Dr. Hilinski has dedicated his career to cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck. After earning his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, he continued to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center where he completed a general surgery internship and a head and neck surgery residency.
This training led to Dr. Hilinski being selected by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for a prestigious fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Having such an extensive background in face and neck procedures, Dr. Hilinski has developed particular expertise in surgeries like rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facelift, otoplasty, and more.
This training led to Dr. Hilinski being selected by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for a prestigious fellowship in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Having such an extensive background in face and neck procedures, Dr. Hilinski has developed particular expertise in surgeries like rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facelift, otoplasty, and more.
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At the practice of Dr. John Hilinski, our team is committed to helping you feel confident and beautiful by enhancing the facial characteristics that make you unique. Whether you want to reduce the size of your nose, rejuvenate signs of aging, or address another concern, we strive to help you find the most beneficial solution that ultimately allows you to reach your aesthetic goals.
A San Diego native, Dr. John Hilinski was pleased to return here and establish his facial plastic surgery practice. Dr. Hilinski attended Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduation, he completed a General Surgery internship followed by a Head and Neck Surgery residency at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Medical Center.
Kellie Hartmann is a Registered Nurse from Minneapolis, Minnesota who graduated from Rasmussen College in 2017.
Kellie started her medical career in 2011 in Dermatology, where she specialized in state-of-the-art laser and non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as intense pulse light therapy, laser hair removal, fraxel lasers, and chemical peels, as well as assisted with more invasive medical procedures such as MOHs surgery and excisions for skin cancer removal.
Kellie started her medical career in 2011 in Dermatology, where she specialized in state-of-the-art laser and non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as intense pulse light therapy, laser hair removal, fraxel lasers, and chemical peels, as well as assisted with more invasive medical procedures such as MOHs surgery and excisions for skin cancer removal.
Nicole is our office's surgical consultant who will help guide you through the process of meeting Dr. Hilinski and discussing your desired plastic surgery procedure. She will also help you through the decision-making period and, ultimately, shepherd you through the actual surgery and recovery process.
Below is a list of the latest press releases written about Dr. Hilinski and our San Diego facial plastic surgery practice. Dr. John Hilinski discusses the long-term benefits of ear surgery for children who are self-conscious about their prominent ears.
San Diego, CA - Although children are not usually thought about in regards to cosmetic surgery, San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. John Hilinski reveals that many boys and girls undergo what is known as otoplasty, or ear pinning, at his practice.The purpose of this procedure is to improve the appearance of protruding or abnormally.
San Diego, CA - Although children are not usually thought about in regards to cosmetic surgery, San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. John Hilinski reveals that many boys and girls undergo what is known as otoplasty, or ear pinning, at his practice.The purpose of this procedure is to improve the appearance of protruding or abnormally.
Reviews (16)
Meg K.
Nov 22, 2021
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I would like to update my review: Dr. Hillinski
Make sure you read all the reviews and see what happens when it doesn't go exactly as planned. I write this because I still get messages from my original post, from his patients. He doesn't care for his patients properly. If things go wrong he'll brush the person off... maybe because it'll cost him time and/or money... or he's unable to resolve the challenge. No matter the reason, think long and hard before you decide to trust this person.
Make sure you read all the reviews and see what happens when it doesn't go exactly as planned. I write this because I still get messages from my original post, from his patients. He doesn't care for his patients properly. If things go wrong he'll brush the person off... maybe because it'll cost him time and/or money... or he's unable to resolve the challenge. No matter the reason, think long and hard before you decide to trust this person.
Elizabeth G.
Aug 19, 2021
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Dr. Hilinski is phenomenal! I had macrotia surgery and I'm amazed at the results. My ears are now petite and perfect. I hadn't known this surgery was possible until I found Dr. Hilinski. Traveling across the country, I didn't know what to expect. Dr. Hilinski immediately put me at ease and his staff are all really friendly and helpful. The surgery itself was done with a local, during which I felt very relaxed. Afterwards, discomfort was minimal; I took one pain pill that evening and didn't need any after that. Two days later bandages removed, and I couldn't believe how
Jessica B.
Jul 21, 2021
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Tina W.
Jun 20, 2021
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I had a very bad experience with this doctor. I had extensive work done on my face and neck; face/ neck lift , fat transfer, laser. After undergoing 7 hours of surgery, this Doctor didn't bother to call to check on me. a. I had excessive swelling and my caretaker/nurse had to call it in.
Then after initial swelling went away, I had pockets of swelling and wrinkling around my mouth. I live out of state, so I spoke to him several times and had a few virtual visits. Covid hit and I had to wait it out. Now, just recently I tried to follow up. He recommended a non-invasive skin tightening
Then after initial swelling went away, I had pockets of swelling and wrinkling around my mouth. I live out of state, so I spoke to him several times and had a few virtual visits. Covid hit and I had to wait it out. Now, just recently I tried to follow up. He recommended a non-invasive skin tightening
Brenda B.
Jun 02, 2021
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Rivan S.
Apr 07, 2021
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Katherine B.
Aug 28, 2020
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Kellie Hartman R.N. is not only sweet and knowledgeable about her craft( and yes, it is a craft) but her results, MY results, are pretty phenomenal. I have been getting Sculptra from her for a couple of years. It gives my face subtle volume, lasts a long time. Kellie is gentle and the results are beautiful. Thank you
Ashley G.
Aug 28, 2020
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I had my nose done by Dr Hilinski a little over a year ago and I'm so happy with my new nose! I can finally breathe, I have way less allergy attacks and I LOVE my new nose! I wanted it to be similar to my nose as it was pre-surgery and he did exactly what I asked for! I love this new ability to breathe and having a nose that doesn't look too different but different enough that I'm no longer insecure about it. Can't thank Dr Hilinski and his amazing staff enough. 5 stars plus! Clean facility, awesome staff, clean, excellent location and Dr Hilinski exceeded my expectations with
Rosario J.
Aug 06, 2020
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If I could give Dr.Hilinski 10 stars, I would.
I had a rhinoplasty done and I'm soooo happy with it. He's a professional, a perfectionist in my opinion.
I would recommend you chose him if you are shopping around, you will be very happy.
Also, his staff is the kindest most professional staff I have encountered in a long time. Very happy with this experience overall.
I had a rhinoplasty done and I'm soooo happy with it. He's a professional, a perfectionist in my opinion.
I would recommend you chose him if you are shopping around, you will be very happy.
Also, his staff is the kindest most professional staff I have encountered in a long time. Very happy with this experience overall.
Rose U.
Mar 31, 2020
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Just went in about a month ago for a consultation (glad that it was free btw!) staff was pretty chill, so was the doctor pretty laid black and knew what's up on what I wanted. He listened to what I needed to say and made me comfortable, he went ahead and took pictures and emailed me some morphed pictures about a week later which I really liked. I just haven't reached back to set a appointment for surgery considering that I am still looking around, (these surgeries are expensive), other than that the visit with this doctor was great :)
Harley S.
Dec 31, 2019
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Staff was fantastic. No general customer service issues. Went in for a procedure on my lips and the doctor was polite and knowledgeable however very uncooperative in terms of going after results in addition to going for what I wanted. Instead he did what he wanted. Which when clients pay large sums of money for work to improve themselves FOR THEMSELVES.. just not the best move for attracting and retaining clientele. Definitely bummed for the amount of money spent to get minimal results.
Now with this all being said there are pros.
The surgery was quick and well done in terms of pain. I was back
Now with this all being said there are pros.
The surgery was quick and well done in terms of pain. I was back
Kathryn C.
Nov 11, 2019
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I had rhinoplasty / septoplasty with Dr. Hilinski. He seemed quite knowledgeable. He told me up front that he doesn't create small, cute noses but instead works to reduce the nose from being a major focal point of the face. I liked this philosophy because I didn't want to get rhinoplasty and not recognize myself. However, now that the procedure is over and a few years have passed, I wish he went a little smaller. It still looks big. Also, my nose frequently gets swollen and when it does, it looks even bigger. I also don't love the shape. The columella hangs. It looks bird like.
Heather B.
Oct 30, 2019
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I recently saw Kellie Hartman RN.
I ended up with a MAJOR black eye.
The entire treatment was rushed.
She excused herself in the middle to tend to a cool sculpt patient.
She didn't take the necessary precautions to prevent bruising.
No ice beforehand or canulla throughout the treatment.
Two weeks later it's still dark and bruised.
Makeup doesn't cover it.
I look like I was punched in the face.
People look at my husband funny when we're together.
I contacted the office by phone and email.
Nobody called me back.
I got an email from Kellie saying these things happen.
I ended up with a MAJOR black eye.
The entire treatment was rushed.
She excused herself in the middle to tend to a cool sculpt patient.
She didn't take the necessary precautions to prevent bruising.
No ice beforehand or canulla throughout the treatment.
Two weeks later it's still dark and bruised.
Makeup doesn't cover it.
I look like I was punched in the face.
People look at my husband funny when we're together.
I contacted the office by phone and email.
Nobody called me back.
I got an email from Kellie saying these things happen.
Becky L.
Sep 20, 2019
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My genetically-gifted double chin has always been a sensitive issue for me. I saved my money up and last year decided I was ready to pull the trigger on a consultation. I found Dr. Hilinski on Yelp! and decided to go with his office because they had great reviews and offered both Coolsculpt and Kybella.
Bottomline:
When all is said and done, I didn't notice much of a difference in my problem area and feel obligated to write this review because I wish I could have made a more informed decision before wasting a $2,000 investment. I'd recommend finding a practice that is more committed
Bottomline:
When all is said and done, I didn't notice much of a difference in my problem area and feel obligated to write this review because I wish I could have made a more informed decision before wasting a $2,000 investment. I'd recommend finding a practice that is more committed
Lizeth O.
Dec 02, 2018
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Thank you, Dr. Hilinski, for giving me the face I always wanted!!!
I was so scared to get my rhinoplasty done but also so ready. After going to two plastic surgeons, I choose Dr. Hilinski and I am so happy that I did.
The main reasons I choose him is because he knows how to work with ethnic features. I still look like me, just a more refine version of me.
I was so scared to get my rhinoplasty done but also so ready. After going to two plastic surgeons, I choose Dr. Hilinski and I am so happy that I did.
The main reasons I choose him is because he knows how to work with ethnic features. I still look like me, just a more refine version of me.
Maria E.
Oct 31, 2017
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Had a pleasant experience working with Dr. H and his staff.
I came here for a surgical upper lip lift. I actually didn't even know this procedure was an option until I ran into someone who had consulted with Dr. H for said procedure. This seemed like a better option than lip injections so I thought I'd go for it. The procedure is supposed to add a bit more dimension/size to your upper lip. The surgeon cuts a strip of skin from directly underneath your nose and essentially pulls your lip up, stitching the incision. There is some scarring involved but with a capable surgeon and proper
I came here for a surgical upper lip lift. I actually didn't even know this procedure was an option until I ran into someone who had consulted with Dr. H for said procedure. This seemed like a better option than lip injections so I thought I'd go for it. The procedure is supposed to add a bit more dimension/size to your upper lip. The surgeon cuts a strip of skin from directly underneath your nose and essentially pulls your lip up, stitching the incision. There is some scarring involved but with a capable surgeon and proper
