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Best of the Shoreline 2020 award

Vote for Dr. Collins – Best of the Shoreline 2020

Nominate Dr. Collins for Best Cosmetic Surgeon! Please join us in nominating your favorite cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Beth Collins, for the Guilford Courier's Best of the Shoreline 2020 contest!  Click here to nominate Dr. Collins for best cosmetic surgeon today! Nominations open July 29 - August 12, 2020.  You could win $250! No purchase necessary to …

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Facelift Notes

I am spending this week in Boston because on this week of October16-20, 2015 about 2000 plastic surgeons from all around the world convene at the Boston convention center for our national meeting. This meeting is so big and has so much going on, it is just buzzing with exciting things. Here, I have the …

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Cosmetic Surgery Etiquette for Beginners

There’s no denying that cosmetic surgery is more popular than ever. Botox injections, tummy tucks and breast implants have become a pervasive societal norm. But when it comes to cosmetic surgery etiquette, a gray area still exists – how should you react when someone noticeably changes his or her appearance? Mary M. Mitchell, who has …

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Stagnant Economy Stimulates More Plastic Surgery Specials and Discounts

It’s no surprise that the current state of the global economy has negatively impacted the success of many once thriving businesses and industry leaders. Earlier this year, the plastic surgery industry was widely considered to be immune to the economic downturn, but it appears that global economic losses may have caught up with plastic surgeons. …

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National BRA Day Launched to Increase Breast Reconstruction Awareness

In an effort to increase awareness for the breast reconstruction options of mastectomy patients, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) organized the National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day. National BRA Day will be launched on October 17, 2012. The effort includes the U.S. and 20 other countries attempting …

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FDA Review of Silicone Implants: Updates on Safety and MRI Requirement

New data was just released by the FDA regarding the safety of silicone breast implants. After two days of discussion with doctors and manufacturers, officials briefed the media about their current position. You can read a transcript of the media briefing, during which NPR reporter Nancy Shute asked: how often should women be getting a …

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More Women Need to Be Informed About Breast Reconstruction Options

Cutting-edge detection and treatment options have made breast cancer a lesser threat. But beating cancer is only half the battle. Breast reconstruction is the next step in recovery for most women. The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 has made is possible for many women to gain access to affordable or fully-covered reconstruction …

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