Should you travel to save money on plastic surgery? You hear about it all the time: people traveling to Miami, The Dominican Republic, or somewhere else to have plastic surgery so they can save money. Maybe you've even thought about "medical tourism" yourself. But is it a good idea? Our answer: NO! Here's why:

  1. If something goes wrong after you get home you could end up in a medical emergency and actually pay more. We see many patients who have had long distance surgeries and then develop complications like clogged drain lines, infected stitches, or even an abscess. They end up calling us and having to pay for an appointment or even worse: having to go to the emergency room or even have corrective surgery. A better choice: have your surgery here locally at FPS, get free follow-ups and have the care and support of our entire FPS team.
  2. The "board-certified doctor" may not be board-certified in plastic surgery. While there are many outstanding practices in other states and in foreign countries, some are far less reputable. The "board-certified" doctor may not have met the same high standards that are required in the U.S. and he or she may not even be a specialist in plastic surgery. And believe us: this is important! All of our surgeons -- Drs. Fagg, Schneider, Kingman, Lawson and Branch -- specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery and are board-certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery.
  3. Foreign facilities may not meet the same health and safety requirements that we have in the U.S. Again, while there are many outstanding foreign practices, many of them are not required to follow the same safety and quality checks we have in the United States. Infection and complications due to surgeries in environments that are not safe and/or clean can be disastrous. Our Winston-Salem practice and our in-house operating facility (The Plastic Surgery Center of North Carolina) are regularly certified and meet, and exceed, all safety and quality guidelines.
  4. It can be very difficult to get in touch with your long-distance doctor after the surgery. Not a problem with us. There's no automation here at Forsyth Plastic Surgery. You call during office hours and we pick up the phone. Our doctors will email you back, talk with you, answer your questions and treat you with respect. Exactly what you expect, right?

Bottom line: Your health and safety are more important than the few dollars saved by going to a foreign city and having surgery by someone you literally just met.
Below you'll see some of the typical procedures that patients consider flying out of state and out of the country for. Don't do it . We offer all of these procedures with board-certified specialists in plastic surgery in a safe and certified environment.
Breast Augmentation
Tummy Tuck
Liposuction
Brachioplasty (Arm Lift)
"Brazilian Butt Lift"
Breast Lift
Rhinoplasty
Eyelid Surgery
Plastic surgery can compliment the work you're doing on your own and help you achieve your goals. Book a consultation with any of our five board-certified surgeons by calling 336-765-8620. Don't forget: consultations for everyone on our email list (and that includes you!) are just $40. Please tell our Patient Care Coordinators that you qualify for the discount when you book your appointment.
Our 20% sale on our top- selling sunscreens goes through Memorial Day
Now you can save 20% on our top-selling sunscreens including Obagi, Elta MD and Harken. Simply stop by our office to stock up for your family.

One of our surgeons, Dr. Andy Schneider, just did a great video on why it's so important to wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer. Check it out below in our new videos section.
From Facebook LIVE!
 (339 views) In this video Dr. Gilson Kingman and Dr. George Lawson talk about some of the surgical procedures we perform at Forsyth Plastic Surgery. Please note: we are sharing these LIVE! videos with no edits. These two did a great job explaining what happens during a consultation and why there's no reason to wait.
From Facebook LIVE!
(1,200 views) In this video Dr. Andy Schneider talks about the importance of quality sunscreen and tells you his favorite sunscreen products. All of these products can be purchased at 20% off at our office on Maplewood Avenue in Winston-Salem now through Memorial Day.
From Facebook LIVE!
(342 views) In this video you'll see our very own Dr. Leslie Branch (with Dr. George Lawson) undergoing the miraDry procedure herself LIVE! on Facebook. miraDry is a safe, FDA- approved way to permanently reduce underarm sweating, hair and odor. And that's a good thing especially during the hot summer months.
Brilliant Distinctions (available in the App Store) - If you're one of our Botox, Coolsculpting, Kybella, Juvederm, Latisse or SkinMedica patients, be sure to download the Brilliant Distinctions app on your iPhone or other device. Why? Well you'll save money on treatments, receive important reminders and get all of the perks Allergan (the parent company for all of these brands) offers. Allergan is generous to the folks who use their app.
We are building the most beautiful, state-of-the-art aesthetic center in the Triad. Drive down Maplewood Avenue in Winston-Salem and get a glimpse of The VISTA. Now under construction, this will be a light-filled, fresh new space for all of our beauty services. Our grand opening will be mid-September.