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Natural Facelift Anti-Aging Surgery

One of the most popular procedures performed by Dr. Hilinski is facelift surgery. When you go to the right plastic surgeon, a facelift can provide you with a beautiful, natural looking cosmetic improvement that helps to rejuvenate your neckline and jawline at the same time. This is a great example of what a facelift necklift combination can do for the average patient seeking cosmetic face surgery. This female patient came to our San Diego office... Continue Reading
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Beautiful Facelift and Neck Lift Results!

Here is a wonderful example of how a facelift procedure can take 10-15 years off of your appearance! This very pleasant lady came to San Diego desiring to have some sort of cosmetic surgery to make her look more rested and rejuvenated. Her main issues - like many patients looking to have a facelift - centered around the jawline and upper neck. In particular, she was bothered by the excess fatty tissue under her chin... Continue Reading

Zwivel’s Guide To Facelift Surgery Featuring Dr. Hilinski

Dr. John Hilinski is dedicated to helping patients reach their aesthetic goals. In addition to his surgical skill, Dr. Hilinski’s patients also benefit from his extensive knowledge and experience. He takes time to advise potential patients of their options, explain the benefits of each procedure, and develop a personalized treatment plan. Dr. Hilinski was recently featured as an expert in Zwivel’s Complete Guide To Facelift Surgery. Zwivel is a comprehensive plastic surgery platform that helps... Continue Reading

Is Laser Skin Resurfacing Right for Me?

Typically, good candidates for laser skin resurfacing have a number of cosmetic concerns that can be treated simultaneously with our dynamic Lumenis® UltraPulse® Encore™ laser. With two configurations, this laser can be used to minimize the appearance of fine facial wrinkles, enhance skin tone, and improve texture. Since the laser encourages skin cell turnover, new collagen growth can tighten the skin, making skin resurfacing a beneficial procedure for patients seeking a non-surgical lift. Patients who... Continue Reading

What Are the Benefits of Laser Skin Resurfacing?

Designed to rejuvenate the surface of the skin, laser skin resurfacing treatments use a distinctly different tactic than facelift procedures. While a facelift is best used to minimize the appearance of deep facial creases and folds, laser skin resurfacing can better address fine facial wrinkles. Since laser skin resurfacing is a non-surgical procedure, the recovery from these treatments can be both faster and easier. At our practice, Dr. John Hilinski uses the Lumenis® UltraPulse® Encore™... Continue Reading

How Long Should Swelling and Numbness Last After a Facelift?

Since the facelift procedure is customized to address each patient’s unique needs, the recovery will vary depending upon the techniques used by the surgeon. Mild swelling and bruising should be expected after surgery, and isolated areas of facial numbness are not uncommon. However, most patients report discomfort instead of pain after the facelift procedure, which can be easily managed with oral pain medication. Within a week of surgery, postoperative swelling and bruising should begin to... Continue Reading

Facelift Necklift Rejuvenation

Despite all the latest fillers and laser devices being advertised out there in 2016, there is no substitute for a beautifully performed lower face and upper neck lift. This patient here exemplifies what this type of facial surgery can do to help reverse the signs of aging while providing a much more rejuvenated facial appearance. You can see from her photos how she had moderate jowling along the jaw line in addition to sagging skin... Continue Reading

How Long Do Results Last After Facelift Surgery?

When you undergo a cosmetic procedure like facelift surgery, you want to know it’s a worthwhile investment that you can enjoy for years to come. Many patients who visit our practice with hopes of taking years off their face often inquire about how long they can expect their results from a facelift to last. To understand the answer to this question, there are a number of factors with which you must first be familiar. First... Continue Reading

What Is the Best Age for a Facelift?

The ideal age for you to undergo a facelift will ultimately depend upon your degree of facial aging. However, knowing the average age can help you understand if you may be a good candidate for the procedure. Among the patients who seek Dr. John Hilinski for facelift surgery, the most common age range is the mid to late 50s. Signs of aging often become more noticeable as people near their late 30s. As you continue... Continue Reading

Getting Rid of Sagging Face and Neck Skin?

Come see what an expert, board-certified facial plastic surgeon can do for your sagging neck skin! This is a 50 year old female who disliked the sagging skin along her upper neck and jowl region. I ended up performing a lower face and upper neck lift to get rid of this excess, loose skin. The end result shown here speaks for itself!

Nip and Tuck

This is a great example of what a little 'nip and tuck' can do for you. This very pleasant patient of mine wanted to simply look more refreshed. I ended up performing a lower face and upper neck tuck in combination with an upper eyelid lift to provide her with a nice, natural-looking cosmetic enhancement. In fact, she easily looks 10 years younger in my opinion!

Avoiding the Stigma of Male Cosmetic Surgery

This is a great case example of what great facial plastic surgery can do - while avoiding the stigma of male cosmetic surgery. One of the most compelling reasons male patients choose not to have plastic surgery is the fear of looking 'surgically done' to family and friends. This is a male patient of mine who underwent a lower facelift and neck lift to give him a more rested, youthful look. Notice how he still looks... Continue Reading

What is a Mid Facelift?

As discussed in our recent blog post comparing the difference between facelift and mini lift procedures, no one lifting procedure is right for everyone. In fact, our facial plastic surgeon explains that the mid facelift may be an effective The mid facelift is a specialized procedure designed to correct loose, sagging tissue of the cheek area, a region of the face that is not always effectively treated by the traditional facelift. Patients who make the... Continue Reading

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