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Did you know that Botox can be used as a fantastic non-surgical facial slimming treatment? Well, it can be! Many cosmetic patients are bothered by an overly wide face that can be attributed to hyperactive facial muscles. In particular, this is from a masseter muscle that is overly active and…

Over the years, Botox has become increasingly popular as an adjunct treatment for San Diego patients who suffer from symptoms of TMJ. One of the stronger muscles involved in TMJ disorder is the masseter muscle - a rectangular-shaped muscle that sits over the side of the jaw as is shown…

We just had to post this personal account of a patient who came to see Dr. Hilinski to get her ears made smaller in size. We are so honored to be part of these life-changing operations for patients like her!! I started doing research for ear surgery about 20 years…

Want to know what it is like to have your ears made smaller in size? Ever consider having cosmetic ear reduction surgery, but weren't so sure what to expect? Take a look at this eye-opening interview and expose on macrotia ear reduction surgery that was focused on one of Dr.…

Some patients have asked whether or not liposuction can be used to reduce chipmunk cheeks. Unfortunately, the answer is no - liposuction is not a viable option for treating the buccal fat pad. This has to do with the fact that the buccal fat pad is surrounded by a number…

Do you have chipmunk cheeks that detract from having a sculpted, defined face? Are your cheeks excessively round and puffy? If so, you might be a good candidate to undergo buccal fat removal by one of San Diego's leading plastic surgeons, Dr. John Hilinski. Buccal fat is the layer of…

At our San Diego medical spa, we get phone calls on a nearly daily basis asking about the price of Botox. In so many of these instances, prospective patients seeking Botox treatment are price-shopping to see who they can go to in order to get the cheapest price for Botox.…

Have unwanted lower eyelid hollows? Do your eyes look prematurely tired? Do you have lower eyelid bags or shadows, but don't want facial plastic surgery? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then you need to contact one of San Diego's finest medical spas offering Restylane and Juvederm…

Here is a fantastic macrotia ear reduction case that vividly demonstrates how Dr. Hilinski can make large ears much smaller in size. This is a patient who - like so many of our cosmetic ear reduction patients - discovered Dr. Hilinski online in her attempt to find someone who could…

We are so happy to announce that our office is now back open and offering cosmetic Botox injections! Kellie, our amazing aesthetic RN, is available for all of you patients who have been anxiously waiting to get rid of those pesky 'COVID creases' that popped up during the quarantine! Of…