Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vasileff and his staff members get plenty of excellent questions from women and men like you who are considering Detroit area plastic surgery. Take a look at a few of the questions we get most often and if you don't see your question on this list, don't hesitate to contact us online or give us a call for a personal response.
Q: Where will my surgery be performed?
A: You can choose to have your plastic surgery at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital or TruVista Surgery Center in Troy, Michigan.
Q: What type of anesthesia will I need?
A: Usually, surgeries are performed with general anesthesia, which means you will sleep through your procedure so you won't feel or remember anything that happens.
Q: Will I have packing after my nose surgery?
A: No. Dr. Vasileff considers packing following rhinoplasty in Michigan to be cruel and unusual punishment. He uses a kinder, gentler approach that involves an external splint on your nose to hold the new structure in place. If the septum is worked on, Dr. Vasileff uses internal splints as well. Unlike packing, patients experience no discomfort when the splints are removed.
Q: Do I need to have my breast implants changed every 10 years?
A: No. They only need to be removed if they are leaking. Some breast augmentation in Michigan patients go a lifetime never needing them replaced.
Q: Do you recommend saline or silicone implants?
A: It's different for each patient. Saline implants are filled with saline during surgery. Saline is less expensive than silicone, but some women think they feel harder than a natural breast. Silicone implants are pre-filled with silicone gel, which some women think feels more like natural breast tissue. Dr. Vasileff will help you determine your best option.
Q: Will I be on bed rest after surgery? Will I need help taking care of my children and home?
A: For all cosmetic surgery procedures, you are up and walking the first night. Restrictions depend on the procedure, and each patient tolerates discomfort differently. Breast augmentation has the most discomfort followed by tummy tuck. Some patients experience mild discomfort with liposuction. Facelifts, nose surgery and eyelid surgery tend to be pain-free.
Q: When can I resume exercise and sex?
A: Resuming your exercise routine depends on the procedure. Dr. Vasileff works out frequently so he'll be able to suggest which exercises you can resume and when. When it comes to sex, Dr. Vasileff advises everyone to wait 6 months. Just kidding! Husbands find this joke particularly unfunny. Typically, you can resume sex within 10 days to 2 weeks.
Q: What medications do I need to stop and when?
A: You should stop taking aspirin; anti-inflammatory drugs such as Aleve, Motrin and Naprosyn; Vitamin E and fish oil 1 to 2 weeks prior to surgery.
Q: Can I have surgery if I am on blood thinners?
A: Usually, yes, as long as the doctor who put you on the medication will let you stop taking it for two weeks. For completely non-invasive procedures such as laser skin resurfacing or chemical peels, you do not need to stop any of the drugs listed above.
Q: What is the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon?
A: There is a significant difference. Plastic surgeons receive years of training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Cosmetic surgeons can include doctors from any specialty such as dermatology or OB-GYN. Dr. Vasileff is a board-certified plastic surgeon who completed 8 years of surgical training, the last 3 of which were dedicated to plastic surgery. Whether or not you choose Dr. Vasileff to perform your plastic surgery in Michigan, please choose a board-certified surgeon. For more information, visit The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
