Michigan Plastic Surgery Experiences Uptick as Summer Approaches

BIRMINGHAM, MI, June 11, 2011 (Press-News.org) It's been a brutal winter and soggy spring so it's no surprise that the first few warm-weather days have inspired Michiganders to put away their heavy coats, open the windows and, yes, call their local plastic surgeons to schedule non-surgical procedures with no downtime.

"Ultherapy has become one of the nation's most popular non-surgical treatments for sagging skin of the face and neck," says Dr. William J. Vasileff (www.drvasileff.com), one of the leading plastic surgeons in Michigan and founder of the Birmingham Institute of Plastic Surgery. "My patients love it because it's an FDA-approved, non-surgical skin tightening procedure that is performed right in the office with no anesthesia."

Dr. Vasileff notes that many patients are choosing to combine Ultherapy with ViPEEL, a chemical peel that is suitable for all skin types and corrects damage from the environment and sun, reduces the signs of aging and helps clear acne.

"Combining Ultherapy with a ViPEEL maximizes facial rejuvenation. While the treatments can't achieve the same results as surgery, they're highly effective for men and women who want to look younger but aren't quite ready for surgery," he adds.

Dr. Vasileff urges anyone in Michigan seeking plastic surgery to select a doctor who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the organization that certifies plastic surgeons. When your surgeon says that he or she is "board certified," it does not necessarily mean ABPS-certified, so be sure to check. And, even then, it's important to ask about your surgeon's training, hospital privileges and professional memberships.

Birmingham Institute of Plastic Surgery is offering a free ViPEEL to patients who book an Ultherapy treatment during the month of June, a savings of $350. Call 248.644.0670 or visit www.drvasileff.com for more information.

In the 30 years since he founded the Birmingham Institute of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Vasileff has become the physician of choice for people seeking natural-looking results. In addition to specializing in non-surgical treatments and rhinoplasty, Michigan-native Dr. Vasileff offers a full range of cosmetic procedures including face lift, blepharoplasty and breast augmentation. The practice is located at 525 Southfield Road, at Brown Street, in Birmingham.

Dr. William J. Vasileff (www.drvasileff.com) is a board-certified plastic surgeon, as well as the founder of the Birmingham Institute of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Vasileff completed his surgical training at the prestigious Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago where he specialized in General and Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery. After successfully completing his residency in Plastic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, Dr. Vasileff moved to Philadelphia to complete a Fellowship in Craniofacial Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. He is a member of numerous prominent medical societies, and a sought-after lecturer in the medical community.