Facial Plastic Surgery

This patient was recently seen for follow-up after having a mole removed from her face. I just thought she was a great example of facial mole removal. As you can see, she had a mole in the middle portion of her left cheek that she wanted removed for cosmetic purposes.…

Dr. John Hilinski performs blepharoplasty on both upper and lower eyelids for a more youthful appearance San Diego, CA – Dr. John Hilinski is a double board-certified San Diego facial plastic surgeon and recognized expert in the field. Among the many cosmetic facial surgeries he performs, Dr. Hilinski also offers…

This is a great example of how meticulous technique (and a little luck!) can help essentially erase any signs of an unwanted facial mole. Although it looks like her image was just photoshopped, it actually took a real plastic surgery procedure to cut out the two dark moles under her…

Want to know how to achieve a neck lift without having a facelift procedure? This is a great example of a patient who desired to have a more defined jaw and neckline, yet did not want to have a formal facelift with incisions made all around the ears. Given the…

Come learn more about African American rhinoplasty surgery - also known as African American nose job surgery - in the latest additional to the San Diego rhinoplasty tutorial developed by expert cosmetic nose surgeon Dr. John Hilinski. This latest chapter in the growing library of rhinoplasty discussions focuses on management…

There was a recent report that discussed the noted rise in number of facial plastic surgery patients seeking chin augmentation with chin implant surgery. This is a great example of one of my patients who was seen back in the office following chin implant surgery. She simply desired to have…

Dr. Hilinski has just added another example of facial reconstructive plastic surgery to our ever-growing San Diego facial plastic surgery photo gallery. This latest case involves a female patient from San Diego who developed a bony growth (called an osteoma) involving her forehead region. Not only was the growth becoming…

Wondering what a typical facelift patient looks like in their 50s-60s? This latest blog entry by San Diego face expert, Dr. John Hilinski, highlights a female patient in this particular age range who desired cosmetic face enhancement to turn back the clock. Dr. Hilinski discusses the thought process and evaluation…

[caption id="attachment_4696" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Facial Plastic Surgeon in San Diego Discusses Rhinoplasty Recovery"][/caption] According to the latest statistics from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in 2010 was rhinoplasty, with an average of 54 procedures performed per surgeon. Dr. John…

What is the youngest age when it comes to performing cosmetic rhinoplasty surgery in San Diego, CA? In general, the youngest age for female patients is around 16-17 years old and for males around 17-18 years old. These age ranges are chosen because it is around that point in their…