John M. Hilinski, MD
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by John M. Hilinski, MD
Q: Insurance coverage for Rhinoplasty for breathing problems?
It would be best to have an evaluation by someone versed in both functional and esthetic nose problems. In most cases, your symptoms should be treated with prescription medication before you consider surgery for a functional breathing problem. This may be all you need to breath better. If your symptoms are not significantly better, you may benefit from undergoing some type of functional nasal surgery. This includes procedures like septoplasty, spreader graft placement, batten graft placement, and inferior turbinate reduction or submucous resection. In still other cases, you may need to have your sinuses evaluated as well. There is usually very specific documentation and language required to be submitted by your surgeon to the insurance company.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Medical School: M.D., Harvard Medical School Boston, MA |
| Post-medical school training | Internship: General Surgery, University of California, San Diego Medical Center San Diego, CA Residency: Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Diego Medical Center San Diego, CA Chief Resident Fellowship: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Illinois, Chicago Medical Center Dean Toriumi, M.D. J. Regan Thomas, M.D. Chicago, IL Research Fellowship: Head and Neck Surgery, National Institutes of Health University of California, San Diego Cancer Center San Diego, CA |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 7 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) |
| Hospital affiliations | Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Green Hospital |
| Medical or professional license | CA |
| Requesting an appointment with John M. Hilinski, MD using RealSelf.com is free & confidential. Consultation fee: Free | |
| Location | San Diego Face & Neck Specialties 4111 Randolph Street San Diego, CA View map |
Treatments offered by John M. Hilinski, MD
BotoxBrow lift
Cheek lift
Chin implant
Chin liposuction
Dysport
Ear surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Fat injections
Fat transfer
IPL
Lip augmentation
Lip lift
Lipodissolve
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Lower face lift
Neck lift
Non surgical Face lift
Perlane
Photofacial
Radiesse
Restylane
Revision rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Septoplasty
Silicone injections
SMAS facelift
Tumescent liposuction



