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When it comes to enhancing the appearance of the nose, rhinoplasty is one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), over 47,000 rhinoplasty procedures were completed in the U.S. in 2023. Traditional rhinoplasty techniques often involve significant reshaping of the nose, which…

Lop ear deformity is a condition that results from abnormal development of the top portion of the ear. It is also commonly referred to as a constricted ear or cup ear deformity.  The hallmark of a lop ear deformity is a helical rim (the top border of the ear) that…

Did you know that Dr. Hilinski is one of the nation's leading experts when it comes to fixing protruding ears? In fact, Dr. Hilinski is actually considered one of the world's foremost authorities on cosmetic ear reshaping - having earned an international reputation with patients coming from all over the…

Did you know that revolutionary Glacial Rx skin treatments can help improve inflamed skin? In addition to helping reduce unwanted sunspots, aged spots and other skin blemishes, this cutting-edge freezing technology has been shown to greatly improve inflamed, erythematous (red) skin conditions. The beauty of Glacial Rx is that it…

Did you know that Dr. Hilinski performs more otoplasty, or ear pinning surgery, than most plastic surgeons in practice? In fact, we would go so far as to say that he does more cosmetic ear surgery than any other plastic surgeon here in San Diego. Testimony to this is his…

We get many patient inquiries about having just one ear pinned back. There are quite a few patients out there who are bothered by one ear sticking out - while the other is totally normal looking. That is just the case here where this male patient had one ear -…

Want to know what it is like having your large ears made smaller in size? Have you been bothered by excessively big ears your whole life and now want to consider ear reduction surgery? Maybe your journey and experience are similar to Manny's when it comes to having big ears.…

As someone who sees patients quite regularly for surgical correction of big ears, I have heard from several patients saying they were using Otostick to help make their ears look less prominent. So what is Otostick? And is this a long-term option for patients with ears that stick out too…

Many patients ask whether or not their hair will need to be shaved in preparation for hair transplantation surgery. The short answer is yes for follicular unit extraction, or FUE. In the region where the hair is being taken from (called the donor site) we will need to shave the…

Do hair grafts look natural? Absolutely! Modern day techniques for hair transplant have advanced considerably compared with the days of hair 'plugs' as they were called. Nowadays, hair restoration surgery can provide you with a new hair line that blends very naturally with your native hair. This is in great…