Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

A good rhinoplasty is not seen in the nose, but in the eyes. That is to say, the nose is not an object to which attention should be drawn, but rather overlooked…A good nose job in Houston is one where someone cannot tell you had a rhinoplasty. People may look at you and say, you look different.…

I frequently get asked by rhinoplasty patients, what is your revision rhinoplasty policy? That is to say, what if the patient is unhappy after their rhinoplasty and wants a revision rhinoplasty? This is a fair question that is typically not need to be addressed, fortunately.

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Patients desiring revision rhinoplasty may have concerns regarding their scar from open rhinoplasty or their scar around the nostrils from alar base reduction or nostril narrowing. The open rhinoplasty approach requires an incision between the nostrils in the columella.…

Rhinoplasty comes from the latin term of changing the shape of the nose. The goal in cosmetic rhinoplasty is to change the external shape of the nose to create a more aesthetically pleasing nose. This is the the definition for the lingo or slang nose job. However, changing the inside shape of the nose, which can be termed functional rhinoplasty, is also a form of rhinoplasty. However, speaking as…

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask if insurance will pay for their rhinoplasty. This will depend on any functional issues the patient may have and what is found on physical exam. If you have breathing issues or recurrent sinus infection and are found to have a deviated septum,…

Many patients want to know what type of anesthesia is used with rhinoplasty or nose job surgery. The majority the time a general anesthesia with a breathing tube is used for rhinoplasty. This is done to assure the patient is comfortable throughout the procedure and to protect the airway.…

Online reviews about a rhinoplasty surgeon or facelift surgeon are helpful to obtain an idea of patient satisfaction. However, it is important to note that online reviews may only be a fraction of that surgeon’s patients’ experiences. Cosmetic surgery is a very subjective field and results…

A common question when patients call my office for an appointment is when can they have a revision rhinoplasty after having an unsatisfactory result with another surgeon. The answer here is that it depends. Revision rhinoplasty is a complex operation that requires planning…

Many of my Houston patients come in desiring eye bag surgery or lower blepharoplasty. Bags under the eyes are due to protrusion of fat that surrounds the eyeball. This excess fat can either be removed or repositioned into the groove that lies below the bag which appears like a dark…

Many of my Houston patients call asking if I perform a non surgical nose job or rhinoplasty. This is somewhat of an oxymoron as a nose job or rhinoplasty is actual surgery. These patients are desiring changes to the shape of their nose using fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, or Radiesse.…