Insights from Dr. Etai Funk

Revision rhinoplastyis typically a more complex procedure than primary rhinoplasty and may require additional techniques and maneuvers. Dissection during revision rhinoplasty of the skin from the cartilage can be very…

Deviated septum surgery orseptoplasty can be performed at the same time as rhinoplasty. Frequently, a small amount of septal cartilage is required for rhinoplasty grafting purposes. I have always found that if you are there getting cartilage for the rhinoplasty,…

Ethnic rhinoplastyfrequently requires incisions around the nostrils to bring them in and narrow the base of the nose or make the nostrils more narrow. This is commonly performed in rhinoplasty for African-Americans, Asians,…

When asked how my rhinoplasty patients found me, they frequently state they simply searched the web for thebest rhinoplasty surgeon in Houston. But are the nose surgeons that come up ranking highest on the web the best nose surgeon in Houston? They may be the…

The turbinates are structures that humidify and moisten the air as it passes through the nose. There are 3 on each side of the nose, but the inferior turbinates are the ones that cause most of the congestion and reaction with allergies. These turbinates are the ones that are most often reduced during nose surgery or rhinoplasty.

In Houston, more of the

Rhinoplasty or nose job surgery is commonly performed to change the shape of the nose. Many of these patients may have a deviated septum or trouble breathing due to turbinate enlargement. In addition, some of these patients have chronic sinus issues with recurrent sinusitis or sinus infections.

A

Rhinoplasty alone is a complex operation that requires knowledge of the nasal anatomy, an understanding of nasal aesthetics, and the wound healing process of the nose. Revision rhinoplasty is an even more complex…

Rhinoplasty or nose job surgeryis not for everyone. A qualified rhinoplasty surgeon will evaluate you to assess if you are a good candidate for rhinoplasty. The best rhinoplasty candidate is a patient who has realistic expectations. The best rhinoplasty surgeon…