Board-certified plastic surgery, Norwalk
Nothing to hide. Nothing added.
One surgeon. One operating room. Unhurried consultations and follow-up with the surgeon at every visit. Dr. Kirwan has performed over 10,000 surgeries in Norwalk, and many of his patients are referred by other patients.
- Vogue
- Tatler
- Hello Magazine
- New Beauty
- Evening Standard
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Royal College of Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- The Aesthetic Society
- AAAASF Accredited Facility
- Vogue
- Tatler
- Hello Magazine
- New Beauty
- Evening Standard
- American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Royal College of Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- The Aesthetic Society
- AAAASF Accredited Facility
The surgeon
Dr. Laurence Kirwan, MD, FRCS, FACS
MD · FRCS · FACS
“The best result is the one nobody can point to.”
Dr. Laurence Kirwan is board certified in plastic surgery and recognized internationally as a leader in aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body. He brings a depth of knowledge, care, and technical precision to every consultation, with the goal of helping each patient achieve the specific improvement they are looking for.
Born in Liverpool, England, he graduated in medicine from Manchester University, trained in general surgery across England, Australia, and the United States, and completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He has performed over 10,000 surgeries and every patient sees Dr. Kirwan himself at every single appointment.
Training & experience
- ManchesterMB ChB, Manchester University Medical School
- MissouriPlastic Surgery Residency, University of Missouri, Kansas City
- ColoradoHand Surgery Fellowship, University of Colorado, Denver
- 1996–2016Instructor, Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Professional affiliations
- American Board of Plastic Surgery, Diplomate
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Member, The Aesthetic Society
- Professor of Plastic Surgery, International School of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, University of Belgrade
Board certification & accreditation
Procedures
Face, breast, body.
Frequently requested procedures for women and for men — Dr. Kirwan offers many more across face, breast, body and non-surgical care. Every plan is quoted individually after consultation.
Face
Deep-plane technique that repositions structure rather than pulling skin.
- Typical procedure time
- 3 to 4 hours
- Typical recovery
- 2 weeks social, 6 weeks full
Illustrative information, not an individual treatment plan. Recovery varies.
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- 01Facelift and neck lift
02Rhinoplasty
03Eyelid surgery
04Breast augmentation
05Breast lift
06Abdominoplasty
07Liposuction
08Injectables and skin
The process
Four unhurried steps.
- 01
A one-on-one consultation
A thorough review of your medical history and aesthetic goals with Dr. Kirwan himself, not a coordinator, with real before-and-after photos from his own patients.
Video visits available for out-of-town patients
- 02
A clear surgical plan
You receive a plan in plain language, a walkthrough of anesthesia options and incision placement, and detailed pre- and post-operative instructions.
Reviewed again about 30 days before surgery
- 03
Surgery in our accredited suite
Performed under local anesthesia with conscious sedation in our AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Norwalk, with hospital-based options where needed.
Private, on-site
- 04
Personal follow-up
A personal phone call the night of surgery, an in-person visit the following day, and continued follow-up with Dr. Kirwan at every subsequent appointment.
You see Dr. Kirwan at every visit
The suite
Our Norwalk Surgical Suite
A private, AAAASF-accredited surgical facility in Norwalk, Connecticut, where most procedures are performed under local anesthesia with conscious sedation. Patients whose history requires it are treated at Greenwich or Norwalk Hospital.
- AAAASF-accredited surgical facility
- Local anesthesia with conscious sedation
- Affiliated with Greenwich and Norwalk Hospitals
- You see Dr. Kirwan at every appointment
The Kirwan difference
How this practice chooses to work.
Many excellent practices work differently. This is simply what you can expect from Dr. Kirwan, side by side with how care is often structured elsewhere.
Patients
In their words.
4.9 across 412 verified reviews
“Three different friends asked if I had changed my hair. Nobody guessed. That was exactly what I wanted, and Dr. Kirwan understood that in the first ten minutes.”
“He talked me out of the size I walked in wanting. He was right. I have never once regretted it, and I have told every friend who asks.”
“I had a botched surgery elsewhere years ago. He spent an hour and a half just understanding what went wrong. The revision gave me my face back.”
“He called me himself the night of surgery to check on me, and saw me in person the next day. I have never been cared for like that by any medical practice.”
Beyond surgery
Care that continues.
Skin health program
Quarterly resurfacing, medical skincare and a nurse injector who works under the surgeon.
Post-surgical recovery
Lymphatic massage, scar laser and hyperbaric sessions included with every surgical procedure.
Maintenance injectables
Neuromodulators and fillers planned around your surgical result, never in competition with it.
Questions
Asked at every consultation.
Every surgical plan is quoted individually after consultation because it depends on technique, anesthesia time and facility use. Your quote is all-inclusive, in writing, and includes the full year of aftercare. We work with CareCredit and Alphaeon for financing.
Private consultation
Begin the conversation.
An unhurried consultation with Dr. Kirwan, in person or by video. No pressure to book — take the time you need.
- Meet with Dr. Kirwan in person or by video.
- Discuss your goals and receive a personalized treatment plan.
- No pressure to book at your first visit.