Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

The cost of rhinoplasty can vary from region to region within the United States and even in Texas. Rhinoplasty in Houston costs can also vary depending on the complexity of the nose surgery, the experience of the surgeon, and whether insurance is involved for functional…

Nostril size and shape may vary from nose to nose. Depending on your ethnicity, a deviated septum, and the position of your tip cartilages, nostrils can all be different.

Rhinoplasty, or nose job surgery, can help change the nostril shape, make them smaller,…

Patients who are seeking facial rejuvenation surgery frequently want to improve the jowling that may occur along the jawline, skin laxity of the neck, or sagging of the face in general. Many patients state they do not want a facelift but just a neck lift. Unfortunately,…

Rhinoplasty is a surgery typically performed under general anesthesia. While every nose is different, some can be fairly straightforward while others quite difficult. A very crooked nose can require particular grafts, sutures, and controlled fractures. A knuckled, crooked, twisted, or weakened nasal tip may take longer to finesse than others. 

Some patients who seek facelift surgery have had a facelift or necklift in the past. Typically a facelift lasts 10-12 years if done properly. I have seen and operated on patients who have had a previous facelift and are seeking once again to improve their jawline,…

Unlike breast augmentation, facelift surgery, or eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty or nose job surgery is permanent. If done properly, repeat surgery later in life should not be necessary. It is important that during rhinoplasty, the nose is kept structurally sound and…

I was recently interviewed in a Fox news segment about the impact social media and the rise of selfies has had on plastic surgery. In today’s world of social media, we see photos of ourselves much more often posted online on sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and even on Twitter. Taking photos of ourselves with our camera phones has become an art and posting just the right photo to the world can…

Many of my patients who present for nose surgery consultation ask if rhinoplasty can help snoring. Snoring results from vibrations from the base of tongue or soft palate during certain stages of sleep. In the deeper stages of sleep, the muscles in the body become weak…

Many of my professional singing patients inquire as to whether rhinoplasty will change their voice. Nose surgery to improve the nasal airway and allow better airflow should not have much effect on a person’s voice. However, if that patient has large adenoids in the…

Lower eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty can be a complex procedure based on your anatomy and the different options for the lower eyelids.

There are two approaches to the lower eyelids. One is through an incision 1-2mm under the eyelid margin of lashes and the…