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Facial plastic surgery should be one of the most rewarding choices you make to enhance your self-image and sense of well-being... continue

This revision rhinoplasty patient from Orange County came to San Diego to have Dr. Hilinski perform revision surgery for him. His first rhinoplasty was performed by a different plastic surgeon and resulted in obvious asymmetry of his... continue

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Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a procedure to reshape or resize your nose. Many patients are dissatisfied by the appearance of their nose because it draws unwanted attention and is not in balance with the overall facial appearance. read more

Facial Plastic Surgery
San Diego

A San Diego native, Dr. John Hilinski was pleased to return here and establish his facial plastic surgery practice. Dr. Hilinski attended Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduation, he completed a General Surgery internship followed by a Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center. Throughout his residency, Dr. Hilinski focused his efforts exclusively on surgery of the face and neck.

Such specialty training and experience provided him an unparalleled foundation to become a facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Hilinski was chosen for a prestigious Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery fellowship sponsored by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his fellowship in Chicago, Illinois under the direction of internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon Dean M. Toriumi, M.D. In conjunction with his training, Dr. Hilinski served as a Clinical Instructor in the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois, Chicago College of Medicine. During his fellowship, Dr. Hilinski learned the latest advancements in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, encompassing all aspects of cosmetic facial enhancement. In particular, he received advanced training in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty technique... continue

Rhinoplasty Bridge Augmentation Question
Posted January 18, 2010 4:39 PM in Rhinoplasty

One of the most common questions I get asked during rhinoplasty consultation relates to how the nasal bridge (or dorsum) can be augmented or elevated. Different surgeons prefer different methods based on what works best in their hands. My preference is to use the patient's own cartilage for dorsal augmentation if it is available in sufficient quantity. If only a slight amount of elevation is desired and/or there is only a short segment of the bridge to augment, cartilage taken from inside the nose (from the septum) or from the ear is generally sufficient. If there is septal cartilage present, this should be used before consideration of ear cartilage. If there is a more significant amount of augmentation desired, I may recommend you opt for costal, or rib, cartilage grafting. Rib grafting allows me to build up... continue

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Rhinoplasty Bridge Augmentation Question
Posted January 18, 2010 4:39 PM in Revision Rhinoplasty

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Chin Implant Placement and Stabilization
Posted January 18, 2010 4:39 PM in Chin Implant

A common question asked during consultation for chin augmentation with a chin implant relates to chances of the implant moving after placement. As I tell all my chin implant patients, there is always a chance the implant can shift or move slightly after placement. It is, however, very unlikely the implant will move to a significant or visible degree once placed properly. I normally place my implants from under the chin since we are often doing liposuction or platysma muscle tightening at the same time. But even in those cases of isolated chin implant placement, I still prefer this approach. By virtue of going under the chin I can create a very short and direct path to where the implant will ultimately rest. In addition, I avoid the risk and concern of infectious complications that come about when implants are... continue

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