This is a very pleasant lady who underwent a lower facelift and upper necklift procedure in our San Diego facial plastic surgery office. She presented to our demonstrating excess sagging neck skin. As with many facelift and necklift candidates, there was a notable amount of excess fatty tissue underneath the skin that contributed to the… Continue reading about Anatomy of a Female Facelift Necklift Patient in San Diego
The answer is hopefully not! As facial plastic surgeons, we get asked this question all the time from patients considering facelift surgery in their 60s. The reality is that some patients are going to be considered great candidates to have this type of facial rejuvenation procedure while others might not be such good candidates. Much… Continue reading about Am I Too Old To Have A Facelift Procedure In My 60s?
This is a question that is commonly asked by San Diego facelift, or face lift, patients looking to achieve a more youthful, rested facial appearance. In short, the answer to this is – yes. Patients undergoing a facelift procedure to lift and tuck the lower face and upper neck are undergoing a permanent change in… Continue reading about Are The Changes From A Facelift (Face lift) Permanent?
Many facelift patients inquire about how inconspicuous their scars will be once healed. Well here is a photo example of one of my San Diego facelift patients demonstrating how to conceal a facelift incision. This patient underwent a lower facelift along with tightening of her upper neck line. As you can see from the photos… Continue reading about Creating An Inconspicuous Well Healed Facelift Incision
I just finished two surgeries in the last two days with both patients undergoing combined facelift surgery with otoplasty (ear reshaping). It just so happens that both of these patients from San Diego desired reshaping of their ears as well as facial rejuvenation of the lower face and upper neck. In both cases, we were… Continue reading about Combining Facelift Surgery With Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping)
I like to see my facelift, or face lift, patients fairly regularly following their surgery. I will continue seeing them upwards of 6-9 months out typically. It is around this time that facelift patients seem to reach a plateau in terms of their recovery process. Although facelift scars will continue to evolve up to a… Continue reading about How Long Do Surgeons Generally Follow Up After a Face Lift?
Many candidates for facelift, or face lift, surgery inquire about the type of anesthesia that is required for the procedure. In my own practice here in San Diego, I typically do a facelift, or face lift, under an IV sedation (twilight anesthesia) or general anesthetic. I also only use a board certified anesthesiologist to put… Continue reading about Anesthesia Choices for Facelift
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 of lifting of the SMAS… Continue reading about Facelift Technique Update
Dr. Hilinski, Nicole, and team are absolutely amazing! Dr. Hilinski is very knowledgeable, takes the time to thoroughly explain procedures, and has gone above and beyond with patient care during my procedure and throughout all of my follow-ups.Alaina
I can’t believe that it has been a year since you did my surgery! I am so happy with the results. I don’t think I can truly express how thankful I am and what a positive impact it has made on me.Sarah
Dr. Hilinski is truly committed to the care and healing of his patients. The after care following my procedure has been exceptional- he effectively communicates his care plan, and he is very knowledgeable regarding the procedure and the delicate process of healing related to his practice.Jamie
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