As a revision rhinoplasty specialist in San Diego, we are continually trying to update our website with useful rhinoplasty information. Toward this end, we recently added a new section to our online rhinoplasty tutorial focusing on management of the pollybeak deformity in revision rhinoplasty. I hope this helps anyone out there considering revision rhinoplasty surgery… Continue reading about Revision Rhinoplasty For Pollybeak Deformity
One of the main reasons why we do so many rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgeries is the fact that my practice has extensive experience when it comes to cosmetic reshaping of the nose. In fact, a large part of my San Diego Facial Plastic Surgery practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. Facial plastic… Continue reading about Not The ‘Occasional’ Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Repair of the pinched nasal tip is one of the most challenging cases in the world of rhinoplasty, or nasal reshaping. Below is a case example of a San Diego patient who had prior unsuccessful rhinoplasty performed by a different rhinoplasty surgeon. She was, unfortunately, left with a severely pinched nasal tip as seen below.… Continue reading about Revision Rhinoplasty For A Severely Pinched Nasal Tip
What should I do if my rhinoplasty cast keeps falling off? I have seen this question posed on other sites and forums related to cosmetic rhinoplasty. My advice to patients that ask this question is to call your rhinoplasty specialist and ask them what to do first. I can tell you from experience that it… Continue reading about Cast Falling Off After Rhinoplasty – What Should I Do?
For any of you cosmetic rhinoplasty patients out there in San Diego and beyond who think you might be too old for some nasal enhancement – I just saw a 77 year female who wants to have her nose reshaped! So why at 77 years old is probably what you are asking (which is precisely… Continue reading about Cosmetic Rhinoplasty At 77 Years Old!
I just finished a revision open rhinoplasty today on this female patient from San Diego. We took some intraoperative photographs to show others what the anatomy looks like when dealing with a pinched nasal tip and hanging columella. This patient had a prior rhinoplasty done by another San Diego plastic surgeon. She was still unhappy… Continue reading about Pinched Nasal Tip & Hanging Columella In Revision Rhinoplasty
This patient was seen in our office today for follow-up evaluation, prompting me to post a blog regarding her ethnic revision rhinoplasty case (Asian and African American nose). She originally had a septorhinoplasty by another rhinoplasty surgeon here in San Diego. She was unhappy with how her nose looked following the nasal reshaping process and… Continue reading about Ethnic Revision Rhinoplasty
We have just added a new segment to our online rhinoplasty tutorial titled Taping the Nose. This segment was added for all of you rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty patients who have been instructed to tape your nose at night. The tutorial covers my general guidelines and techniques for taping the nose after nasal reshaping surgery.… Continue reading about Taping the Nose Following Rhinoplasty
Every case should be assessed individually, but, in general, most patients can begin aerobic type activity like running or fast-paced walking within 2-3 weeks of having rhinoplasty performed. At this point, patients will usually see more swelling of the nose the day after exercise, but this should not be a significant deterrent to resuming exercise.… Continue reading about How Soon Can I Run After Rhinoplasty?
This question or a variation thereof is commonly asked in online rhinoplasty forums. The answer is that I frequently perform rhinoplasty on female patients 17-18 years of age. In fact, I have done rhinoplasty on a female patient here in San Diego who was 15 years old (although there were extenuating circumstances). Females in this… Continue reading about Am I Able To Have Rhinoplasty At 18 Years Old?
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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