Rhinoplasty recovery time

An important question for many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients is the recovery time after rhinoplasty.  Recovery after rhinoplasty with Dr. Funk is usually about 8 days.  You can expect to have a cast and tape on your nose for the first 6 days.  After this is removed, you nose will be retaped for 2-4 more days depending on the amount of work performed, amount of…

Facelift Cost in Houston

There are many factors to consider when deciding on a facelift.  One of the concerns is the cost of a facelift for my Houston patients.  Depending on the complexity/extent of surgery, the surgeon, and facility/anaesthesia fees, the cost of a facelift in Houston can vary.  A deep plane facelift involving the midface, jawline, jowls, and neck may cost more than a mini facelift…

Should I do lower eyelids with upper eyelid surgery?

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients who come in for hooding of the upper eyelids may not realize they are also good candidates for lower eyelid surgery.  Lower eyelid bags and dark circles under the eyes can be corrected with lower eyelid surgery.  The recovery after upper eyelid surgery is about 6 days while the recovery for lower eyelid blepharoplasty is…

Should I narrow my nostrils with rhinoplasty?

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients question whether to have an alar base reduction to reduce their nostril width during rhinoplasty.  The width of the bridge of the nose should be 75% of the nostril width.  Narrowing the nostrils entails making small incisions at the base and around the edge of the nostrils.  These scars eventually heal nicely in this shadowed area.  Whether to narrow your…