Insights from Dr. Etai Funk

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients have breathing issues due to a deviated septum and require septoplasty to correct this and improve the nasal airway. Septoplasty is commonly performed with rhinoplasty as septal cartilage is need for grafting purposes during rhinoplasty. It is important to seek a rhinoplasty specialist who is familiar…

Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients inquire about eyelid lifts for hooded upper eyelids. An eyelid lift or upper blepharoplasty removes the excess loose upper eyelid skin to allow more of the upper eyelid to show. This allows for a more open eyed and rested appearance to the eye.

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Many of my Houston eyelid surgery patients may have a history of dry eye having to use rewetting drops prior to eyelid surgery. This is important to note especially with upper eyelid surgery. During upper eyelid surgery, excess skin is removed to create a more open eyed and refreshed appearance. The eyelid skin lies just over the upper eyelid muscle responsible for eyelid…

Many of my Houston revision rhinoplasty patients are concerned about the cost of a revision rhinoplasty after spending significant amounts on a previous nose surgery. The price range for a revision rhinoplasty will vary depending on numerous factors.

Each surgeon will have different surgical rates…

Finding the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Houston is not just about finding the best surgeon, but the surgeon that would be right for you. It is important to review rhinoplasty before and after photos on this rhinoplasty surgeon's website and assure that the surgeon's aesthetics are in line with yours. Of equal importance is that there are…

Many of my Houston rhinoplasty patients are concerned about bruising after rhinoplasty. While the internet is amassed with photos of significant bruising around the eyes after rhinoplasty, most of Dr. Funk's rhinoplasty patients do not bruise much at all. There are many reasons for this.

Dr. Funk has his patients start Arnica (an herbal…

Many of my Houston revision rhinoplasty patients have spent considerable amounts on their previous surgery(s) and cost is an important driver for their decision to pursue revision rhinoplasty. While cost of revision rhinoplasty may vary from surgeon to surgeon, it is usually more expensive than primary…

Many of my Houston facelift patients are confused by the extensive terminology when it comes to facelift techniques. Many of the terms describe the type of facelift or neck lift while others describe the extent of dissection. When it comes to facelifts, Dr. Funk likes to break it down to three areas. The midface, which encompasses the upper cheek and temple area, the jawline…