Dr. Etai Funk's Blog

Many of my Houston facelift patients are concerned about their neck primarily, but also would like to see improvement in their jowls.  Facelift terminology can be confusing so it is important to understand what each procedure can do.  A neck lift alone will improve the contour of the neck and double chin area, however will not improve the jowls much.  A lower facelift…

Many of my Houston facelift patients will ask how long their facelift will last after surgery.  This truly depends on the age of the patient, type of facelift performed, and environmental factors after the facelift.  The deep plane facelift where ligamentous attachments to the SMAS are released and the SMAS and platysma are resuspended will allow for a longer lasting…

When it comes to facial plastic surgery, many patients can easily be overwhelmed by some of the terminology used especially with facelift and necklift procedures. One of the most common terms and questions that many of my facelift patients have is around the deep plane facelift procedure. 

What is a deep plane facelift?

The deep plane facelift refers…

Many of my Houston facelift patients main concern lies with their jowls and jawline.  Their neck may bother them some, but they will state that their main concern is their jowls.  When performing a mini facelift, Dr. Funk's incisions are mainly in front of the ear and do not extend as far back behind the ear.  However, his dissection will elevate under the muscle in…

Some of my Houston facelift patients have had a previous facelift or necklift many years prior and now need another facelift or neck lift.  They may have been unhappy with their original facelift or simply feel the effects of aging and need another facelift.  

Repeat facelift or necklift is a surgery that requires attention to detail.  The previous scars may…

Many of my Houston facelift patients desire improvment to their neck in addition to their jowls, jawline, and flat cheeks.  Neck laxity and submental fullness may need to be treated with a facelift and neck lift. If there is significant fullness in the neck due to excess fat, liposuction of the neck may be needed to contour the neck at the same time the suspension of the…

Many of my Houston facelift patients inquire as to the type of anesthesia used for a facelift.  A typical facelift or face and neck lift takes 2-4 hours, depending on the type of facelift.  Liposuction for the neck adds operative time as does dissecting out the neck.  A mini-facelift will take shorter time than a full face and neck lift.  Deep plane facelifts may take…

Some of my Houston facelift patients inquire as to whether a facelift or mini facelift will improve their bags under the eyes. Facelift surgery typically improves the jawline, neck, jowls and sometimes the mid face. It will not address the lower eyelids and not treat the bags under the eyes. Blepharoplasty or lower eyelid surgery will help lower eyelid bags and…

Some of my Houston facelift patients are also concerned about the appearance of their eyes. Facelift surgery will help create a tighter jawline, improve jowling, and help tighten the neck. This will create the appearance of a more youthful jawline, fuller cheeks, and lift the corners of the…

Many of my Houston facelift and rhinoplasty patients are interested in having multiple procedures in order to have one recovery and one general anesthetic. Some of my Houston facelift patients are interested in having rhinoplasty during their facelift or neck lift procedure. Although these are both complex…