In many cases where patients are undergoing reshaping of the dorsum (bridge) I will recommend that we place spreader grafts at the time of the surgery. Spreader grafts are long, rectangular-shaped pieces of cartilage that are placed in parallel with the bridge in between the septum and the upper lateral cartilage. They are what we… Continue reading about Rhinoplasty and Spreader Grafts
Many patients who are scheduled to undergo revision rhinoplasty require ear cartilage grafting (also known as auricular cartilage grafting) as part of their surgery. This is commonly done when we need to add structural support and/or additional contour to the nose following prior rhinoplasty where too much cartilage or bone was removed. Patients often wonder… Continue reading about Ear Grafting (Auricular Cartilage Grafting) and Revision Rhinoplasty
We have had a lot of inquiries lately about the return of the only FDA-approved permanent dermal filler on the market in the United States – Artefill. I am excited to report that Artefill is officially back as of several months ago. Artefill was previously manufactured and distributed by Artes Medical before they went bankrupt.… Continue reading about Artefill – Permanent Dermal Filler Update
Many times I will ask that my patients begin taping their nose following rhinoplasty. This is recommended to encourage your nose skin to adhere down to the underlying cartilage and bone that was just reshaped. In rhinoplasty patients with thin skin, this is usually not necessary. In rhinoplasty patients with thick skin, however, taping for… Continue reading about Taping The Nose After Rhinoplasty
Eyelid swelling following blepharoplasty, or an eyelid lift, is quite common within the first 72 hours of the recovery period. The eyelid skin is rather thin and, therefore, even a small amount of inflammation will contribute to moderate swelling of the region. Because of this I recommend that all patients apply a cold/ice compress to… Continue reading about Karo Syrup and Eyelid Swelling After Blepharoplasty
The answer to this question is – quite commonly. I would say that nearly 20% of our patients seeking primary rhinoplasty (1st time rhinoplasty) also consider chin augmentation with an implant. One of the main goals of rhinoplasty is to achieve improved harmony with the rest of the face. In cases where the nose is… Continue reading about How Common Is Rhinoplasty Done With A Chin Implant?
In essentially all cases of routine otoplasty for prominent ears the incisions (skin cuts) are hidden completely behind the ear. Although some plastic surgeons still make incisions in front of the ear, I have been quite successful with keeping our incisions behind the ear. My otoplasty technique involves an incision made in parallel with the… Continue reading about Are There Visible Incisions With Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping)?
Many patients seeking an upper eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, are pleasantly surprised to hear that they can undergo the procedure in the office setting. An upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the most gratifying procedures for both patient and surgeon. The procedure can have quite dramatic, yet natural appearing, results that provide a significant improvement… Continue reading about Can I Do An Upper Eyelid Lift In The Office?
In many rhinoplasty cases where I have performed osteotomies (breaking the bone) I may ask my patients to do what we term are nasal exercises. Basically these involve pressure strategically placed along the side of the nasal bone using the patients’ fingers. During the rhinoplasty procedure we break the bone and reshape the nose to… Continue reading about What Are Nasal Exercises For After Rhinoplasty?
One of the most common fears following rhinoplasty and/or septoplasty is the possibility that the surgeon is going to pack the nose. This means the surgeon places gauze or similar material inside the nasal passages to put internal pressure on the tissues. This is done to minimize chances of bleeding as well as to promote… Continue reading about Do You Pack The Nose After Rhinoplasty or Septoplasty?
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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