Facial Plastic Surgery

An online inquiry just today reminded me to post a blog about Skype for rhinoplasty consultations. We have an increasing number of patients from out of town requesting virtual consultations for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. As I tell my patients, there is really no substitute for an in-office rhinoplasty consultation…

The Hilinski Clinic is proud to announce that Dr. Hilinski was chosen to be on the Suneva Medical Advisory Board for the upcoming year. Suneva Medical is the maker of Artefill, the only FDA-approved non-resorbable, aka permanent, dermal filler on the market. Dr. Hilinski is looking forward to becoming more…

Dr. John Hilinski was selected by the Association for Medical Ethics as one of three rhinoplasty experts in this region who met the ethical and surgical standards established by the Association. Dr. Hilinski is proud of this recognition and honored to be one of only three rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty…

Interestingly, our office has seen several patients recently who have requested to have Dysport instead of Botox for their unwanted facial lines and wrinkles. Botox is still very much in demand and is definitely the more popular treatment option. But Dysport has clearly made a lasting impression on many of…

Dr. John Hilinski, board-certified San Diego facial plastic surgeon, recently launched a new website that provides a comprehensive network of information to enhance his current and potential patients’ virtual experience with his practice. The website incorporates the latest website technology to showcase the wide range of procedures and extensive experience…

The Hilinski Clinic would like to welcome Ronnie, our new front office clinical coordinator. Ronnie comes to us with an extensive background in the world of plastic and reconstructive surgery. She looks to be a valuable resource for you, your family members and any friends considering facial cosmetic enhancement!

I often times get asked what type of facelift technique do I prefer to do on my patients. The answer to this is – it depends on the type of facial anatomy that I am presented with and the desired change. Essentially any facelift procedure done today involves some type…

One of the more frequently asked questions is what will my eyes look like after an upper blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift, procedure? Or what can I expect at one week out from my eyelid lift? Within the first 72-96 hours your eyes will swell and might even bruise. We always…

Question: Why do some plastic surgeons only show the lateral or profile view of the nose following rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty? Answer: This is a great question. In my opinion, plastic surgeons should provide at least two views of the nose in their before and after photos. Nasal reshaping is…

Question: Do you always put a cast on the nose following rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty? Answer: The answer is – no. I will only place a cast on the nose if I have performed osteotomies (breaking the nose) during the rhinoplasty procedure. The cast, like for a broken arm, is…