John M. Hilinski, MD

3720 Fourth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

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Facial Plastic Surgeon

2012 This is a RealSelf Top Doctor (TOP), a recognition awarded to less than 10% of doctors on RealSelf. This status is earned by achieving high patient satisfaction (as reported in RealSelf reviews), getting favorable feedback on their expert answers, and after investing significant time in Q&A and other doctor activity.

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Board certification

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery +Board certification in Facial Plastic Surgery indicates that a licensed physician has been certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) through a voluntary process. The ABFPRS requires physicians to meet a defined standard of knowledge, education and training and pass a series of examinations in order to be certified in Facial Plastic Surgery. The ABFPRS also requires physicians to have previously obtained board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology, the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in otolaryngology or plastic surgery in order be certified in Facial Plastic Surgery.

American Board of Otolaryngology +Board certification in Otolaryngology indicates that a licensed physician has been certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto) through a voluntary process. The ABOto requires physicians to meet a defined standard of training, education and knowledge and pass a series of examinations in order to be certified in Otolaryngology or a related subspecialty. The ABOto is a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

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

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Featured Patient Reviews

Vicki La Jolla 1 post

“Mini Facelift Was Done Beautifully!”

Mini Lift

"He specializes in only face and neck procedures. He is a gifted surgeon who also listens to his patients. I interviewed several renowned plastic surgeons in this area and Dr. H's experience, bedside manner and extra effort to make me feel comfortable was way beyond the call of duty!"

6962anon 1 post

“Highly Recommend but You Have to Be Patient”

Rhinoplasty

"I visited tons of doctors' websites before choosing my doctor... When I came in for a consultation, I was immediately impressed with him. He actually listened to what I wanted (a subtle change that would make me feel less self conscious about the size of my nose, but not so dramatic that my friends/family would notice.) It's been three months since the operation, and I'm really happy with the results! Plus, none of my friends even noticed! They just said things like, "you look great" or "you keep looking younger and younger" or "your eyes look really nice"... They could see that I looked better, but they weren't sure why! :) Great doc - highly recommend him! "

2449anon 1 post

“Upper Eye Lift Looks Completely Natural”

Eyelid Surgery

"He was recommended by a friend who is a surgical nurse who's been in the operating room with him and said he is the best. He believes in a very natural look. My eyes are perfectly symmetrical and look very natural - no wide-eyed plastic look. I will definitely go back to him."

bridgettemay 6 posts

“Saline Lip Implants Clinical Trial - Thanks Doc, I Love my Lips!!! - San Diego, CA”

Lip Implants

"Harvard Medical School graduate. Highly experienced in lip augmentation. Dr.H chose the perfect size of saline implants to balance out my features."

MissTreated 140 posts

“ Facial Fat Transfer #2 ... I Look More Like my Realself Now! Thank You! - San Diego, CA”

Facial Reconstructive Surgery

"I knew i was right all along, and all i needed was to find a good, trustworthy doctor and voila! My expectations were reasonable all along ¡ I also expected much from this doctor, and he lived up to my expectations thank you so much! I would post my pics but I am dealing with issues with being impersonated so sorry! I will be giving my pictures to Dr. Hilinski so if you want to see my results he can show them to you during your consult, :)"

nsae 3 posts

“Amazing Facelift - San Diego, CA”

"Had a face and neck lift for my 60th birthday and I went to 3 other surgeons before I saw Dr. Hilinski. Firstly his office staff is friendly, helpful, and generally outstanding. He's easy to talk to and his solution to my under eye hollows was to fill them with permanent filler. The other surgeons I saw had rather 'scary' ideas as how to fix that area. My face and neck lift along with the filler were 100% success. Don't worry about seeing Dr. Hilinski for a facelift, he's not going to make you look scary, strange, or oddly stretched, just gorgeous!"

sblady 2 posts

“Happy Camper - San Diego, CA”

"Dr. Hilinski is a wonderful physician. He performed a rhino revision for me several years ago. I referred a friend to him for a mini face lift, she was also very happy with her results. Skilled, patient and a good choice."