Facial Plastic Surgery

Did you know that Dr. Hilinski is one of the nation's leading experts when it comes to fixing protruding ears? In fact, Dr. Hilinski is actually considered one of the world's foremost authorities on cosmetic ear reshaping - having earned an international reputation with patients coming from all over the…

For those of you who think Coolsculpting is only for those people who have lots of excess fat, think again! Here is a nice example of what abdominal Coolsculpting can do for patients who are already fit. This female in her late 20s wanted to get a toner, tighter tummy…

This photo example shows why Dr. Hilinski is considered San Diego's premiere gauge earring defect repair expert. He has extensive knowledge and experience performing this operation and does so on a very regular basis. In fact, Dr. Hilinski is one of only a few plastic surgeons who has actually published…

Just saw this patient back in the office. She underwent an upper lip lift by Dr. Hilinski nearly 4 years ago. You can see how well she has healed and how little scarring there is under the nose. You can also readily appreciate what beautiful changes the lip lift made…

This very pleasant lady demonstrates you are never too old to have cosmetic face surgery. She was bothered by her upper eyelids and how the excess skin contributed to a tired look for her eyes. In addition, she wanted the skin under her eyes to look smoother and more youthful.…

Did you know that you can now purchase BioCorneum® online directly from our office? BioCorneum® is a physician-only dispensed topical silicone gel that is America's #1 recommended topical treatment to help aid in scar management. BioCorneum® works beautifully for both surgical and traumatic scars. Applied daily to the scar, BioCorneum® can…

Want to see a dramatic transformation of a nose that was previously done in Mexico? Dr. Hilinski has added a new case example to his SanDiegoRhinoplasty.com website that is dedicated to cosmetic and functional nose surgery. This young lady had her first nose job done in Mexico. Unfortunately, she came…

Dr. John Hilinski is dedicated to helping patients reach their aesthetic goals. In addition to his surgical skill, Dr. Hilinski’s patients also benefit from his extensive knowledge and experience. He takes time to advise potential patients of their options, explain the benefits of each procedure, and develop a personalized treatment…

If you have been to our San Diego office and had Botox and/or Dysport injections you will likely have heard Dr. Hilinski recommend that you should refrain from exercising for at least 24-48 hours after the treatment. But why is this? Is it because of unwanted bruising after Botox or…

Did you know that Botox and Dysport can significantly improve migraine headaches? There are many, many patients here in San Diego who undergo Botox and Dysport treatment - and discover that their migraine headaches are much better after regular treatment. The migraines can be improved in both severity and frequency…