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!
Finding the right nose surgeon
Sep 30, 2014When considering rhinoplasty or a nose job, it is important to find the right surgeon that you feel comfortable with. Fortunately, when looking for arhinoplasty surgeon in Texas, there are some major cities and excellent surgeons in each. It is important…
What is a Vertical Facelift?
Some patients develop jowling while at the same time have a deflated appearance above the jowls and below the cheek. In these patients, the SMAS and fat that have resulted in jowling have descended from this area. A vertical lift suspends…
Why Nose Surgery is so Popular
Jul 21, 2014After breast augmentation,rhinoplasty or nose job surgeryis the most common type of plastic surgery performed. Many are unhappy with the appearance of their nose and desire cosmetic changes through rhinoplasty. A good rhinoplasty can truly allow people to…
Copy Kate - Kate Middleton’s nose and Rhinoplasty
Jul 13, 2014A recent study out of NYU revealed that a rotation angle of 106 degrees to the nasal tip was the most aesthetically pleasing in Caucasian women. I would tend to agree that the Kate Middleton noseis attractive, but what is it that makes it so appealing? I…
Rhinoplasty is worth it
Jul 04, 2014I see many patients in consultation fornose job surgeryor rhinoplasty and it seems at times that they may be unsure as to whether rhinoplasty is worth it. Last week I had a patient come in 6 days postoperatively for their first postop visit, as per usual,…
Best Facelift Technique
Jun 26, 2014I recently returned from the Las Vegas Cosmetic and Aesthetic meeting where hot topics included more vertical facelift and neck lift techniques. This type of lift eliminates the need for extensive neck dissection and muscle work in the neck. The deep plane vertical facelift…
Symptoms of a Deviated Septum
Jun 02, 2014Many of my patients present with trouble breathing through their nose due to a deviated septum. Deviated septum surgery or septoplasty is a common outpatient procedure to correct this breathing problem. Patients may also have recurrent nose bleeds, a dry nose with crusts,…
Otoplasty recovery
May 25, 2014Ear pinning surgery or otoplasty is an outpatient procedure where the ear cartilage is shaped to pin the ears closer to the side of the head. This can be done using sutures/stitches or cutting and shaping the cartilage. The surgery can be done as early as 5-6 years of age and anytime during adult life.…
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