Stahl’s Ear Deformity
The Stahl's ear deformity is an abnormal congenital problem that results in the top of the ear looking excessively pointy. Some people refer to the Stahl's ear as a vulcan ear deformity because these characters in the Star Trek series had pointy ears. Because of the pointed shape of the ear, many will also refer to the ear as looking elfish. The Stahl's ear occurs when the ear has an unwanted, extra fold or ridge... Continue Reading
Elf Ear Correction
Here is another case of elf-like ears in a patient who came to Dr. Hilinski following prior otoplasty surgery performed by a different plastic surgeon. As you can see from his preoperative photo, the ears have an unusual peak at the top, mimicking an elf ear that looks too pointed. This was a result of an otoplasty surgeon creating such an abnormal contour. The patient simply wanted to have an ear that looked more natural... Continue Reading
Ear Reduction Expert Testimonial
These type of amazing testimonials never get old for Dr. Hilinski! Below is feedback we just received from a recent patient who came to San Diego just to have ear reduction surgery with one of America's only plastic surgeons who has true experience in making someone's ears smaller in size. As a true expert in ear reduction surgery, Dr. Hilinski has people fly to California from all over the world to get their new, smaller,... Continue Reading
Amazing Experience Having Ear Size Reduced
Just another fantastic patient review on RealSelf for Dr. John Hilinski - one of the world's leading cosmetic ear specialists. Most patients looking to have their ears made smaller are challenged by the fact that so few plastic surgeons have experience with this niche procedure. Dr. Hilinski, in stark contrast, likely has more experience performing this surgery than any other plastic surgeon practicing in the United States. A testimony to this is the fact that... Continue Reading
Ear Reduction Changed My Life
These patient testimonials never get old! Here is another one from a patient who flew to San Diego to have her ears made smaller in size by world-renowned designer ear expert, Dr. John Hilinski. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since you performed my ear reduction surgery. I wanted to share with you how happy and thankful I am. This procedure changed my life! You’re not only a doctor, but also an artist.... Continue Reading
Smaller Designer Ears
Are you looking to have smaller, designer ears? Are your ears simply too large for your face? Are your ears over developed with an abnormal shape? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you need to see Dr. John Hilinski - a world renowned expert in making large ears smaller in size. Dr. Hilinski has developed an international reputation online as one of only a handful of plastic surgeons who have dedicated experience... Continue Reading
Antihelix Reshaping with Macrotia
Some patients who come to our office to have their ears made smaller in size also note other cosmetic issues they would like addressed. This is an example of just that - a patient who had very abnormally shaped ears. Believe it or not, her ears were congenitally misshapen - meaning, she was born like this. One of her main issues was the fact the top part of the ear (the scapha) was too large.... Continue Reading
How Long Do I Have to Stay In Town?
So you finally discovered online that Dr. Hilinski is the world's authority when it comes to ear reduction for large, prominent ears. But you also realized that Dr. Hilinski practices out of the United States - and more specifically in southern California. And you don't live anywhere near there. But you have also come to the logical conclusion that you don't want anyone else performing your ear reduction surgery besides Dr. Hilinski - so you... Continue Reading