Hispanic Ethnic Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
Learn more about cosmetic Hispanic ethnic rhinoplasty surgery in the latest addition to our online rhinoplasty tutorial. This young lady desired more refinement of her nose, yet wished to remain looking like herself. I performed cosmetic nose surgery that included addressing a number of the Hispanic features of her nose that were too exaggerated for her desires. Her Hispanic rhinoplasty surgery is discussed in more detail here using this link. Let us know what you... Continue Reading
Immediate Effects of Lower Eyelid Restylane Injection
Patients ask me all the time what they might look like immediately following a Restylane treatment to the lower eyelid - cheek region. As they say - a picture is worth a thousand words. So here is a quick photo example of what you can expect to look like within minutes of having Restylane injected along the lower eyelid region. This gentleman was actually referred to me by another plastic surgeon for treatment of his... Continue Reading
Spot the Difference in the Before and After Photos?
What's different in the before and after photos? Let's see who can guess what was done to this very pleasant female patient of mine from San Diego. This case example  demonstrates the essence of what facial plastic surgery should do for people. It is intended to make a visual enhancement to the face and/or neck while keeping people guessing as to what might have been done. Let's hear what you think!
Upper Lip Lift Techniques For Best Results
In our last blog post, Dr. John Hilinski, our board-certified facial plastic surgeon, discussed balancing facial proportions with an upper lip lift. In this follow-up post, Dr. Hilinski will reveal his preferred upper lip lift technique and how injectable fillers can assist some patients in maximizing the benefits of the procedure. There are two main techniques plastic surgeons use for upper lip lift surgery: one technique utilizes an incision made just below the nose and... Continue Reading
Can An Upper Lip Lift Improve Your Facial Balance?
Board-certified facial plastic surgeon John Hilinski, MD explains how an upper lip lift can effectively help balance facial proportions. Unfortunately, the overall appearance of the face can be dramatically impacted when just one area of the face looks unbalanced. Our upper lip lift patients are generally men and women looking to achieve more harmonious and balanced facial proportions. People with a disproportionately long, or elongated, upper lip are often good candidates for an upper... Continue Reading
Appearance 1 Day After Otoplasty
Many ear pinning patients wonder what the ears may look like in the early healing process after otoplasty surgery. So I decided to post this blog to give those a visual idea of what to expect in the average case. As I discuss with all my cosmetic ear pinning patients, the ears will appear overcorrected initially. I overcorrect the ear pinning because the ears have a certain amount of cartilage memory - where they want... Continue Reading
Latest Photo Example of Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
This is the latest addition to our ever-growing San Diego rhinoplasty gallery. This young lady from San Diego, CA desired to have her nose reshaped. More specifically, she disliked the bump on the bridge and the fact her tip hung down too low. This is actually a very common complaint among rhinoplasty candidates. I ended up performing her cosmetic rhinoplasty using an open approach technique. I reshaped the bridge by making it appear straighter. I... Continue Reading
Considering A Facelift: What Should I Expect?
Our double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, John Hilinski, MD, explains what you can expect during facelift treatment. Our facelift consultations entail a physical examination coupled with a thorough discussion to determine each patient’s specific aesthetic goals. I consider any patient who seeks a more youthful, rested appearance of the lower face and upper neck regions - while maintaining realistic expectations - a good candidate for this procedure. I also utilize a second follow-up consultation... Continue Reading
