Fairfield Doctors

Is it Possible to Lower Nose Tip?

My nose tip moves up and down when I talk, which is really unattractive. I can pull my nose tip down when i pull my upper lip down, and that is the way I want my nose and upper lip to look like. Is it possible to make it stay that way?

The nose can lengthened causing the tip to angled down slightly by using cartilage grafts harvested from the septum.   See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to analyze your nose and address any concerns you have about its appearance.

Adam Hamawy, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon

Can You Get a Labiaplasty at 15 Years Old?

My daughter is 15 and has been very insecure about her labia minora for around three years. It causes her discomfort both physically and mentally. She has thought very hard over the past three years whether she wants surgery or not and she has decided she would want it soon. She is very mature and understands what she is doing. Will she have to wait another year or is there any way she can have labia surgery at 15?

Any plastic surgery for an adolescent must be considered weighing the problem to be addressed and the physical and psychological maturity of the teenager.  Many young women suffer from physical impairment and are unable to participate in certain sports and activities because of overly enlarged labia.  The impact on self-esteem must also be considered in respect to the degree of deformity.  A consultation and examination by a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in labiaplasty is essential to determine if surgery is indicated and when would be the best time to perform it.

Adam Hamawy, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon

Can I Drink Before my Breast Augmentation?

I am getting breast implants in two weeks and have a girls night out planned the weekend before. I'm not a big drinker, but is it ok if I have one or two cocktails a few nights before surgery? I've heard a few different opinions.

Consuming alcohol has been shown to affect normal clotting and can result in a higher risk of bleeding.  Although it is unlikely to be anything life-threatening during a breast augmentation, a small amount of bleeding can cause more bruising and also lead to a higher likelihood of forming a capsular contracture later.  

Adam Hamawy, MD

Westchester Plastic Surgeon