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!
Does a nose job hurt?
Feb 02, 2014Many of my patients are concerned about the possibility of pain after nose surgery or rhinoplasty. The fact is that nose surgery or a nose job is not necessarily a painful surgery but described as more uncomfortable. The majority of my rhinoplasty patients…
How does Rhinoplasty Work?
Dec 23, 2013With rhinoplasty, or nose job surgery, the underlying framework of the nose is reshaped and the skin contracts and redrapes over this new framework. The skin can be completely elevated using either theopen approach to rhinoplastyor through a closed rhinoplasty…
Asian Rhinoplasty or Nose Job
Dec 07, 2013Noses come in different shapes and sizes. Different ethnicities exhibit different nasal features. The Asian nose typically presents with a flat bridge, thicker nasal skin, wide nasal bones, an amorphous or bulbous tip, little tip projection off the face and a wide base with circular or horizontal shaped nostrils. Different Asian nationalities may have various features…
Do Facelifts Last?
Nov 29, 2013There are many different types of facelifts . Each type of facelift and the extent of dissection will dictate the desired outcome and duration of the result. Patients who are concerned about jowling or a sagging jawline may and do not have much neck skin laxity may be good…
Why does a Facelift sometimes look “done”?
Nov 29, 2013An operated appearance after any cosmetic surgery is not the type of result one typically desires. Patients want natural results and don’t want to look “different”. The best facelift surgeon will provide a result that looks rested, refreshed, and more youthful while…
Recovery after Facelift
Oct 19, 2013One of the first questions my patients ask who are seeking a facelift in Houston is how long is recovery. This depends on the type of facelift you require. The type of lift best suited for you will depend on your age, your desires, and your exam.
Patients who are younger…
Rhinoplasty Cost and Bargain Rates
Oct 07, 2013There has been a considerable increase in the amount of procedures such as Botox, Fillers,Rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation provided by companies such as Groupon and other discounted venues. I have always felt that you get what you pay for and although…
Chin Implant Provides Facial Balance
Sep 30, 2013A chin implant with rhinoplasty or nose surgery can create more balance and harmony on a patient’s profile. A weaker chin can create the appearance of a prominent nose and significant disproportion of the face.
I like to use a shorter anatomic implant in most women so as not to create a…
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