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!
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.…
Does a Facelift Include the Neck?
Apr 06, 2014The term facelift can be a bit of a misnomer. I believe a better term would be a face and neck lift. However, there are many different types of facelifts .
If you are only wanting to treat the jawline and jowls, a mini-facelift may be more appropriate. The incisions…
Can Rhinoplasty fix Sinus Problems
Mar 23, 2014Rhinoplasty or nose surgery to address the shape of the nose can also improve your breathing by straightening a deviated septum or making turbinates smaller. This will improve your nasal airway and nasal airflow.
If you suffer from nasal allergies, you will likely continue to be allergic to the same substances after your nose surgery. However, making the turbinates…
Is Rhinoplasty a Major Surgery?
Mar 10, 2014Cosmetic Nose Surgery orRhinoplasty is an elective outpatient procedure. This means that you will be able to go home about 1-2 hours after your surgery is completed and you have awakened from anesthesia. Rhinoplasty does require general anesthesia and typically…
Should I have a nose job?
Mar 02, 2014The decision to have nose surgery orrhinoplasty to change the shape of the noseis a personal one. The majority of my patients will tell me that they “never liked their nose for as long as they can remember”. If you are constantly noticing your nose in…
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