About Dr. Andrew Kwak
Founder, The Lumen Center
For over two decades, Dr. Andrew Kwak has dedicated his practice to one goal: helping patients achieve natural, beautifully sculpted results through minimally invasive body contouring. A Philadelphia native and graduate of Episcopal Academy and Duke University, Dr. Kwak trained at Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Pennsylvania, where he later joined the faculty and founded Penn’s first endovenous laser ablation program, establishing him as an early pioneer in bringing laser and ultrasound-based technology to cosmetic and vascular procedures.
I had the most amazing experience with Dr. Kwak and his team. From the very first consultation to the final follow-up, the care I received was exceptional. Dr. Kwak’s attention to detail, skill, and artistry gave me perfect results—better than I even imagined.
Pioneering Minimally Invasive Techniques
That pioneering work became the foundation for The Lumen Center, which Dr. Kwak founded in 2005 with a singular vision: to deliver world class aesthetic results through gentler, more precise techniques than traditional surgery allows. While many surgeons rely on conventional liposuction, Dr. Kwak has spent his career mastering advanced, minimally invasive methods, including SmartLipo, Lipo 360, and Renuvion skin tightening, that produce natural, sculpted contours with significantly less downtime. Most patients are back to their normal routines in just 3 to 4 days.
Dr. Kwak’s artistry has earned him a reputation among patients for his keen aesthetic eye and his ability to produce dramatic yet natural, never “overdone” results. So trusted is his work that many of his patients are themselves medical professionals who seek him out for their own care. He has performed thousands of procedures for patients throughout Bryn Mawr and the greater Philadelphia region, with patients traveling from across the country to receive his care.
Recognition & Media
Dr. Kwak has lectured for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Vein & Lymphatic Society, sharing his expertise in minimally invasive techniques with peers in the field. Over the course of his career, he has personally trained hundreds of physicians in laser-assisted liposuction technology, helping shape how the technique is practiced across the field. His work has been featured in national publications including GQ and the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Meet the Team
Behind every result is a dedicated team that shares Dr. Kwak’s commitment to exceptional care. From the initial consultation through every follow-up visit, The Lumen Center’s staff is known for its warmth, attentiveness, and genuine investment in each patient’s comfort and confidence, an experience patients consistently describe as feeling like family.
Beyond Body Contouring
The Lumen Center is also home to one of the region’s most advanced hair restoration practices, offering both ARTAS robotic and NeoGraft FUE transplant systems, one of only a handful of practices nationwide to provide both technologies, and has been recognized as a VERO Hair Center of Excellence. In addition, the practice provides comprehensive vein treatment for spider veins, along with skin care and noninvasive face and body contouring services, giving patients a full range of aesthetic care under one roof. This same level of trust extends across every service, with many physicians and nurses choosing The Lumen Center for their care.
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Patient Experiences
With over 200 five star Google reviews, Dr. Kwak’s patients consistently highlight his attentiveness, his thorough consultations, and the confidence his results have given them. As one patient shared, “I am very happy with my results” after receiving SmartLipo on her abdomen and flanks. Another patient, describing her experience from consultation through recovery, said the care she received “was exceptional.”