Scar Revision Wound Healing
I hear it all the time from scar revision patients - "But it looked so good when the emergency doctor finished sewing it up." Unfortunately, as I tell all my facial scar revision patients, the wound should not look very good if the surgical closure is done properly. If you suffer a laceration, for instance, to the forehead or cheek, you will likely need sutures to repair the injury. In my opinion, any laceration that... Continue Reading
Post Open Rhinoplasty Appearance Less Than One Week Out
One of the most common questions I get asked from my San Diego nosejob (nose job) patients is what am I going to look like after the rhinoplasty bandages come off? Most rhinoplasty experts do not usually take photos of nose job patients this soon out. However, I think it is helpful for other prospective nasal reshaping patients to get a real realistic portrayal of what they might look like during this first week. That... Continue Reading
Chin Augmentation/Implant Consultation
I wanted to quickly discuss the topic of chin enhancement or chin reshaping using a chin implant for augmentation. Many potential chin implant patients inquire about sizing of the actual chin implant. They often ask, "How do you know what size implant I need to enhance my chin and jawline?" The answer is - I measure it! My 'Old' Approach To Chin Implant Placement When I went through my facial plastic surgery training, I was... Continue Reading
Current Restylane, Perlane & Dysport Specials!
San Diego's The Hilinski Clinic of Facial Plastic Surgery is pleased to announce our current specials on the Medicis line of products - Restylane, Perlane and Dysport treatments! Restylane and Perlane now contain lidocaine (novacaine) within the gel preparation, making the injection process much more comfortable for everyone. These new products, now known as Restylane-L and Perlane-L, are a significant improvement over previous injectable fillers that did not contain the numbing medication. Dysport is the... Continue Reading
