Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

Revision rhinoplasty is a complex operation that requires a great deal of experience on the surgeon’s part and reasonable expectation from the patient’s end. Every time a rhinoplasty surgery is performed, there is scar tissue left between the skin and cartilage. This…

Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery to build the nasal bridge is frequently performed in ethnic rhinoplasty. This is a common procedure for Asian rhinoplasty or African American rhinoplasty. Frequently, with ethnic noses, the bridge or dorsum is low and needs to be built up. This…

Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is a common procedure that can be performed under sedation or general anesthesia. Upper eyelid surgery can even be done under straight local anesthesia.

Recovery after eyelid surgery for upper eyelid surgery is typically 5-6 days. Many patients…

Many of my older patients ask if eyelid surgery is covered by insurance. This is truly dependent on the severity of your peripheral visual field loss which needs to be documented by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. This result is then submitted to your insurance and they can determine…

I have performed combination surgery with other plastic surgeons for rhinoplasty and breast augmentation. Rhinoplasty can be performed in combination with breast augmentation. Dr. Funk does not perform breast augmentation but has an excellent referral network of plastic surgeons who do excellent…

Many of my rhinoplasty patients have functional issues and one of those issues can be snoring. When asked if rhinoplasty can fix snoring, the answer is that it depends. If you have a deviated nasal septum or enlarged turbinates, septoplasty and turbinate reduction may improve if not cure…

Lower eyelid bags or puffiness under the eyes is typically due to protruding fat which can lead to a tired or unrested appearance. The majority of the time, light hits our face from above and therefore this fat casts a shadow leading to the appearance of a depression or dark circle.…

Recovery after rhinoplasty is a commonly asked question by my Houston patients. Recovery after rhinoplasty or nose job surgery is typically 8 days. I see the patient after rhinoplasty day 6 at which time the cast and tape come off and a few stitches are taken out. The nose is then retaped.…

The best rhinoplasty approach truly depends on the comfort of the surgeon and complexity of your nose. Open rhinoplasty or nose job surgery is where a small incision is made between the nostrils and the skin is elevated off of the cartilage and bone. These are reshaped and then the skin…

Frequently patients desire rhinoplasty with lower eyelid surgery for bags under the eyes. Many of my younger rhinoplasty patients have congenital lower eyelid bags that require blepharoplasty or lower eyelid surgery to correct.

Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery can be performed…