Insights from Dr. Etai Funk
Houston facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Etai Funk frequently receives questions from patients on rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid surgeries, and general topics when it comes to the intricacies of the face. Explore the latest insights from Dr. Funk himself common questions from patients, explanations of the latest trends and more!
Am I too old for rhinoplasty!
Dec 27, 2025We 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…
Will I need a steroid injection after rhinoplasty?
Aug 23, 2024Many of our Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask during their postop visits if they need a steroid injection. After rhinoplasty, scar tissue is deposited between the skin and the cartilage as the nose heals. Ideally, the skin should adhere back to the new bony-cartilaginous framework that was reshaped during rhinoplasty. However, if an undesirable…
Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask if they will need to have their nostrils brought in during rhinoplasty. This is called an alar base reduction or alar flare reduction. With ethnic rhinoplasty, this is quite common in order to create narrower, smaller nostrils. In some patients who have overprojected nasal tips, bring down…
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