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As one of the regions top experts in cosmetic nose reshaping and functional nasal reconstruction, it stands to reason that Dr. Hilinski's before and after gallery of patient examples is quite expanse. In fact, Dr. Hilinski has literally hundreds of before and after rhinoplasty examples. This includes an incredibly wide range of…

Take a look at this patient's earlobes that were reduced in size. This patient came to me desiring to have a more normal sized earlobe. Ultimately, I performed a cosmetic reduction procedure to remove the excess earlobe tissue. In the end, he was given a much more natural looking earlobe…

This is a great example of what can be accomplished with a lower eyelid muscle tuck procedure. This young lady was unhappy with the excess fullness running along the lower eyelid region. Unlike most lower eyelid patients, who typically have excess fatty deposits that produce unwanted 'bags' under the eyes,…

Learn more about narrowing a wide nasal bridge in this latest addition to our online rhinoplasty tutorial. This female patient desired to have (among other things) a more narrowed bridge. This was accomplished with osteotomies - whereby the nasal bones are intentionally broken and reshaped. Take a look at her…

This is a nice example of what Sculptra cosmetic injections can do in terms of cheek enhancement. This pleasant lady consulted with me regarding possible augmentation of her cheek region. After discussion, we both decided that Sculptra would be a great choice for her. Sculptra cosmetic happens to be one…

I had a great time this weekend presenting a number of talks during The Ultimate Aesthetic Training Workshop that took place at The Luxe Hotel in Beverly Hills. I gave some talks on Bellafill reshaping of the face, Sculptra Volumizing Techniques and Use of Microcannulas in Cosmetic Face Enhancement. It…

I was treated to a very nice surprise yesterday when Tara and her husband, Neal, popped in to visit with me during clinic! Tara is a wonderful nurse who previously worked with us before moving back to Florida with Neal. It was nice reminiscing and catching up with the two…

I was recently asked to provide some more detailed information regarding removal of facial moles. This is a relatively straightforward facial enhancement procedure that I happen to do on a regular basis as a facial plastic surgeon. Here is a link to the latest addition to our ever-growing website that focuses…

Our most recent addition to San Diego's best and ever-expanding online rhinoplasty tutorial focuses on a special problem related to the bulbous nasal tip - cephalic orientation of the lower lateral cartilage. This is a relatively common problem in many patients seeking cosmetic nose work. Take a closer look to…

See the latest addition to our online rhinoplasty tutorial focusing on teenagers undergoing cosmetic nose job surgery. This young lady from San Diego desired to have her nose reshaped after several years of contemplating what nose job surgery might do for her facial appearance. This demographic group of teenagers seeking…