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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

Cast After Rhinoplasty or Revision Rhinoplasty?
Posted March 05, 2010 7:46 PM in Rhinoplasty

Question: Do you always put a cast on the nose following rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty? Answer: The answer is - no. I will only place a cast on the nose if I have performed osteotomies (breaking the nose) during the rhinoplasty procedure. The cast, like for a broken arm, is intended to keep the bones in position during the early healing process. Unlike with your arm, however, we take the cast off within the first week. Dr. Hilinski.... continue

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Is It Normal to Have My Ear Look Overcorrected After Otoplasty Procedure?
Posted March 05, 2010 7:33 PM in None

Question: Is it normal to have my ear look like it is overcorrected after having an otoplasty? Answer: The answer to this is - yes. It is entirely normal and even expected that the ear(s) looks much closer to the surface of the head early on after otoplasty, or ear reshaping. The cartilage of the ear has what is termed 'memory' that gives it a tendency to go back to its original position. This is what accounts for the ears 'relaxing' weeks to months after otoplasty. In order to compensate for this relaxation, the otoplasty procedure is done with a certain amount of overcorrection. That is precisely why your ears might look too close to your head in the early recovery period after otoplasty. Just give it some time and they will relax. Best regards, Dr. Hilinski... continue

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Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty Photos
Posted March 05, 2010 7:19 PM in Rhinoplasty

Question: Why do some plastic surgeons only show the lateral or profile view of the nose following rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty? Answer: This is a great question. In my opinion, plastic surgeons should provide at least two views of the nose in their before and after photos. Nasal reshaping is such a 3-dimensional process that I don't a single lateral view can represent an accurate outcome of the surgery. Plastic surgeons should always try to provide before and after rhinoplasty photos of at least two views - preferably a frontal and side view. Sometimes the oblique or 45 degree angle view also helps in demonstrating an accurate change. Many plastic surgeons will post only the lateral view of the nose showing how, for instance, a hump has been removed or how the tip was elevated. That is great to see... continue

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