Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

An operated appearance after any cosmetic surgery is not the type of result one typically desires. Patients want natural results and don’t want to look “different”. The best facelift surgeon will provide a result that looks rested, refreshed, and more youthful…

A crooked nose can distract people’s attention from your eyes, hair, or lips to the center of your face and cause them to focus on your nose. Although the nose sits in the center of your face, it should truly disappear into the face and go unnoticed. I have found that when it comes to different aspects of the nose that most people dislike, a crooked nose becomes the most distracting to others.

Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery is one of the more common types of plastic surgery. A common question many patients ask themselves is whether or not surgery to change the shape of the nose and improve breathing is worthwhile. As I have not had nose surgery myself,…

One of the first questions my patients ask who are seeking a facelift in Houston is how long is recovery. This depends on the type of facelift you require. The type of lift best suited for you will depend on your age, your desires, and your exam.

Patients…

There has been a considerable increase in the amount of procedures such as Botox, Fillers, Rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation provided by companies such as Groupon and other discounted venues. I have always felt that you get what you pay for and although these offers…

A chin implant with rhinoplasty or nose surgery can create more balance and harmony on a patient’s profile. A weaker chin can create the appearance of a prominent nose and significant disproportion of the face.

I like to use a shorter anatomic implant in…

Last week, I saw a patient 8 days after rhinoplasty or nose job. This patient never liked her nose and had contemplated rhinoplasty for close to 20 years. I removed the patient’s stitches and suctioned the inside of the nose. After removing the tape and cleaning…

A deviated septum can lead to significant nasal airway obstruction. Septoplasty or surgery for a deviated septum removes the deviated portions of cartilage and bone leaving enough cartilage for support of the bridge and nasal tip.

Septoplasty is a common operation that is…

Many believe that a nose job or rhinoplasty is only for the teenage girl or young woman in her 20’s or 30’s. However, many of my rhinoplasty patients are well into their 50’s or 60’s.

These are patients that may have never liked their nose since their…

One of the biggest issues for patients undergoing cosmetic surgery is the time needed for recovery. Whether it is 3 days or 3 weeks, our time is precious and we want to attain the best results possible while having the least amount of recovery time. Dr. Etai Funk, a board certified facial plastic surgeon in Houston, TX, is a