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!
Facelift in a Jar?
Aug 06, 2012Many of my prospective facelift patients ask me about over the counter or prescription topical products that can provide lift or tighten sagging jowls, lax neck skin, or improve the bands in their neck. Unfortunately, these types of products do…
Revision rhinoplastyis one of the more difficult types of surgeries in plastic surgery. There is significant scar tissue under the skin envelope of the nose between the skin and cartilage/bone. This makes healing more…
How much younger will I look after a facelift?
Jul 07, 2012his is a common question posed by many of my facelift patients. When performing facial rejuvenation surgery, I am not trying to turn back time (Cher reference unintended), but simply wanting to provide a more refreshed and rejuvenated result.…
Lower eyelid surgery for circles and bags
May 14, 2012Lower Eyelid Surgery orBlepharoplastyis a procedure to reshape the lower eyelid. Many of my patients complain of lower eyelid bags, dark circles, heaviness, and a tired appearance. Blepharoplasty helps to rejuvenate…
Facelift scars
May 12, 2012Many of my facelift patients are concerned about their scars. Especially my short-haired patients.
The facelift scar is placed around the ears and is dependent on the type of facelift, location of the hairline, and surgeon preference.
With…
Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery in Asians
Apr 19, 2012Eyelid surgeryor blepharoplasty in the Asian community has different aesthetic and anatomic concerns. The Northern Asian eyelid (China, Korea, Japan) has different anatomic features that the Caucasion or Southern Asian (Thai, Phillipine,…
The male facelift
Mar 26, 2012A facelift in a male is not as common of a procedure as in females, however, is becoming more popular as baby boomers are at the age where they are noticing significant neck laxity, banding, and a soft jawline.
Most of my male patients…
Deviated septum can cause asymmetric nostrils
Feb 28, 2012Asymmetric nostrils can be caused by a deviated septum. Septoplasty can help this issue and not only improve your nasal breathing but also nostril symmetry. A deviated caudal septum can be fixed with an openrhinoplastyapproach and may…
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