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…

What makes a rhinoplasty specialist?

Some of my Houston rhinoplasty patients seek multiple opinions of rhinoplasty surgeons in order to find who they feel may be the best rhinoplasty specialist for them.  A rhinoplasty specialist is a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who focuses much of their practice on rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty.  This surgeon normally should be performing anywhere from 5 to 10 rhinoplasties…

Can a facelift change your earlobes?

Many of my Houston facelift patients will ask about the incision location and its effect on the earlobe after surgery.  The earlobe is detached from the facial skin during facelift surgery and then reattached after the SMAS is suspended and excess skin is removed.  The earlobe then needs to be reattached appropriately.  If the earlobe is not attached similary to its presurgical position, this…

How long is recovery after rhinoplasty?

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients are concerned about the length of recovery after rhinoplasty and how much time off they will need from work and exercise.  Typically, Dr. Funk recommends 8-10 days of recovery time.  After this, you are able to commit to getting back to work and social engagements.  Exercise may be resumed with rhinoplasty after 2 weeks.  

 

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Can a facelift improve my smile lines?

Many of my Houston facelift patients ask about their deep smile lines or melolabial folds and inquire if a facelift will improve this area.  A facelift will typically improve the jowls, neck and marionette lines or melomental folds.  A deep plane facelift will improve the smile lines or melolabial folds by about 20-50%.  Usually, these deep folds are most improved with filler injection which…