Insights from Dr. Etai Funk

Finding the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Houston is not just about finding the best surgeon, but the surgeon that would be right for you. It is important to review rhinoplasty before and after photos on this rhinoplasty surgeon's website and assure that the surgeon's aesthetics are in line with yours. Of equal importance is that there are…

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients are concerned about bruising after rhinoplasty. While the internet is amassed with photos of significant bruising around the eyes after rhinoplasty, most of Dr. Funk's rhinoplasty patients do not bruise much at all. There are many reasons for this.

Dr. Funk has his patients start Arnica (an herbal…

Many of my Houston revision rhinoplasty patients have spent considerable amounts on their previous surgery(s) and cost is an important driver for their decision to pursue revision rhinoplasty. While cost of revision rhinoplasty may vary from surgeon to surgeon, it is usually more expensive than primary…

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 lower eyelid surgery Houston patients are concerned about crepe lower eyelid skin in addition to their lower eyelid bags. Lower eyelid surgery or lower blepharoplasty can address the fat causing lower eyelid bags and dark circles while also tightening the lower eyelid skin. This can be done…

Many of my Asian rhinoplasty patients who come to my Houston office have specific concerns related to their nose. Common themes with Asian rhionplasty include a low bridge or dorsum that may require augmentation. A flat nasal tip and wide nostrils may also need to be addressed with…

There are many factors to consider when deciding on a facelift. One of the concerns is the cost of a facelift for my Houston patients. Depending on the complexity/extent of surgery, the surgeon, and facility/anaesthesia fees, the cost of a facelift in Houston can vary. A deep plane facelift involving the midface, jawline,…

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients who come in for hooding of the upper eyelids may not realize they are also good candidates for lower eyelid surgery. Lower eyelid bags and dark circles under the eyes can be corrected with lower eyelid surgery. The recovery after upper eyelid surgery is about 6 days while the recovery…