Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

Some patients who seek facelift surgery have had a facelift or necklift in the past. Typically a facelift lasts 10-12 years if done properly. I have seen and operated on patients who have had a previous facelift and are seeking once again to improve their jawline,…

Unlike breast augmentation, facelift surgery, or eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty or nose job surgery is permanent. If done properly, repeat surgery later in life should not be necessary. It is important that during rhinoplasty, the nose is kept structurally sound and…

I was recently interviewed in a Fox news segment about the impact social media and the rise of selfies has had on plastic surgery. In today’s world of social media, we see photos of ourselves much more often posted online on sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and even on Twitter. Taking photos of ourselves with our camera phones has become an art and posting just the right photo to the world can…

Many of my patients who present for nose surgery consultation ask if rhinoplasty can help snoring. Snoring results from vibrations from the base of tongue or soft palate during certain stages of sleep. In the deeper stages of sleep, the muscles in the body become weak…

Many of my professional singing patients inquire as to whether rhinoplasty will change their voice. Nose surgery to improve the nasal airway and allow better airflow should not have much effect on a person’s voice. However, if that patient has large adenoids in the…

Lower eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty can be a complex procedure based on your anatomy and the different options for the lower eyelids.

There are two approaches to the lower eyelids. One is through an incision 1-2mm under the eyelid margin of lashes and the…

Many of my patients who are interested in rhinoplasty or nose job surgery state that they have read reviews online and this helped them decide to come in for consultation. Reviews regarding a surgeon’s work, bedside manner, results, and/or staff are important but can vary. One must recognize that these reviews are subjective and based on the patient’s rhinoplasty experience. Patients could have…

Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery changes the shape of the nose. This is frequently done with shaping cartilage grafts that are taken from the septum (the wall that separates the two sides of the nose). A deviated septum may be crooked due to trauma, passage through…

Patients recognize that most plastic surgery is not covered by insurance. Many of my online patient inquiries or phone calls inquire what is the cost of a nose job. The only answer here is that it varies.

The complexity of the cosmetic changes you desire to…

Many patients who seek nose surgery or rhinoplasty state they have been told they have a deviated septum. Some of these patients may also state they suffer from chronic headaches or what they believe to be migraines.

In some cases, a deviated septum may include a spur or sharp point that can impinge on the lateral wall of the inside of the nose or on the turbinate. Think of it as a bunion…