Rhinoplasty Tutorial

[caption id="attachment_4696" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Facial Plastic Surgeon in San Diego Discusses Rhinoplasty Recovery"][/caption] 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…

We are seeing an increasing number of patients with gauge earlobe piercing holes who desire to have the problem repaired. As has been noted in prior blog entries on gauge earlobe repair, this type of plastic surgery of the ear requires relatively specific training and experience in cosmetic ear surgery.…

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…

Many patients seek out plastic surgery of the neck because of what is often times referred to as a double chin deformity. A double chin simply refers to an excess prominence or fullness underneath the chin due to unwanted fat. This is visually demonstrated in the adjacent photo diagram of…

A common concern among rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty patients in San Diego, CA is their appearance in the short-term following cosmetic nose reshaping. This blog post here attempts to shed some light on this issue using a real patient example. This particular San Diego rhinoplasty patient happens to be a…

Dr. Hilinski continues to expand on one of the largest rhinoplasty photo galleries in San Diego with the addition of the latest example of finesse rhinoplasty surgery. This young female from San Diego desired cosmetic nose reshaping surgery to simply make her nose look more refined for her face. Specifically,…