Eyelid Surgery and Dry Eye

Patients who have dry eyes need to be especially cautious when considering eyelid surgery. Patients who have had a history of LASIK surgery can be prone to dry eyes after eyelid surgery. Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty consists of removing excess skin from the upper eyelid and addressing lower eyelid bags with surgery and at times removing a pinch of skin from the lower eyelid.

The normal…

Can rhinoplasty go wrong?

Complications after rhinoplasty are uncommon but can occur. These include nasal collapse, poor wound healing, prolonged swelling, septal perforation, or scarring. Numerous things can be done to prevent these complications such as assuring the nose is well supported with grafts, not overthinning…

Is there a payment plan for rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery is a form of plastic surgery to reshape the nose. Typically, rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure and therefore not covered by insurance. At Funk Facial Plastic Surgery we do offer Care Credit and Prosper as options for payment. There are different rates for…

What is a Short Scar Facelift?

A short scar facelift or mini facelift is a type of facelift that addresses jowling and lax skin around the jawline. When performed as a deep plane mini facelift, the ligaments under the SMAS or muscle are released to get a better lift. This will also tighten the neck in patients with mild…

Is General Anesthesia Required for Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is typically performed under general anesthesia. There are a few reasons for this. The nose is a quite sensitive area and despite utilizing lots of local anesthesia during rhinoplasty, injection of this initially into the nose is uncomfortable if you are awake or even sedated. Not to mention, it is impossible to completely anesthetize the entire nose with local anesthesia. In rhinoplasty,…