrow, big scars, and I cannot close my eyes properly. The whole result came out exactly opposite of the younger look I was wanting, especially the hollow made me much order looking than my real age. I also believed that I was mistreated during the surgery! I was woken up by the anesthesiologist during the surgery and was told I was screaming, all I remember is that I had a nightmare with painfulness and tightness in the dream and I couldn't run. I told them and apologized. As I was regaining consciousness, I witnessed Edmund Kwan was finishing up, although I apologized about my screaming again and again, but he was visually furious, his face was twisted, his actions were like so ready to hurt someone, he was stitching my skin like stitching 2 pieces of metal together, very dramatic, a couple time I could feel the needle hit the bone under the eyebrow. By that time, I was so helpless, kept praying inside my heart let me get through this as soon as possible! On the way home I felt very painful on my left side of face, my husband told me there had a big bruise on my cheek and neck area, which did not exist before I entered surgery, I am assuming that was why I was screaming during the surgery. Very poor customer service, All they care about is the money! Because of my bad results, I voiced my displeasure, and required some explanation about my surgery face to face, but they wouldn't allow me into the office, instead calling the police. I just wanted a few minutes to talk to the doctor and although they told the police they would see me on my follow up appointment they then cancelled my follow up appointment. During the last year, I have lost most of my friends as I was so embarrassed to meet them with such poor plastic surgery results. I was very depressed for several months, even now I still have to wear glasses or extra makeup if I have to face people closely so I can hide scars around my eyes. When people asked who is older between me and husband I feel hurt as my husband is few years older than me. I used to be proud of my young look and beautiful eyes, people always thought I looked at least ten years younger than my real age. I decided to do the eye procedure to enhance my beauty and after the consultation Dr. Kwan seemed to fully understand what I wanted and assured me he would provide the results I was looking for but Dr. Edmund Kwan totally ruined it! There is clearly no upper eye lid lifting, the surgery was just cut and stitched, and now I even don't have my eye fold anymore. My whole experience with Dr. Kwan and his office was horrible! I respected him, trusted his promise and paid big money, all I got was crazy horrendous treatment, and I still don't know why. As a patient I have no chance to win the civil law suit since the court asked for another doctor's testimony and none of the doctors I spoke with were willing to do so. He is a sociopath in my eyes with no conscience to hurt his patient!

clare lin

5.0
Jul 16, 2019
Excellent work on my nose. Quick recovery and the staff was very kind and helpful through the procedure and aftercare.

Divina Li

5.0
May 31, 2019
Repaired my hernia post-pregnancy and the scar line is almost invisible. As skilled surgeon with great bedside manner, lovely staff and a beautiful office.

Francine Chew

1.0
Apr 30, 2019
FAKE REVIEWS ON HERE BY HIS STAFF!!!! I had eyelid surgery with Dr. Kwan in 2009. It still is uneven and looks horrible. And I still don’t have the time or money to fix it. When I told him it was uneven at post ops he kept bringing out his measuring claw and saying they’re even in size. As a plastic surgeon.. doesn’t he know most faces aren’t exactly symmetrical?? HE DOESNT LISTEN TO HIS PATIENTS. HE DOESNT CARE ABOUT THE SCREW UPS AFTER SURGERY. Go to another doctor to get your eyes done. I’ve read other review on here on eyes and they’re saying the same thing!!!!

Dawn Hoang

5.0
Apr 12, 2019
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 outcome. Great experience!

xKaren Huang

5.0
Mar 12, 2019
Dr. Kwan and his team are very polite and helpful. The staff are very friendly! I've gotten a few procedures done from Dr Kwan. Very skillful and...

HeyItsMaxim ..

5.0
Jan 15, 2019
I have been going to Dr.Kwon for many years which says a lot for the ever changing community of cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists. He is always at the...

Chloe K.

5.0
Aug 2, 2018
I went to Dr. Kwan for a Septorhinoplasty / Rhinoplasty and Genioplasty (chin implant) consultation after locating him on the internet during my research...

Will S.