Asian Rhinoplasty in San Diego, CA
Dr. Hilinski, San Diego rhinoplasty specialist, is pleased to announce the release of his new online rhinoplasty tutorial chapter - Asian Rhinoplasty. This latest rhinoplasty discussion focuses on Asian rhinoplasty surgery - a niche cosmetic procedure in the Asian population. Dr. Hilinski discusses the nuances of evaluating the Asian rhinoplasty patient and how cosmetic nose reshaping in Asian patients is much different than performing Caucasian rhinoplasty. To learn more about this particular rhinoplasty topic, please... Continue Reading
Subtle Deprojection of the Nasal Tip in Rhinoplasty
As a San Diego rhinoplasty specialist, I see quite a few cosmetic nose reshaping patients who mistakenly ask to have their nose shortened. What they really are asking is to have the nose 'deprojected' or brought closer to the face. Projection of the nose refers to how far the nose sticks out from the face. To gain a better visual understanding of this, please refer to our San Diego Rhinoplasty Tutorial section on nasal analysis.... Continue Reading
Injection Revision Rhinoplasty – But Not What You Think!
I happen to get several inquiries a week regarding possible injection rhinoplasty. Injection rhinoplasty is a term that was introduced years ago into the plastic surgery world to imply reshaping of the nose by injecting one of many different biocompatible materials. This primarily implied use of injectable fillers to reshape the nose - such as Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane, Radiesse, and Artefill. There is some controversy out there on the merits of injection rhinoplasty or lack... Continue Reading
Nasal Exercises in Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty
Dr. John Hilinski, rhinoplasty specialist in in San Diego, CA, has added another chapter to one of the most informative rhinoplasty resources online - the San Diego Rhinoplasty Tutorial. Dr. Hilinski is widely respected as one of the regions best rhinoplasty surgeons. This includes expertise in cosmetic rhinoplasty and revision nose reshaping as well as functional nose procedures to improve breathing. The latest rhinoplasty tutorial chapter discusses the nuances of nasal exercises following rhinoplasty and... Continue Reading
Management of Turbinate Hypertrophy in Rhinoplasty & Revision Rhinoplasty
Dr. John Hilinski, expert nose surgeon in San Diego, CA, is proud to announce the latest addition to the ever growing online San Diego Rhinoplasty Tutorial - one of the most comprehensive online sources for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty information. Dr. Hilinski is considered a regional specialist when it comes to complex nose surgery - including cosmetic nose jobs and functional reconstruction of the nose. This latest topic focuses on management of inferior turbinate hypertrophy... Continue Reading
San Diego Nasal Tip Rhinoplasty For A Wide Tip
This is a great example of nasal tip rhinoplasty, or just tip rhinoplasty for short. This is a young female patient who was referred to our San Diego office for rhinoplasty by a friend of hers who was happy with a cosmetic rhinoplasty done by us years ago. This patient was most concerned about her nasal tip. In fact, she was unhappy with the rounded, or bulbous, appearance to her nasal tip. She wanted to... Continue Reading
San Diego Revision Rhinoplasty Specialist Discusses Secondary Rhinoplasty Surgery
This San Diego revision rhinoplasty patient was thought to be a great example of revisionary cosmetic nose surgery and a good platform to discuss some of the details involved in this type of highly specialized surgery. She presented to our facial plastic surgery office with a request to have her nose reshaped further. Her history was significant in that she had undergone two prior nose jobs by other plastic surgeons. When you looked at her... Continue Reading
Pinched Nasal Tip in Rhinoplasty & Revision Rhinoplasty
The Hilinski Clinic of Facial Plastic Surgery in San Diego, CA, is happy to announce the most recent addition to our San Diego Rhinoplasty Tutorial - the Pinched Nasal Tip. Management of the pinched nasal tip is one of the more challenging dilemmas in the world of rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgery. Obtaining successful outcomes requires a thorough understanding of the anatomical problem and a well strategized surgical plan. To learn more about this updated... Continue Reading
San Diego Rhinoplasty (Nosejob) Healing From Closed Approach
This was a great case example to use for discussing the healing process following a closed rhinoplasty procedure (nosejob). This particular San Diego nasal reshaping patient presented to our office noting difficulty breathing through the nose along with some cosmetic concerns about the appearance of her nose. After examination, it was determined that she had collapse of her nasal bridge (also called the dorsum) and a drooping nasal tip (called ptosis and pronounced toe-sis). Both... Continue Reading
Smiling After Rhinoplasty/Nose Reshaping
We at the Hilinski Clinic of Facial Plastic Surgery are quite proud of the fact that our San Diego nosejob patients love their rhinoplasty results. However, there is always the issue of whether or not patients should be smiling after a rhinoplasty procedure. I like to tell my rhinoplasty patients that they should refrain from smiling after their nosejob for at least 6-8 weeks. Instead, I suggest they try what I like to call a... Continue Reading
Rhinoplasty Imaging & Realistic Nose Reshaping Results
I wanted to post a plastic surgery blog entry focusing on rhinoplasty imaging as it relates to achieving realistic results in nose reshaping. This particular San Diego rhinoplasty patient had suffered trauma to the nose when he was actually stepped on after falling to the ground. As you can see on his frontal rhinoplasty view, he had severe trauma to the bridge of his nose with collapse. You can see his frontal view looks 'washed... Continue Reading
