Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medical school | MB ChB, Manchester University Medical School, England |
| Surgical training | General surgery training in England, Australia and the United States (source) |
| Residency | Plastic surgery, University of Missouri, Kansas City |
| Fellowship | Hand surgery, University of Colorado, Denver |
- Board certification: "certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)"; listed as Diplomate.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
- Instructor, Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship Program, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, 1996 to 2016.
- Professor of Plastic Surgery, International School of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, University of Belgrade.
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society.
- Has given over 10 courses at ASAPS and ASPS annual scientific meetings; the papers listed on the about page cover breast and body contouring surgery.
- Licensed in New York, Florida and Connecticut. The site states he has performed over 10,000 surgeries and sees each patient at every appointment.
Eyelid surgery work
- Blepharoplasty. The page describes removing or repositioning excess skin and fat from the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both (blepharoplasty).
- Upper eyelid. The incision follows the natural upper-lid crease; skin is removed conservatively and fat trimmed when needed. Scar position and skin removal are planned differently for men.
- Lower eyelid. Fat may be trimmed or repositioned through the inside of the eyelid, or through an incision beneath the lashes when extra skin also needs removal.
- The page states an eyelift does not raise the brows or correct true eyelid ptosis; brow position, cheek support, skin quality and ptosis are evaluated before surgery.
- Common combinations listed: browlift, facelift, FaceTite and Botox. Surgery is done in the Norwalk office suite, or at Greenwich or Norwalk Hospital on a same-day basis when office surgery is unsuitable.
- Brow lift. Raises a sagging brow and can soften frown lines; the corrugator muscles may be addressed through incisions behind the hairline. Frequently combined with eyelid surgery (browlift).
Galleries:
- Eyelid: 48 comparison views credited as Dr. Kirwan patient results, including upper and lower blepharoplasty with fat pad transposition and transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty (source).
- Brow lift: 34 comparison views, including endoscopic brow lift with upper and lower eyelid surgery and a 15-year follow-up (source).
The site has no separate page for ptosis repair, double eyelid surgery, canthoplasty or revision eyelid surgery.
Other procedures
The face menu lists facelift and neck lift, FaceTite/AccuTite, rhinoplasty, lip lift, fat injections, buccal fat removal, chin augmentation, otoplasty, earlobe repair, and mole, scar and skin cancer removal. The practice also offers breast, body and non-surgical treatments (source).
Insurance and cost
- "Cosmetic surgery is generally not covered by insurance." Elective cosmetic procedures are self-pay (source).
- Reconstructive procedures may be reviewed individually; the practice can help patients understand the documentation their insurer requires.
- The site publishes no prices. Surgical fees are quoted in writing after consultation. Payment by cash, check, major credit cards, eligible health savings accounts, and Cherry or CareCredit financing.
Recovery
- Eyelid surgery: typical procedure time 1 to 2 hours; typical recovery 7 to 10 days (source).
- First days: swelling and bruising; cold compresses and head elevation help early recovery (blepharoplasty).
- First weeks: most patients gradually resume normal activities as swelling improves.
- Months ahead: final scar and contour maturation takes time.