Insights from Dr. Etai Funk

The terminology regarding the types of facelifts is vast and can be confusing to the facelift patient. A mini facelift usually refers to a type of facelift where the scars are shorter and the dissection more minimal. Usually, the jowls and jawline are addressed with a mini facelift. The SMAS in the face is contiguous…

Many of my Houston facelift patients will inquire about a mini facelift. A mini facelift is a loosely used term by surgeons to usually describe a partial facelift. Synonymous terms may be a short scar facelift, vertical facelift, lower facelift, or weekend facelift. This type of facelift may choose to exclude the midface,…

Many of my Houston facelift patients are confused by the extensive terminology when it comes to facelift techniques. Many of the terms describe the type of facelift or neck lift while others describe the extent of dissection. When it comes to facelifts, Dr. Funk likes to break it down to three areas. The midface, which encompasses the upper cheek and temple area, the jawline…

Many of my Houston facelift patients are not as concerned about their neck or do not have a neck that requires a necklift or liposuction of the neck. Those facelift patients' main concerns may be jowling, downturned corners of the mouth, or marionette lines. The ncek may not have significant fat, laxity, or banding of the platysma on exam. It is important to understand…

Many of my Houston facelift patients inquire as to the type of anesthesia used for a facelift. A typical facelift or face and neck lift takes 2-4 hours, depending on the type of facelift. Liposuction for the neck adds operative time as does dissecting out the neck. A mini-facelift will take shorter time than a full face and…

When discussing a facelift with my Houston patients, one of their common questions is whether a facelift will help with crow’s feet. Facelift surgery mainly improves the appearance of the neck, jowls, and cheek. Crow’s feet may slightly improve…