What causes a bulbous tip?
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Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients are concerned about their bulbous tip and would like a more refined nasal tip. Bulbous tip causes are most frequently due to misshaped cartilages that form and support the tip of the nose. The cartilages can be too wide, have too much “spring” to them, too much convexity, or simply be too widely spread apart. Another
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| Apr 12, 2018
Rhinoplasty for broken nose
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Rhinoplasty for a broken nose is a common procedure performed by Dr. Funk in Houston. A nasal bone fracture can lead to a crooked nose and a deviated septum. Septoplasty and rhinoplasty can correct a crooked nose and improve breathing. After the injury, there is a two week window to perform…
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| Apr 05, 2018
Rhinoplasty and Taping
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Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask if continued taping after rhinoplasty will improve swelling. I have had patients in the past tape their noses at night and saw very little improvement in swelling. Taping requires firm tape with adhesive. This is not very feasible for most…
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| Mar 27, 2018
Will Rhinoplasty change my voice?
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Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients frequently ask if rhinoplasty will change their voice. If septoplasty or turbinate reduction is performed at the same time as rhinoplasty, then the nasal airway may improve and this may lead to a less nasally voice. Sinus surgery or opening the windows…
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| Mar 17, 2018
Revision rhinoplasty and scar tissue
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Scar tissue with revision rhinoplasty is a complex issue effecting the appearance of the nose. The wound healing process can be quite difficult to predict with revision rhinoplasty due to the fact that the blood supply to the skin may have been interrupted, especially with…
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| Mar 06, 2018
Will rhinoplasty change my face?
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Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients want to know if rhinoplasty will change the appearance of their face, their image, or their visage. In truth, rhinoplasty should have a natural result and not change the appearance of ones image but only enhance it. It has been said that a good rhinoplasty…
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| Mar 01, 2018
Rhinoplasty and Sleep Apnea
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Some of my Houston rhinoplasty patients have issues with breathing while sleeping and admit to snoring or even apneic events. Rhinoplasty for cosmetic purposes will not improve breathing, snoring, and definitely not sleep apnea. However, if septoplasty or turbinate reduction is performed at the same time as rhinoplasty, this will improve breathing and snoring.
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| Feb 20, 2018
Eyelid Surgery after LASIK
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I always ask my Houston eyelid surgery patients if they have had LASIK surgery in the past whether they are interested in upper eyelid surgery or lower eyelid bags surgery. Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty with a history of LASIK surgery can predispose one to dry eye. The blink reflex…
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| Feb 20, 2018
After Facelift Surgery Care
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Many of my Houston facelift patients are concerned about their post facelift surgery care prior to surgery. At Funk Facial Plastic Surgery, we will provide all the proper instructions on postoperative care for bandages, dressings, incision lines and what to expect. We also recommend certain medication to stop prior to surgery and other medications to take afterwards to assist in the healing process.
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| Feb 20, 2018
Cost of a mini facelift versus a full facelift
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Some of my Houston patients inquire about a mini facelift versus a full facelift as they feel the cost of a mini facelift is less than a full facelift and neck lift. With a mini facelift, the neck is not dissected and there is no platysmaplasty. Therefore, the time spent in the operating…
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| Feb 14, 2018