Insights from Dr. Etai Funk

The terminology regarding the types of facelifts is vast and can be confusing to the facelift patient. A mini facelift usually refers to a type of facelift where the scars are shorter and the dissection more minimal. Usually, the jowls and jawline are addressed with a mini facelift. The SMAS in the face is contiguous…

Many of my revision rhinoplasty patients will ask if they can have revision rhinoplasty despite their thick skin. Revision rhinoplasty is a difficult surgery due to the scar tissue especially around the tip cartilages. Thick skinned patients will deposit and produce even more scar tissue. This makes revision…

Many of my Houston lower blepharoplasty patients who have bags under their eyes may be at risk for a hollowed out appearance to the eyes after blepharoplasty. This may be due to overresection of fat during lower eyelid surgery. It is important to remove the correct amount of fat during blepharoplasty.…

Many of my Houston facelift patients have had previous facelifts, neck lifts, or facial rejuvenation surgery. A repeat facelift is performed when a patient has aged and developed more skin laxity after a previous facelift. These types of facelifts can be more difficult as there is scar tissue under the skin where dissection…

Many of my Houston ethnic rhinoplasty patients will ask how this type of rhinoplasty is different. Ethnic rhinoplasty which, usually refers to African American rhinoplasty or Asian rhinoplasty, requires an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon in this type of surgery. Frequently, these type of ethnic noses will…

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients may have had a previous septoplasty for a deviated septum in the past. This is important to note and an assessment of the septum needs to be made during consultation for remaining cartilage. Rhinoplasty requires cartilage for grafting purposes. If there is minimal remaining septal cartilage, ear cartilage…

Many of my Houston facelift patients will inquire about a mini facelift. A mini facelift is a loosely used term by surgeons to usually describe a partial facelift. Synonymous terms may be a short scar facelift, vertical facelift, lower facelift, or weekend facelift. This type of facelift may choose to exclude the midface,…

Many of my Houston revision rhinoplasty patients may come in with a crooked nose from a previous rhinoplasty. Crooked noses are difficult to get perfect, especially with a revision. With revision rhinoplasty, there is significantly more scar tissue surrounding the cartilage with less malleability to this…