Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

There are many options in Houston when choosing a facelift surgeon.  As a facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Funk has intimate knowledge of the anatomy of the face.  He performs a deep plane facelift which allows for a more impressive and longer lasting facelift than a standard SMAS facelift or mini facelift.  Dr. Funk and his team will monitor your progress often during postop appointments and provide…

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask how long it takes rhinoplasty to heal.  Dr. Funk normally tells patients they will be social at 8-10 days after rhinoplasty.  This means you can return to work and social activities.  Exercise can be resumed at 14 days.  The nose will continue to be swollen the first several weeks with 10% of swelling resolved at 3 weeks, 25% at 6 weeks, and the…

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients with hooded eyelids question if upper blepharoplasty will improve their vision.  Upper eyelid surgery removes the excess skin from the upper eyelid and allows for a more open eyed, rested, and refreshed appearance.  This may assist in opening the visual field especially when looking up.  

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Many of my Houston facelift patients are concerned about their neck or double chin.  A facelift or neck lift may require liposuction of the neck or submental liposuction for a turkey neck or submental fullness.  Liposuction is usually performed first during surgery followed by a deep plane facelift with Dr. Funk.  Young patients with good neck skin laxity may only require liposuction of the neck…

Some of my Houston rhinoplasty patients admit to snoring at night during their initial consultation.  Snoring is usually due to vibrations of the soft palate and base of tongue during sleep.  These can intensify with patients having difficulty breathing through their nose or mouth breathers at night.  Nasal airway obstruction may be due to a deviated septum, enlarged turbinates, or nasal valve…