Many facelift patients inquire about how inconspicuous their scars will be once healed. Well here is a photo example of one of my San Diego facelift patients demonstrating how to conceal a facelift incision. This patient underwent a lower facelift along with tightening of her upper neck line. As you can see from the photos… Continue reading about Creating An Inconspicuous Well Healed Facelift Incision
I just finished two surgeries in the last two days with both patients undergoing combined facelift surgery with otoplasty (ear reshaping). It just so happens that both of these patients from San Diego desired reshaping of their ears as well as facial rejuvenation of the lower face and upper neck. In both cases, we were… Continue reading about Combining Facelift Surgery With Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping)
According to a recent online survey conducted by RealSelf.com, consumer interest in cosmetic enhancement is up, with nearly 70% of Americans stating they would pursue plastic surgery, such as breast augmentation or rhinoplasty, if money were not an issue. As interest in plastic surgery grows, the School of Medicine at the University of California in… Continue reading about Dr. Hilinski In the News: UCSD Rhinoplasty Lecture
I see this topic as a point of discussion on many plastic and cosmetic surgery forums. The reality is that almost everyone who gets a chin implant has some degree of bone resorption following the surgery. But this fact should not be something that is a great source of anxiety over having a chin implant… Continue reading about Bone Resorption After A Chin Implant
The answer to this question is – absolutely. In fact, many patients who have ear reshaping or otoplasty done for prominent ears have it done at 5-6 years old. Cosmetic reshaping of the ears can be done as early as this age because the ear is essentially fully formed by that point. It is also… Continue reading about Can Ear Reshaping, or Otoplasty, Be Performed on a 10-Year-Old?
Wanted to post a quick blog entry on cosmetic reshaping of the crooked ethnic nose. Correcting a crooked nose deformity is arguably one of the most difficult and challenging types of cosmetic rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping, procedures. This young rhinoplasty patient from San Diego presented to my office with a notable crooked nose. As you… Continue reading about Cosmetic Reshaping of the Crooked Ethnic Nose
Just wanted to say ‘thank you’ to one of my San Diego plastic surgery patients for dropping off an American flag to me earlier today. As you can see, it is already sitting proudly on my office wall. He, like many other young men and women out there, proudly serves as a United States military member.… Continue reading about Proud To Be An American
I wanted to post a quick blog about one of our recent injection rhinoplasty patients. This Asian patient desired cosmetic reshaping of her nose but did not wish to undergo a surgical procedure. We discussed the possibility of undergoing an injection rhinoplasty procedure using one of many different injectable fillers to reshape the nose. She… Continue reading about Injection Rhinoplasty To Reshape The Asian Nose
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!
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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