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!
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.…
Is a nose job right for me?
May 20, 2014Most of my rhinoplasty patients will tell me that they have never liked their nose since their early teen years. Your dislike of your nose may wax and wane over time, but ultimately your nose will be an aspect of your face you will never be happy with.Cosmetic…
Filler for Under Eyes
May 05, 2014Filler for under eyes treatment is becoming more common for those patients who are not quite ready for lower eyelid surgery and prefer to have an interim treatment with less downtime and shorter recovery. Injectable fillers for the face are commonly performed in the smile…
What is deviated septum surgery?
Apr 28, 2014A deviated nasal septum can be addressed during rhinoplasty or nose job surgery. Deviated septum surgery corrects the wall that separates the two sides of the nose (septum) to straighten it. A deviated septum may be caused by passage through the birth canal, pubescent growth,…
Does Eyelid Surgery Hurt?
Apr 14, 2014Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty can be performed on either the upper or lower eyelid. Upper eyelid surgery is a fairly straightforward surgery to improve the cosmetic appearance lids by excising excess eyelid skin and creating a more youthful, rested, and open eyed appearance.…
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