Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

For most of my Houston rhinoplasty patients, the first postop visit is usually 6 days after surgery. At this time, some stitches are removed, the nose is suctioned if there was internal work done for a deviated septum or turbinate reduction, and the tape and cast are removed. At Funk Facial Plastic Surgery, we first loosen the adhesive from the tape with an adhesive removing solution. Dr. Funk gently…

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients are concerned about changes to the other aspects of their face after rhinoplasty. When performing rhinoplasty, especially when a septoplasty for a deviated septum is involved, the upper lip can become swollen postoperatively. After rhinoplasty, your…