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Asian Rhinoplasty in San Diego, CA

Dr. Hilinski, San Diego rhinoplasty specialist, is pleased to announce the release of his new online rhinoplasty tutorial chapter - Asian Rhinoplasty. This latest rhinoplasty discussion focuses on Asian rhinoplasty surgery - a niche cosmetic procedure in the Asian population. Dr. Hilinski discusses the nuances of evaluating the Asian rhinoplasty patient and how cosmetic nose reshaping in Asian patients is much different than performing Caucasian rhinoplasty. To learn more about this particular rhinoplasty topic, please... Continue Reading
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Subtle Deprojection of the Nasal Tip in Rhinoplasty

As a San Diego rhinoplasty specialist, I see quite a few cosmetic nose reshaping patients who mistakenly ask to have their nose shortened. What they really are asking is to have the nose 'deprojected' or brought closer to the face. Projection of the nose refers to how far the nose sticks out from the face. To gain a better visual understanding of this, please refer to our San Diego Rhinoplasty Tutorial section on nasal analysis.... Continue Reading
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San Diego Eyelid Lift To Improve Vision

Ever consider having an upper eyelid lift to help improve your impaired vision? Learn more about this particular type of blepharoplasty procedure to help reshape the eyelid. In many cases patients don't even realize how much the upper eyelid can obscure their peripheral vision and what impact this has on their daily routine. In many of these patients, an upper eyelid lift can be performed by a qualified board certified eyelid lift specialist to help... Continue Reading
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Lower Eyelid Lift To Rejuvenate The Eyes – Case Example

We have just added a new segment to our online blepharoplasty procedure page focusing on a case example of lower eyelid rejuvenation for unwanted bags and puffiness. A lower eyelid lift can significantly enhance one's cosmetic appearance especially when there is moderate to severe puffiness involving the lower eyelid region. To learn more about how a lower eyelid lift is done and why, please take a look at our San Diego blepharoplasty procedure page.
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Dr. Hilinski on NBC News Discussing Botox Injections

San Diego botox injection specialist, Dr. John Hilinski, was interviewed today by the local San Diego NBC news station regarding his opinions on botox injections. The topic of discussion focused on the 8 year old young girl in Northern California was injected with botox by her mother for cosmetic reasons. Dr. Hilinski was chosen because of his expertise in facial plastic surgery and botox treatments for unwanted facial wrinkles. Dr. Hilinski discussed the cosmetic indications... Continue Reading
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Injection Revision Rhinoplasty – But Not What You Think!

I happen to get several inquiries a week regarding possible injection rhinoplasty. Injection rhinoplasty is a term that was introduced years ago into the plastic surgery world to imply reshaping of the nose by injecting one of many different biocompatible materials. This primarily implied use of injectable fillers to reshape the nose - such as Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, Radiesse, and Artefill. There is some controversy out there on the merits of injection rhinoplasty or lack... Continue Reading
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The Hilinski Foundation In the San Diego News

Dr. John Hilinski, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in San Diego, CA, is announcing the launch of a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free plastic surgery procedures for children 6-18 years old. The Hilinski Foundation for Surgery will provide surgical procedures such as nose reconstruction, ear pinning, scar revision, facial reconstruction and more for socially and economically disadvantaged children in... Continue Reading
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Nasal Exercises in Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty

Dr. John Hilinski, rhinoplasty specialist in in San Diego, CA, has added another chapter to one of the most informative rhinoplasty resources online - the San Diego Rhinoplasty Tutorial. Dr. Hilinski is widely respected as one of the regions best rhinoplasty surgeons. This includes expertise in cosmetic rhinoplasty and revision nose reshaping as well as functional nose procedures to improve breathing. The latest rhinoplasty tutorial chapter discusses the nuances of nasal exercises following rhinoplasty and... Continue Reading
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Management of Turbinate Hypertrophy in Rhinoplasty & Revision Rhinoplasty

Dr. John Hilinski, expert nose surgeon in San Diego, CA, is proud to announce the latest addition to the ever growing online San Diego Rhinoplasty Tutorial - one of the most comprehensive online sources for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty information. Dr. Hilinski is considered a regional specialist when it comes to complex nose surgery - including cosmetic nose jobs and functional reconstruction of the nose. This latest topic focuses on management of inferior turbinate hypertrophy... Continue Reading
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San Diego Nasal Tip Rhinoplasty For A Wide Tip

This is a great example of nasal tip rhinoplasty, or just tip rhinoplasty for short. This is a young female patient who was referred to our San Diego office for rhinoplasty by a friend of hers who was happy with a cosmetic rhinoplasty done by us years ago. This patient was most concerned about her nasal tip. In fact, she was unhappy with the rounded, or bulbous, appearance to her nasal tip. She wanted to... Continue Reading
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San Diego Revision Rhinoplasty Specialist Discusses Secondary Rhinoplasty Surgery

This San Diego revision rhinoplasty patient was thought to be a great example of revisionary cosmetic nose surgery and a good platform to discuss some of the details involved in this type of highly specialized surgery. She presented to our facial plastic surgery office with a request to have her nose reshaped further. Her history was significant in that she had undergone two prior nose jobs by other plastic surgeons. When you looked at her... Continue Reading
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Ear Reshaping (Otoplasty) Immediate Recovery Period

I wanted to post a quick blog entry visually demonstrating what otoplasty patients might look like immediately following ear pinning surgery. This young gentleman from San Diego desired reshaping of his ears (ear pinning) to address overly prominent auricles. As you can see from his preoperative otoplasty photos below, his ears stuck out to the side of his head bilaterally. As is the case in most patients undergoing ear pinning, one side stuck out farther... Continue Reading
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Neck Liposuction & Platysmaplasty For Improved Jawline Definition

Liposuction is one of the most common procedures we perform at The Hilinski Clinic of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in San Diego, CA. In a great majority of cases, liposuctioning is performed along the upper neck region to help create a more rejuvenated facial appearance. In many of these facial plastic surgery patients, the platysma muscle is also tightened to provide even further enhancement. The following is one of our own San Diego facial plastic... Continue Reading

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