Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

Many of my patients who are professional singers or utilize their voice for choir or fun are concerned regarding whether a nose job will change their voice. Patients may sound nasally if their adenoid are enlarged or if they have severe sinus issues. However, most…

Many of patients notice the heavy feeling over their upper eyelids with excess skin and wonder if insurance will pay for upper eyelid surgery or an eyelid lift. The answer is that it depends. In order for insurance to agree to pay for this procedure (which no insurance…

There is considerable variation in terminology when it comes to the facelift. Many of my patients come in for consultation desiring a mini facelift. The various types of facelifts are typically based upon where the incisions lie and the extent of dissection. With a…

Nose surgery results may vary from patient to patient and surgeon to surgeon. It is important to review your surgeon’s nose job before and after photos to understand what type of results they are attaining. As you are reviewing, there are certain things you should…

Recovery after a facelift[/url] varies depending on the extent of surgery and age of the patient. A short scar facelift or mini facelift may only require 7-10 days recovery while a full face and neck lift may require 14-20 days of recovery. If a neck lift is required with the facelift, then this requires further dissection and suturing which ultimately leads to a little more bruising and swelling.…

After breast augmentation, rhinoplasty or nose job surgery is the most common type of plastic surgery performed. Many are unhappy with the appearance of their nose and desire cosmetic changes through rhinoplasty. A good rhinoplasty can truly allow people to appreciate…

A recent study out of NYU revealed that a rotation angle of 106 degrees to the nasal tip was the most aesthetically pleasing in Caucasian women. I would tend to agree that the Kate Middleton nose is attractive, but what is it that makes it so appealing? I always tell…

I see many patients in consultation for nose job surgery or rhinoplasty and it seems at times that they may be unsure as to whether rhinoplasty is worth it. Last week I had a patient come in 6 days postoperatively for their first postop visit, as per usual, and I…

I recently returned from the Las Vegas Cosmetic and Aesthetic meeting where hot topics included more vertical facelift and neck lift techniques. This type of lift eliminates the need for extensive neck dissection and muscle work in the neck. The deep plane vertical…

A nose job or rhinoplasty is something you may have considered for the last 20 years or 2 years. Your dislike of the appearance of your nose may wax and wane throughout the years, but ultimately, it will continue to reside in your psyche. I have seen how changing the shape of the nose with nose surgery can improve my patients’ confidence, self-esteem, and indifference to taking photographs from…