Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

Discussing rhinoplasty before and after photographs

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients are asking what precautions we are taking for those patients desiring rhinoplasty during this COVID pandemic.  Dr. Funk is currently operating at a surgery center where elective cases are permitted and determined safe in Houston and the state of Texas.  

All patients going to the operating room will be tested in Dr. Funk's…

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients will call and ask how much is rhinoplasty.  The cost of rhinoplasty varies from surgeon to surgeon and actulaly from nose to nose.  Each nose is different and may require more work.  Revision rhinoplasty is a more difficult operation due to scarring, poor wound healing, and the possible need for ear cartilage or rib cartilage.…

Some of my Houston revision rhinoplasty patients come in for consultation concerned about nasal collapse after their original rhinoplasty.  Nasal hump reduction without support of the middle vault can lead to collapse and breathing issues after rhinoplasty.  This typically occurs if the middle vault is not supported with cartilage…