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Learn more about African-American cosmetic nose job surgery through this latest case example of ethnic rhinoplasty. African-American rhinoplasty is a very specific and challenging subset within the world of cosmetic nose surgery that demands advanced surgical training and expertise. I happen to think this particular patient has an absolutely beautiful outcome…

This is one of the latest additions to our online rhinoplasty tutorial intended to help anyone with a bulbous nasal tip learn more about corrective nose job surgery. See how cosmetic rhinoplasty helped transform this young lady's nose including complete reshaping of her bulbous, wide nasal tip. Let us know…

Many patients currently getting Restylane or Juvederm lip injections to provide enhanced lip volume often times ask about a more permanent option. One of the best options for permanent fuller, plumper lips is the Surgisil Permalip lip implant procedure. I happen to perform this surgery on a regular basis for…

I get inquiries quite frequently from patients asking about insurance-based nose job surgery. This link here will explain in more detail the type of nose surgery that is commonly covered by PPO health insurance carriers like Cigna, Health Net, United Healthcare, Aetna and other PPO plans. This is just one…

Our team is proud to announce that Dr. John Hilinski has recently been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) for his work in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Hilinski was co-author of the article, “Reconstructing the Gauge Earlobe Defect,” along with Jessica Collins, MD, FRCSC and Joshua…

San Diego's own Dr. John Hilinski, an expert in facial plastic surgery, was featured in the first edition of Aesthetics News Today discussing his choice in electronic medical records. Dr. Hilinski proudly discusses why he ultimately chose to use PatientNow - one of the most advanced systems for surgeons in…

This is another example of how upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can be used to help improve one's vision. This very pleasant lady from San Diego presented to my office noting trouble with her peripheral vision. As you can see, she had a significant amount of excess, heavy skin that was…

Just wanted to wish all of our patients and colleagues a very merry Christmas from Dr. John Hilinski and the staff of San Diego Face and Neck Specialties and The Hilinski Ambulatory Surgery Center!

This is the latest addition to our popular online rhinoplasty tutorial - a chapter focusing on Persian rhinoplasty surgery. Learn more about reshaping the Persian nose through this case example of a young female Persian patient from San Diego who desired functional and aesthetic reconstruction of her nose. Let us…

Stay tuned tomorrow night (Friday, Nov. 21st) to Channel 10 News at 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm when this little guy, Brian, from San Diego will be featured following recent facial plastic surgery to reshape his ears. I am very proud to say that our own Hilinski Foundation for Surgery was…