Insights from Dr. Etai Funk

Many of our Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask when they can wear glasses after their rhinoplasty.  If the nasal bones are fractured during rhinoplasty, undue pressure on the nasal bones can impede healing and lead to a deformity.  It is recommended to not wear any glasses or sunglasses on the nose for the first 6-8 weeks after rhinoplasty.  Those patients who need…

Many of our Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask why the tip seems more upturned than anticipated after rhinoplasty.  Others may ask why this appears on intraoperative photos and videos.  With surgery comes swelling and the anticipation of healing after the procedure.  Every surgeon has different methods to support the tip with rhinoplasty.  Some may suture the tip…

We frequently will have older patients inquiring about rhinoplasty and if they are still a candidate for cosmetic nose surgery. While the average age for rhinoplasty is usually in the 20's, Dr. Funk performs rhinoplasty on patients in their 50's, 60's, and even 70's!

It is important to note that when we age our nasal skin changes. The skin over the bridge of the…

Some of our rhinoplasty patients in our Houston office have recently been inquiring about ultrasonic rhinoplasty. It's important to first understand what ultrasonic rhinoplasty entails and where it is used.  

Frequently during rhinoplasty, the nasal bones are fractured to narrow the nose, close an open roof after hump reduction, straighten…

Many of our patients at Funk Facial Plastic Surgery will ask Dr. Funk about the recent popularity of peptides and NAD for anti-aging and wellness.  These are small proteins or building blocks of our body that are naturally found in a balanced diet.  Most of these supplements are not FDA approved and questionable in their efficacy.  Not to mention, there are no long…