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Learn more about repair of the broken nose in this latest addition to our online San Diego rhinoplasty tutorial. This most recent chapter focuses on a patient who broke his nose resulting in a crooked alignment that required surgical repair to help restore a more normal appearing alignment. I hope…

Learn more about suture reshaping of the ear in this latest addition to our otoplasty discussion page. This case example focuses on use of Mustarde suture technique - a specific method that can be used to cosmetically reshape the overly prominent ear in otoplasty patients. See for yourself why our…

This is a great example of reconstructive septorhinoplasty (nose job surgery) in an ethnic male patient with a Hispanic background. This case shows just how important it is to be mindful of ethnicity when performing nose reshaping surgery. See more of this case example of ethnic male rhinoplasty (Hispanic rhinoplasty…

Yes - there is actually a cosmetic surgical procedure to shorten the upper lip. The procedure is called a subnasale (under the nose) upper lip lift surgery. This highly specialized surgery is intended to shorten one's upper lip in cases where it appears too long. This most recent addition to…

Learn more about rhinophyma surgical treatment in the latest addition to our growing online rhinoplasty tutorial at drhilinski.com. Rhinophyma is a somewhat uncommon condition that results in the nose skin becoming excessively thick and nodular in appearance. In many cases, this creates much anxiety in rhinophyma patients simply due to…

I just finished doing another subnasale upper lip lift procedure here in the office this morning. This latest patient to have this type of cosmetic upper lip surgery was a very pleasant young lady who flew out from New York to have me perform the procedure. Like most upper lip…

I recently added another case example to our growing online rhinoplasty tutorial. This latest addition is focused on African American ethnic rhinoplasty surgery using a male patient as an example. This chapter highlights the considerations necessary when thinking of cosmetic reshaping of the African American nose. I hope this helps…

Part one of our two-part rhinoplasty series entitled “San Diego Plastic Surgeon Answers Questions About Rhinoplasty Consultations” detailed what Dr. John Hilinski’s nose surgery patients can expect during the initial consultation process. In this post, our experienced plastic surgeon will outline how to prepare for rhinoplasty surgery, what to expect…

Dr. John Hilinski recently took some time to answer questions about what patients can expect when they visit our San Diego plastic surgery practice for a rhinoplasty consultation. Below are Dr. Hilinski’s answers about his own consultation process and why he encourages his prospective patients to seek out a second…

During many of my otoplasty (cosmetic ear reshaping) consultations in my San Diego, CA office, patients commonly ask about the incision placement. Obviously, one of the concerns when undergoing cosmetic ear surgery is the visibility of scarring. Fortunately, I happen to use an otoplasty technique where my incisions are kept…