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Spreader Grafting in Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)

We recently published our San Diego online rhinoplasty tutorial on spreader graft use in the world of rhinoplasty and nose reshaping. Building on this particular topic in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, I decided to post this blog entry focusing on a recent San Diego nosejob patient who was in for a follow-up visit. Rhinoplasty Patient This particular San Diego rhinoplasty patient originally consulted with us to have her nose reshaped for cosmetic reasons. If you... Continue Reading
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The Hilinski Foundation for Surgery

Dr. John Hilinski is pleased to announce the launch of The Hilinski Foundation for Surgery website! The Hilinski Foundation for Surgery is a non-profit organization established with the intent of providing charity plastic surgery for youth boys and girls from San Diego county who would, otherwise, not be afforded the opportunity to have this type of surgery. This includes but is not limited to surgery such as nose reconstruction, ear pinning, scar revision and more.... Continue Reading
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Rhinoplasty Before & After Gallery

San Diego rhinoplasty specialist and California revision rhinoplasty expert, Dr. John Hilinski, is proud to report that he now has one of if not the largest rhinoplasty photo galleries in all of San Diego. In fact, Dr. Hilinski likely has one of the largest galleries of rhinoplasty photos in all of Southern California. As a San Diego double board certified facial plastic surgeon, he has a specialty focus in rhinoplasty surgery - arguably the most... Continue Reading
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Plastic Surgery for Earlobe Gauging – A Unique Case of Ear Reshaping or Otoplasty

I just finished one of the more unique cases of ear reshaping, or otoplasty, in quite a while. This particular patient presented to our San Diego plastic surgery office desiring reshaping of her ears. She had her earlobe gauging, or stretching, many years ago that created a progressively larger hole in her ear. After many years of this, she finally decided to remove the earlobe gauges and have her ears reshaped. Below left is a... Continue Reading
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Cosmetic Nose Reshaping Without Altering Facial Identity – Finesse Rhinoplasty

I have a significant number of patients who consult with us at our San Diego facial plastic surgery practice regarding what I like to call a 'finesse' rhinoplasty procedure. These patients are seeking some type of nasal reshaping procedure to provide them with a cosmetic enhancement in the appearance of their nose. However, a good majority of these patients state they are afraid of looking too different from their rhinoplasty procedure. As I try to... Continue Reading
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Are The Changes From A Facelift (Face lift) Permanent?

This is a question that is commonly asked by San Diego facelift, or face lift, patients looking to achieve a more youthful, rested facial appearance. In short, the answer to this is - yes. Patients undergoing a facelift procedure to lift and tuck the lower face and upper neck are undergoing a permanent change in their appearance. By definition, lifting the facial skin, then tightening the SMAS layer, followed by removal of the excess skin,... Continue Reading
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Post Rhinoplasty Appearance Two Weeks Out

I wanted to post an update on this particular San Diego rhinoplasty patient. We previously posted on her rhinoplasty healing at day 6 out from nose job surgery. You can see read more about her day 6 rhinoplasty recovery and details of her nose job surgery by clicking here. One week later, she was seen for routine follow-up in my office and additional photos were taken to document her rhinoplasty healing. You can see her... Continue Reading

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