Insights from Dr. Etai Funk

Many of our patients ask if they should tape their nose after rhinoplasty.  Taping can help with swelling and allow for contracture of certain stubborn areas such as the supratip and tip.  This is just one more technique that can help with postoperative healing.  

At its core, the Cinderella Facelift is a minimally invasive facelift technique that addresses mild-to-moderate facial aging without the scope or recovery time of a traditional facelift (rhytidectomy).

• Smaller, more discreet…

While the deep plane facelift has gained considerable recognition over the last several years, many are still performing a simple SMAS lift.  It's important to note that with a deep plane facelift, all the retaining ligaments are released for the upper, mid, and lower face.  This provides more mobility for the cheek and effacing the smile lines (release of the zygomaticocutaneous…

Laser resurfacing of the face is an excellent option for patients with dispigmentations from sun exposure and fine wrinkles.  While it will not lift or treat jowls and midface descent, it will help create a more uniform appearance to the facial skin and a nice glow.  The main types of lasers used for resurfacing are the Erbium:Yag and CO2 laser.  The CO2 laser is a…

Many of our Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask when they can wear glasses after their rhinoplasty.  If the nasal bones are fractured during rhinoplasty, undue pressure on the nasal bones can impede healing and lead to a deformity.  It is recommended to not wear any glasses or sunglasses on the nose for the first 6-8 weeks after rhinoplasty.  Those patients who need…

Many of our Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask why the tip seems more upturned than anticipated after rhinoplasty.  Others may ask why this appears on intraoperative photos and videos.  With surgery comes swelling and the anticipation of healing after the procedure.  Every surgeon has different methods to support the tip with rhinoplasty.  Some may suture the tip…

We frequently will have older patients inquiring about rhinoplasty and if they are still a candidate for cosmetic nose surgery. While the average age for rhinoplasty is usually in the 20's, Dr. Funk performs rhinoplasty on patients in their 50's, 60's, and even 70's!

It is important to note that when we age our nasal skin changes. The skin over the bridge of the…

Some of our rhinoplasty patients in our Houston office have recently been inquiring about ultrasonic rhinoplasty. It's important to first understand what ultrasonic rhinoplasty entails and where it is used.  

Frequently during rhinoplasty, the nasal bones are fractured to narrow the nose, close an open roof after hump reduction, straighten…