Facial Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in San Diego, CA – Forehead Osteoma
Dr. Hilinski has just added another example of facial reconstructive plastic surgery to our ever-growing San Diego facial plastic surgery photo gallery. This latest case involves a female patient from San Diego who developed a bony growth (called an osteoma) involving her forehead region. Not only was the growth becoming more esthetically displeasing, it was also causing her pain and discomfort. Dr. Hilinski ended up performing the reconstructive facial surgery to remove the bony growth... Continue Reading
Looking Age Appropriate Following Facelift Surgery in San Diego, CA
Wondering what a typical facelift patient looks like in their 50s-60s? This latest blog entry by San Diego face expert, Dr. John Hilinski, highlights a female patient in this particular age range who desired cosmetic face enhancement to turn back the clock. Dr. Hilinski discusses the thought process and evaluation of your typical patient who has these type of concerns. Dr. Hilinski performed a combined facelift, neck lift, eyelid lift and chin implant to provide... Continue Reading
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon Discusses Common Misconceptions About Rhinoplasty Recovery
According to the latest statistics from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in 2010 was rhinoplasty, with an average of 54 procedures performed per surgeon. Dr. John Hilinski, a facial plastic surgeon in San Diego who performs well over 100 procedures each year, says because of its popularity, rhinoplasty is subjected to... Continue Reading
Youngest Age for Rhinoplasty in San Diego, CA
What is the youngest age when it comes to performing cosmetic rhinoplasty surgery in San Diego, CA? In general, the youngest age for female patients is around 16-17 years old and for males around 17-18 years old. These age ranges are chosen because it is around that point in their development that growth of the nose (inside and out) has begun to stabilize. Because of this, surgical reshaping of the nose can be undertaken through... Continue Reading
Happy Holidays to All Of Our Patients and Colleagues!
I just wanted to take a moment and wish all of our patients and colleagues a happy 2011 holiday season! We are truly grateful and honored to have such an amazing group of loyal patients and trusted colleagues who motivate me everyday. From the San Diego Face and Neck Specialties family to yours - Merry Christmas!
Facial Plastic Surgeon in San Diego Discusses How to Choose the Right Practice for Rhinoplasty
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 involved... Continue Reading
Injectable Silicone for Facial Enhancement of the Cheek
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 long-lasting cosmetic enhancement. Silicone injections are considered off-label when used for this type of purpose. They are FDA approved for... Continue Reading
Chin Implant to Enhance Facial Harmony and Balance
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 for her lower face and did not project outward sufficiently to be in balance with the mid to upper face.... Continue Reading
Forehead Lift Suspension For Crooked Eyebrow Position
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 is usually higher than the other. Most of us are simply born this way. In most social situations and conversational... Continue Reading
Announcing the San Diego Rhinoplasty Website!
Dr. John Hilinski and his staff are proud to announce the launch of SanDiegoRhinoplasty.com - a website dedicated to educating potential rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty patients. SanDiegoRhinoplasty.com is intended to complement our main website - drhilinski.com - as a specialized online resource for those considering cosmetic nose reshaping. The new site also contains an online rhinoplasty patient primer that is similar but distinct from our current rhinoplasty tutorial. As an authority and regional expert in... Continue Reading
Facial Scar Revision in San Diego, CA
Over this past week, I have witnessed several traumatic injuries to the face while watching a number of competitive water polo games in Orange County. Many of these injuries occurred around the eyes and forehead region and involved lacerations (cuts). Unfortunately, I was not equipped to offer my services on the pool deck! Most of these injuries were subsequently seen and treated in the local emergency rooms. Although there is great care provided in a... Continue Reading
