A question that has come up frequently over the past few months involves whether or not patients can wear eyeglasses or sunglasses after cosmetic ear reshaping, or otoplasty. Our San Diego facial plastic surgery office happens to do a very high volume of otoplasty surgery with probably more experience in cosmetic ear reshaping than most… Continue reading about Wearing Glasses After Cosmetic Ear Reshaping
According to the latest statistics from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), rhinoplasty was the top procedure performed by facial plastic surgeons in 2010, with an average of 54 procedures performed per surgeon. Dr. John Hilinski, a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in San Diego, says that because of the difficulty… Continue reading about Facial Plastic Surgeon in San Diego Discusses How to Choose the Right Practice for Rhinoplasty
Save $50 on your next Botox cosmetic treatment for those unwanted frown lines and crow’s feet! Get ready for the upcoming 2011 holiday season by looking your best with a Botox treatment session by San Diego board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. John Hilinski. Botox cosmetic is an incredibly popular office-based procedure that can make… Continue reading about Save $50 on Botox Cosmetic For Frown Lines
Droopy eyes? Looking tired? Perhaps you would benefit from an upper eyelid lift. Learn more about functional and cosmetic enhancement of the eyelid using blepharoplasty technique. As a board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. John Hilinski performs eyelid lift surgery on a very regular basis. This latest addition to our comprehensive San Diego plastic surgery… Continue reading about Upper Eyelid Lift – Droopy Eyes San Diego, CA
This is great example of tip rhinoplasty, or nasal tip reshaping, in a patient who had an obvious deformity following skin cancer involving her nose. This patient underwent removal of a skin cancer in the nasal tip region, which was performed by a different plastic surgery years prior. Unfortunately, the area where the skin cancer… Continue reading about Tip Rhinoplasty Following Nasal Cancer in San Diego, CA
Many patients inquire about non-absorbable options for treating unwanted hollowing and volume deficiency of the face. These are patients that have tried temporary injectable fillers, such as Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane and Radiesse, but are unhappy with having to get repeated treatments every year. One alternative is to use liquid silicone injections to achieve a more… Continue reading about Injectable Silicone for Facial Enhancement of the Cheek
This young female patient from San Diego is a great example of how a chin implant can significantly enhance facial harmony and balance without looking surgically ‘altered’ or ‘done’ as some people fear. This particular patient had what we would describe as facial plastic surgeons was poor chin projection. Meaning, her chin simply too small… Continue reading about Chin Implant to Enhance Facial Harmony and Balance
Many patients inquire about crooked eyebrow position, also known as asymmetric eyebrow positioning, and whether or not a browlift might help. What they are referring to is the actual position and shape of the eyebrows. In a good majority of people, the eyebrows naturally sit differently on both sides of the forehead – one side… Continue reading about Forehead Lift Suspension For Crooked Eyebrow Position
This is a great case example of how to perform a neck lift on a patient using a combined surgical approach. This particular male patient from San Diego, CA desired a more defined neck line. On examination he was found to have evidence of excess fat under the chin as well as a poorly shaped… Continue reading about Neck Lifting Using Liposuction, Platysmaplasty and Chin Implant
Management of the over-projected nasal tip is one of the more challenging types of cosmetic nose reshaping. This is a good example of this type of nosejob procedure where the tip of the nose is brought back closer to the face. In this particular case, the nasal tip stuck out too far from the plane of the… Continue reading about New Case of The Over Projected Nasal Tip
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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