
Dr. Dr. Peter A. Hilger
Plastic Surgeon | Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
7801 E Bush Lake Rd Suite 320 Minneapolis MN, 55439About
Dr. Peter Hilger is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Hilger specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1974
Board Certification
OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The in vitro evaluation of a local pedicled osteomyocutaneous mandibular flap for the reconstruction of composite mandibular defects.
- Effective step-by-step technique for the surgical treatment of protruding ears.
- A reliable absorbable intranasal bolster for proper maintenance of fractured nasal bone position.
- The use of unilateral deep plane neck lifting to improve the aesthetic appearance of the neck dissection deformity.
- Hypertrophic lip scar following dermabrasion.
- Surgical solution: nasal valve collapse.
- Management of congenital nasal anomalies.
- Reconstruction of large nasal defects.
- Reconstruction of the nasal columella.
- The use of "inside-out" lateral osteotomies to improve outcome in rhinoplasty.
- Modification of the Skoog dorsal reduction for preservation of the middle nasal vault.
- Lip augmentation.
- Male face-lift.
- Grafting in rhinoplasty.
- Cheek defects.
Awards
- 2012 Mpls.St.Paul Super Doctors
- American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery - for 1999 Dickinson Award
- 2001 Honorary Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Mayo Clinic, Roches
- 2012-2014 2013: Best Doctors in America Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctor
Treatments
- Eyelid Problems, Botox, Cosmetic Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Twin Cities
Fellowships
- Plastic Surgery: Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary 1980
Dr. Dr. Peter A. Hilger's Practice location
Peter Hilger, MD
7801 E Bush Lake Rd Suite 320 -Minneapolis, MN 55439Get Direction
Dr. Dr. Peter A. Hilger's reviews
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- Jennifer w.
Amazing results of my blepharoplasty.
- Anonymous
Great experience.
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