Facial Mole Removal
I was recently asked to provide some more detailed information regarding removal of facial moles. This is a relatively straightforward facial enhancement procedure that I happen to do on a regular basis as a facial plastic surgeon. Here is a link to the latest addition to our ever-growing website that focuses on facial cosmetic enhancement here in San Diego. Let me know what you think!
Cephalic Orientation of Cartilage
Our most recent addition to San Diego's best and ever-expanding online rhinoplasty tutorial focuses on a special problem related to the bulbous nasal tip - cephalic orientation of the lower lateral cartilage. This is a relatively common problem in many patients seeking cosmetic nose work. Take a closer look to find out more about a highly specialized technique that can be used to provide a natural looking, more feminine nose in this group of rhinoplasty... Continue Reading
Teenage Nose Job Surgery
See the latest addition to our online rhinoplasty tutorial focusing on teenagers undergoing cosmetic nose job surgery. This young lady from San Diego desired to have her nose reshaped after several years of contemplating what nose job surgery might do for her facial appearance. This demographic group of teenagers seeking cosmetic nose surgery is a growing part of my rhinoplasty practice - largely due to the dynamics of social media such as Instagram and Facebook.... Continue Reading
Transformative Cosmetic Nose Reshaping
This is a fairly dramatic example of how cosmetic rhinoplasty surgery can completely transform one's facial appearance. This very pleasant lady desired to have cosmetic rhinoplasty to reshape her very droopy and bulbous nasal tip. When you see her photos on the side and oblique views, you can gain a better understanding of how much impact these features had on her overall facial appearance. On her side smiling view, these same features become even more... Continue Reading
Rhinophyma Laser Treatment
This is another example of CO2 laser treatment for a condition called rhinophyma. This is a disease that causes the skin of the nose to become overgrown - resulting in the appearance of a very bulbous nasal tip region. For many patients, this can become a significant cosmetic disturbance. In others, this heavy, thick skin can also result in some degree of breathing difficulty. The patient shown here had developed rhinophyma over a period of... Continue Reading
Bullhorn Upper Lip Lift
This is another example of how surgery can help enhance the appearance of an elongated upper lip - a cosmetic concern that is more common than you would imagine. Shortening the upper lip using a bullhorn incision upper lip lift technique is gaining in popularity and has become one of the more regular procedures I perform. Take a look at this patient's upper lip region and see how an upper lip lift has provider her... Continue Reading
Look What Sculptra Cosmetic Can Do For You!
Sculptra injections are quickly becoming one of my favorite office-based cosmetic treatments. Sculptra injections literally allow me to sculpt your face to create improved contour and fullness in certain locations that tend to be negatively affected by the aging process. As an example, you can easily see how Sculptra injections to the temple, mid face and jowl region have helped this particular patient. You will notice that her face now looks much fuller and more youthful... Continue Reading
Persian or Iranian Nose Job Surgery
See the latest example of Persian or Iranian nose job surgery performed by San Diego rhinoplasty expert, Dr. John Hilinski. See how cosmetic nose surgery was performed to create a more refined, yet natural looking nose in this very pleasant rhinoplasty patient from San Diego.
How Long Will Sculptra® Aesthetic Results Last?
Injectables provide rejuvenating effects in different ways - dermal fillers add volume to targeted facial areas, while BOTOX® Cosmetic weakens overactive facial muscles that lead to lines and wrinkles. An alternative to these options, Sculptra® Aesthetic, actually targets the cause of many facial wrinkles by enhancing and reinforcing the deeper layers of skin by replacing lost collagen. Achieving this exceptionally natural-looking effect can take a little longer to manifest than other injectable alternatives. The good... Continue Reading
Wow! See What Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty Can Do!
Take a look at this more dramatic example of what upper eyelid blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) can do for you. This very pleasant lady was suffering from very heavy upper eyelids due to excess, weighted skin. I ended up performing a cosmetic upper eyelid lift to help give her a more rested and rejuvenated look. Let me know what you think of her results!
Combining Chin Implants with Rhinoplasty for Improved Results
Many times, patients coming in for one concern can achieve even better results when an additional area is addressed as well. While the decision is ultimately up to the patient, Dr. John Hilinski may recommend combining procedures to help patients achieve more balanced results. One such combination that he has found provides a beautiful outcome is chin augmentation and rhinoplasty. A common reason patients seek facial implants and rhinoplasty is because they have a weak... Continue Reading
