Insights from Dr. Etai Funk

A deviated septum can lead to significant nasal breathing problems and even nose bleeds. Septoplasty can easily correct adeviated septum. However, sometimes the cartilage can lose correction and return to its deviated state.

A recent revelation that a certain type of silicone breast implant is prone to rupture has created a stir throughout Europe and the Middle East. The French government has recommended anyone with the PIP silicone breast implant have them removed. Initial comments that it may be linked to breast cancer have been retracted, however these implants are more likely to rupture…

There has been much speculation as to whether Vladimir Putin has had facial plastic surgery. Based on his photographs, it appears he may have had lower eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty in addition to Botox and perhaps fillers to his cheeks and corners of the mouth.

It is not uncommon for political figures to have facial plastic surgery to appear more youthful and…

Rejuvenating an earlobe has gained popularity with the baby boomers as of late. Wearing long or heavy earrings over the ears in addition to the loss of collagen, fat, and elasticity (that is also lost everywhere in the body) causes the earlobes to become long, thin, and hanging. This looks abnormal and disharmonious when combined with a faceliftor…

Slit earlobes,torn earlobes, gauged earlobes, or slot earlobes can be a nuisance to many women and men who have worn large or heavy earrings. These earrings can create a long slit in the earlobe and sometimes tear through…

A facelift is somewhat of a misnomer and should really be termed a “lower face and neck lift”. This is because a facelift improves the jawline and neck - enhancing these features mainly. However, the deep plane facelift, which I perform regularly,…

I recently attended a rhinoplasty lecture by one of the foremost rhinoplasty experts in the world. It provides me comfort and joy to know and see that I am using some of the same rhinoplasty techniques as him and attaining similar aesthetic results. I am now leaning less towards harvesting rib for revision rhinoplasty and utilizing more ear cartilage and residual…

Lip augmentationor lip injections with Restylane are now officially FDA approved and no longer off label. Restylane is a hyaluronic acid facial filler that was only previously FDA approved for the nasolabial folds. Despite being off…