Many patients inquire about septoplasty for nasal obstruction, or difficulty breathing through the nose, and ask whether I perform suture technique to straighten the septum. The answer to this is ‘no’ in terms of my primary surgical technique for septoplasty. The reason for this is that the cartilage of the septum has what we call… Continue reading about Straightening a Crooked Septum With Suture Technique
I just completed an interview today with an independent journalist here in San Diego who was researching the topic of injectable filler use for the nose. This idea has actually been around for many years but has been gaining increasing media attention. It has been called among other things the non-surgical nose job as well… Continue reading about Temporary Injectable Fillers for the Nose
One of my San Diego revision rhinoplasty patients was just in and asked what many patients ask regarding nasal exercises. Is it normal to have pain with the exercises? The answer is absolutely. In fact, if you are not pushing hard enough on your nose to elicit some degree of pain, you are likely not… Continue reading about Pain with nasal exercises after revision rhinoplasty
Question: I had an ear graft done as part of a complex revision rhinoplasty. Is it normal for my ear to hurt more than my nose? Answer: Thank you for your inquiry. The answer is yes. It is quite normal to have more attention drawn to the ear as a result of discomfort and pain.… Continue reading about Ear Pain Following Complex Rhinoplasty
This is a frequent question that I get asked from potential rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty patients. Normally most rhinoplasty patients will look ’supermarket’ presentable in about 10-14 days. I will remove the sutures, tape and cast (if placed) 5-6 days following your surgery. The nose looks swollen that day but, in general, rhinoplasty patients can… Continue reading about What Do I Look Like After Rhinoplasty?
The short answer is yes—provided you have symptoms of nasal blockage that haven’t improved with medication. If, during your examination, I find evidence of a deviated or crooked septum, surgical repair (septoplasty) is often the recommended course of action. Regarding the financial aspect, it is important to note that our practice does not accept or… Continue reading about Can Insurance Cover My Septoplasty?
Question: What are steroid injections and why are they used for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty patients? Answer: Steroid injections refer to an injectable corticosteroid (called steroid for short) solution that is used to decrease swelling and dissolve unwanted scar tissue. I use steroids quite commonly to help during the healing process following rhinoplasty and revision… Continue reading about Rhinoplasty and Steroid Injections
Artefill, made by Suneva Medical in San Diego, is the only FDA approved permanent injectable filler on the market. Artefill is a fantastic injectable filler product that is a great alternative to Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse and Sculptra. It is used very much like the other fillers for smoothing out unwanted facial lines, creases and… Continue reading about What is Artefill?
We have been quite busy around the office lately, consulting with many of you about a wide variety of facial plastic/cosmetic surgery procedures. As my staff has likely already explained to many of you, we are embarking on a very busy time of year when it comes to facial plastic surgery. Traditionally, this time of… Continue reading about Facial Plastic Surgery and Upcoming Holiday Season
All patients undergoing rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty by my office are counseled on how to minimize chances of bruising following surgery. The onset and severity of bruising after cosmetic rhinoplasty is dependent on multiple factors, which can usually be accounted for by careful planning. All patients are instructed to review our list of restricted of… Continue reading about How To Minimize Bruising Following Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty
Dr. Hilinski, Nicole, and team are absolutely amazing! Dr. Hilinski is very knowledgeable, takes the time to thoroughly explain procedures, and has gone above and beyond with patient care during my procedure and throughout all of my follow-ups.Alaina
I can’t believe that it has been a year since you did my surgery! I am so happy with the results. I don’t think I can truly express how thankful I am and what a positive impact it has made on me.Sarah
Dr. Hilinski is truly committed to the care and healing of his patients. The after care following my procedure has been exceptional- he effectively communicates his care plan, and he is very knowledgeable regarding the procedure and the delicate process of healing related to his practice.Jamie
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