Rhinophyma Surgical Treatment in San Diego
Learn more about rhinophyma surgical treatment in the latest addition to our growing online rhinoplasty tutorial at drhilinski.com. Rhinophyma is a somewhat uncommon condition that results in the nose skin becoming excessively thick and nodular in appearance. In many cases, this creates much anxiety in rhinophyma patients simply due to the unusual appearance. In cases like this, I will use a carbon dioxide laser to surgically treat the skin to help restore a more normal... Continue Reading
African American Ethnic Cosmetic Rhinoplasty
I recently added another case example to our growing online rhinoplasty tutorial. This latest addition is focused on African American ethnic rhinoplasty surgery using a male patient as an example. This chapter highlights the considerations necessary when thinking of cosmetic reshaping of the African American nose. I hope this helps any African American rhinoplasty candidates out there considering cosmetic ethnic nose reshaping surgery.
One Year Anniversary Rhinoplasty Results
Take a look at Christine's one year anniversary rhinoplasty results! We had previously posted on her progress several months out from cosmetic nose reshaping surgery that we did as her Christmas present in late 2011. She has been doing quite well since that time. We are now getting around to posting her one year nose job results here. Christine had her nasal tip lifted and narrowed while also having her nasal bridge height reduced. The... Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty Incision Cleaning
We now have an instructional rhinoplasty video up on the website that goes into visual detail on how to properly clean your rhinoplasty incision. This should be helpful for anyone out there having an open rhinoplasty approach. You will find the video link on our ever-growing Rhinoplasty Tutorial page. I hope you find it useful. I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank our patient for offering her modeling services!
Preserving One’s Look in Rhinoplasty
The latest addition to our growing online rhinoplasty patient tutorial focuses on preservation of one's look during rhinoplasty surgery. This case of a patient from San Diego, CA is great illustrative example of how to perform rhinoplasty surgery while preserving the natural look of the face. We hope you enjoy it.
Revision Reconstructive Nose Surgery for Pinched Nasal Tip and Collapsed Nostrils
Learn more about management of a pinched and collapsed nasal tip. This patient from San Diego had prior surgery by a different surgeon years ago. Unfortunately, her nasal tip began to collapse leaving her with a pinched appearance. In addition, she had issues with the contour and shape of her nasal bridge following prior unsuccessful nose surgery. I ended up performing a revision reconstructive nose surgery to help repair her breathing. In the process, we... Continue Reading
Female Middle Eastern Cosmetic Nose Surgery
This is a female Middle Eastern rhinoplasty patient who sought out an expert rhinoplasty surgeon to reshape her nose. Her main issues involve the nasal tip and columella region. More specifically, this particular patient had what is called a hanging columella. This means that the area in between the nostrils hung down too low - giving the appearance that it was drooping off of the nasal tip region. In addition, her nasal tip was poorly... Continue Reading
Undergoing Primary Tip Open Rhinoplasty in San Diego, CA
This is another example of primary tip open rhinoplasty in a female patient who was from San Diego, CA. This young lady was unhappy with how her nasal tip appeared droopy (ptotic) and was excessively wide. The nose was also asymmetrical (crooked) in terms of the front view. During her consultation with me, we performed digital imaging of her nose using a plastic surgery software program that allows us to visualize what certain changes might... Continue Reading
Read About This Amazing Case of Revision Rhinoplasty
Read more about this amazing revision rhinoplasty case that involves a female patient who had previous nose job surgery by a different plastic surgeon. Unfortunately, her results were not as successful as she desired. She suffered for many years with a nose that simply did not fit her face - until she discovered Dr. Hilinski was a regional expert in revision rhinoplasty surgery to correct previously unsuccessful nose job results. Her case is discussed in... Continue Reading
Rebuilding One Side of the Nose
Learn about closed revision rhinoplasty technique used to rebuild this San Diego revision rhinoplasty patient's nose following trauma and collapse. Dr. John Hilinski was sought out because of his widespread reputation as one of the leading rhinoplasty and nose reconstruction specialists in all of San Diego, CA. This particular female revision rhinoplasty patient suffered trauma to the nose with subsequent collapse of her right side. Dr. Hilinski was able to use ear cartilage grafting and... Continue Reading
San Diego Female Rhinoplasty Bridge & Tip Reshaping
See the latest addition to the ever growing online rhinoplasty resource written by Dr. John Hilinski - one of San Diego's best rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgeons. This latest online rhinoplasty chapter focuses on a San Diego female patient with a dorsal hump and bulbous nasal tip who sought out Dr. Hilinski for his skills in managing this type of nose. Although many potential rhinoplasty patients in San Diego consider this to be a relatively... Continue Reading
