Insurance-Based Nose Job

I receive frequent questions from patients about whether nose surgery can be covered by insurance. In most cases, procedures performed strictly to change the cosmetic appearance of the nose are not eligible for coverage. However, surgery performed to improve nasal breathing — such as functional septorhinoplasty — may be approached differently depending on a patient’s… Continue reading about Insurance-Based Nose Job

Dr. Hilinski Lectures at UCSD on Nasal Tip Refinement

Our experienced facial plastic surgeon recently had the honor of speaking at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) at the Medical Center Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Dr. John Hilinski focused his lecture on rhinoplasty, discussing the various surgical techniques for achieving the desired nasal tip shape. In his lecture, which was titled, “Nasal… Continue reading about Dr. Hilinski Lectures at UCSD on Nasal Tip Refinement

Transformative Rhinoplasty

The latest addition to our ever-growing online rhinoplasty tutorial focuses on how rhinoplasty surgery provided a beautiful transformation of this young lady’s appearance. This type of transformative cosmetic nose reshaping surgery can ofte times have a significant, positive impact on overall facial esthetics. Her particular case included hump reduction, nasal bone reshaping and tip enhancement.… Continue reading about Transformative Rhinoplasty

Composite Ear Graft Surgery

The latest addition to our ever-growing online rhinoplasty tutorial for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty patients focuses on a specific technique to correct excessively arched nostril rims – the composite ear graft. Take a look using the link provided here to learn more detailed information about correction of alar retraction or arched nostril rims.

Hispanic Male Septorhinoplasty

This is a great example of reconstructive septorhinoplasty (nose job surgery) in an ethnic male patient with a Hispanic background. This case shows just how important it is to be mindful of ethnicity when performing nose reshaping surgery. See more of this case example of ethnic male rhinoplasty (Hispanic rhinoplasty surgery) by clicking here.

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