Can you still have rhinoplasty after liquid rhinoplasty?

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients have had previous filler injected into their nose in order to hide a dorsal hump or refine the tip of the nose.  This is important to know during the assessment process when examining the nose.  Frequently, during surgical rhinoplasty, filler will be encountered in the tip or the bridge of the nose and this will need to be suctioned…

Is a deep plane facelift right for me?

Many of my Houston facelift patients come in for consultation unsure about what type of facelift is best for them.  Online information can be confusing with all the terminology surrounding facelifts.  The deep plane facelift describes the plane of dissection (deep to the platysma muscle and SMAS) which allows release of the retaining ligaments allowing for a more impressive…

Revision rhinoplasty for a crooked nose

Many of my Houston revision rhinoplasty patients are concerned about a crooked nose after their previous rhinoplasty.  Crooked noses, even without being a revision, are difficult due to cartilage memory.  That memory and stiffness to the cartilage could be even worse with a revision due to surronding scar tissue.  This makes the cartilage less malleable and…

Nostril symmetry after rhinoplasty

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients are concerened about nostril assymetry.  This can occur due to a deviated septum or a twisted crooked nose.  Correcting nostril assymetry can be tricky as this is soft tissue. All the incisoins during rhinoplasty are around the nostrils.  Incisions contract as they heal and this may lead to some minor assymetry in the nostrils…

Lower eyelid surgery for festoons

Many of my Houston lower eyelid surgery patients may have festoons and or malar bags which is redundant skin and edema under the eyes.  This is different than the lower eyelid bags caused by fat.  Festoons and malar bags are more difficult to treat with lower blepharoplasty as they may require an extended lower blepharoplasty elevating the muscle and skin of…

Why Dr. Funk for a facelift in Houston?

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…

How long does rhinoplasty take to heal?

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…

Will eyelid surgery improve my vision?

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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Will I need liposuction with my facelift?

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…

Does rhinoplasty help with snoring?

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…