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!
Retracted Ala after rhinoplasty
May 04, 2020When evaluating my Houston revision rhinoplasty patients, many may have a pinched tip and retracted nostrils due to overzealous resection of cartilage with previous rhinoplasty. Retracted nostrils after rhinoplasty…
Upper eyelid surgery & eye closure
Apr 28, 2020Some of myHouston eyelid surgerypatients will ask if they will have trouble closing their eyes after upper eyelid surgery.
If the proper measurements are taken prior to upper blepharoplasty, poor closure of the eye should not occur. Initially, complete eye closure may be delayed due to swelling, but…
When will I look normal after a facelift?
Apr 24, 2020When discussing facelift surgery with my Houston patients, recovery and getting back to normal social life is a common question. Most patients can start feeling social between 2-3 weeks after surgery.You can expect to look normal 2-3 weeks after a…
When can I get a facial after rhinoplasty?
Apr 15, 2020Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients will ask during their postoperative visits when they can get a facial after rhinoplasty. Many of these patients have blackheads or clogged pores after rhinoplasty and want extractions performed on their nose. My recommendation…
Cost of Eyelid Surgery
Apr 12, 2020The cost of eyelid surgery is one of the most common questions around blepharoplasty. When it comes to determining eyelid surgery cost, it depends on the complexity of the surgery.
Most surgeon’s fees for upper eyelid surgery range between $2500-$3500. Lower eyelid surgery for lower eyelid bags is more complex and…
Will a facelift get rid of a double chin?
Apr 07, 2020Many of my Houston facelift surgery patients want their neck addressed with their surgery in addition to their jawline and mid face. Submental fullness or a double chin can be addressed with liposuction of the neck or direct lipectomy of the neck.…
Many of my Houston rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and facelift surgery patients are asking when they will be able to have their elective surgery that is or has been scheduled during the Coronavirus or Covid-19 period. The Texas governor has decried that…
Does revision rhinoplasty take longer to heal?
Mar 21, 2020Rhinoplasty is one of the more difficult procedures in plastic surgery. Revision rhinoplasty is an even more difficult procedure as there is significant scar tissue left behind after initial rhinoplasty. This scar tissue envelops the remaining cartilage and makes reshaping that cartilage more difficult. I frequently have to let my
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