About every 3-4 months or so, I see a revision rhinoplasty patient who needs to have the entire nasal tip reconstructed. The following patient is a great example of exactly this type of rhinoplasty procedure. If you look at this particular patient, the tip of his nose looks as if it were truncated, or removed.… Continue reading about Reconstructing A New Nasal Tip
This is a question often asked by rhinoplasty & revision rhinoplasty patients. The answer to this in my patient population is usually around 1-2 months out. Most people feel presentable in the public eye around 10-14 days out from surgery but still don’t quite appreciate the changes made to the nose. As the swelling subsides… Continue reading about When Do Rhinoplasty Patients Typically Become Happy With Their Noses?
I had the pleasure of speaking at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Division of Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds this past Saturday. It was a great meeting of the minds with many local and regional plastic surgeons getting together to exchange ideas. I spoke about rhinoplasty pearls – various topics related to… Continue reading about Rhinoplasty Lecture at UCSD School of Medicine
Dr. Hilinski was invited to be a featured speaker at the upcoming University of California, San Diego, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Symposium this coming Saturday. Dr. Hilinski was asked to present his personal approach regarding rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty to an audience of San Diego plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Dr. Hilinski was invited… Continue reading about Dr. Hilinski to Discuss Rhinoplasty at Upcoming Plastic Surgery Symposium
Question: Is it possible to just get rid of a bump without having my tip fall down? Answer: The answer to this often asked question is – yes. There are plenty of potential rhinoplasty patients out there who simply dislike the bump on their nose. If your tip is in good position and has a… Continue reading about Rhinoplasty For Just Hump Reduction
I see this exact question or some variation of it posed on forums all the time. The answer to this is actually fairly straightforward. The challenge is finding a rhinoplasty surgeon who fulfills all of the desired qualifications. Given the fact that rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping, is hands down the most difficult plastic surgery procedure… Continue reading about How Do You Choose Your Rhinoplasty Surgeon?
I was seeing a preoperative rhinoplasty patient today in the office and we got on the topic of stopping blood thinners prior to her scheduled surgery. She raised the question of whether or not this was considered a high risk operation in terms of bleeding. I counseled her that rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty are actually… Continue reading about Stopping Blood Thinners For Rhinoplasty Surgery
One of my revision rhinoplasty patients from San Diego was seen in follow-up evaluation today, which reminded me to post a quick note on thick skinned patients undergoing revision rhinoplasty. This particular patient had undergone three previous rhinoplasty surgeries performed by three different plastic surgeons. Her main issue was a lack of definition along the… Continue reading about Steroid Injections for Thick Skin in Revision Rhinoplasty
An online inquiry just today reminded me to post a blog about Skype for rhinoplasty consultations. We have an increasing number of patients from out of town requesting virtual consultations for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. As I tell my patients, there is really no substitute for an in-office rhinoplasty consultation where we can sit down… Continue reading about Skype for Rhinoplasty Consultations!
I recently saw one of my postoperative revision rhinoplasty patients in follow-up and it reminded me of several discussions that have taken place online regarding a hanging columella. This particular patient had prior rhinoplasty surgery by another plastic surgeon. One of her remaining concerns following surgery was the position and shape of her columella. The… Continue reading about Case Example of Hanging Columella 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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