Insights from Dr. Etai Funk

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients will ask how long upper eyelid surgery for upper eyelid hooding will last. Removing excess upper eyelid skin to create a more open eyed and refreshed appearance should rejuvenate the eyes and create a more youthful appearance. This should last most patients…

Upper blepharoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia in the operating room or the office. Our Houston patients frequently do not want to undergo anesthesia for their procedures. We do offer performing upper eyelid surgery in the office under local anesthesia or even in the operating room under…

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients inquire about eyelid lifts for hooded upper eyelids. An eyelid lift or upper blepharoplasty removes the excess loose upper eyelid skin to allow more of the upper eyelid to show. This allows for a more open eyed and rested appearance to the eye.

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Most of my Houston upper eyelid surgery patients come in for excessive hooding or a heavy appearance to the upper eyelids. However, in some cases, there may be excess fat in the corners of the upper eyelids close to the nose giving a bulging or full appearance to the upper eyelids. This is common with…

Many of my Houston upper eyelid surgery patients who are interested in addressing their upper eyelid hooding are concerned about where the scar will be placed. The scar for upper blepharoplasty hides in the upper eyelid crease and will slightly extend laterally into a small crow's feet wrinkle to address…

Many of my Houston upper eyelid surgery patients who believe they may need upper eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty for hooding or heavy eyes, may actually need a brow lift. Evaluating these patients properly will determine the most beneficial surgery for each patient. The female brow should sit slightly over the superior…

Many of my eyelid surgery patients considering blepharoplasty for upper eyelid hooding or lower eyelid bags may be concerned about their lashes after surgery. Whether you are using Latisse, an eyelash conditioner or strengthener,…

Sometimes I see eyelid surgery patients come to see me 10-15 years after their first upper eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty stating that they now see similar changes to those that drove them to the intitial surgery.

Surgery for the aging face does not halt the aging process.

The eyelid skin is the thinnest…

When discussing eyelid surgery with my Houston area patients, it is important to review the location of the incisions for upper eyelid surgery and lower eyelid surgery. The incision should not disorient the tattoo or break it up. The scar…