Many patients currently getting Restylane or Juvederm lip injections to provide enhanced lip volume often times ask about a more permanent option. One of the best options for permanent fuller, plumper lips is the Surgisil Permalip lip implant procedure. I happen to perform this surgery on a regular basis for those patients seeking a more… Continue reading about Permanent Lip Enhancement
I get inquiries quite frequently from patients asking about insurance-based nose job surgery. This link here will explain in more detail the type of nose surgery that is commonly covered by PPO health insurance carriers like Cigna, Health Net, United Healthcare, Aetna and other PPO plans. This is just one example of many types of… Continue reading about Insurance-Based Nose Job
Our team is proud to announce that Dr. John Hilinski has recently been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) for his work in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Hilinski was co-author of the article, “Reconstructing the Gauge Earlobe Defect,” along with Jessica Collins, MD, FRCSC and Joshua Harvey, BS. The article details… Continue reading about Dr. Hilinski Published in JAMA for Gauge Earlobe Repair
San Diego’s own Dr. John Hilinski, an expert in facial plastic surgery, was featured in the first edition of Aesthetics News Today discussing his choice in electronic medical records. Dr. Hilinski proudly discusses why he ultimately chose to use PatientNow – one of the most advanced systems for surgeons in the plastic surgery industry. Here… Continue reading about San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon Featured
This is another example of how upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can be used to help improve one’s vision. This very pleasant lady from San Diego presented to my office noting trouble with her peripheral vision. As you can see, she had a significant amount of excess, heavy skin that was weighing her upper eyelids down… Continue reading about Improved Vision From Eyelid Plastic Surgery
Just wanted to wish all of our patients and colleagues a very merry Christmas from Dr. John Hilinski and the staff of San Diego Face and Neck Specialties and The Hilinski Ambulatory Surgery Center!
This is the latest addition to our popular online rhinoplasty tutorial – a chapter focusing on Persian rhinoplasty surgery. Learn more about reshaping the Persian nose through this case example of a young female Persian patient from San Diego who desired functional and aesthetic reconstruction of her nose. Let us know what you think of… Continue reading about Persian Rhinoplasty Nose Reshaping
Stay tuned tomorrow night (Friday, Nov. 21st) to Channel 10 News at 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm when this little guy, Brian, from San Diego will be featured following recent facial plastic surgery to reshape his ears. I am very proud to say that our own Hilinski Foundation for Surgery was able to offer the services… Continue reading about The Hilinski Foundation for Surgery
Just finished another subnasale upper lip lift surgery today on a very charming young lady who flew out from South Carolina to have me operate on her. Her surgery went beautifully – giving her a nice enhanced upper lip appearance by providing much better proportion and balance.
It is often said that the best plastic surgery is the type you cannot detect. I think this particular patient exemplifies just that – she looks improved and more rested – but has no obvious signs or stigmata of having had facial plastic surgery. But what has changed in the before and after photo? Guess… Continue reading about Guess the Difference!
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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