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Dr. Colette Stern, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Asheville, North Carolina

Dr. Colette Stern, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Asheville, North Carolina
NPI: 1780872333· License: 2008-00135 (NC) verify
Industry payments (2025): $449 across 7 payments (what this means)
4.9(81 ratings)

In Dr. Colette Stern's own words

How Dr. Colette Stern describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Couldn’t be more grateful for amazing patients and their kind words
  • Dr. Stern is dedicated to patient safety, exceptional care, and surgical excellence.

Specialization

  • Specializes in Breast Surgery
  • Specializes in Body Contouring
  • Specializes in Facial Rejuvenation

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About

Dr. Colette Stern is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in Asheville, North Carolina. She specializes in breast surgery, mommy makeovers, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and surgical treatment following massive weight loss. Dr. Stern particularly appreciates the immediate and gratifying results from tummy tucks and combination surgeries like Mommy Makeovers, enjoying helping mothers restore their pre-pregnancy abdominal appearance. She also finds it rewarding to perform post-weight loss surgeries, such as tummy tucks, thigh lifts, and arm lifts, helping patients see the full results of their hard work by addressing loose skin. For breast augmentation, Dr. Stern uses techniques like Motiva Preservé®, which focuses on respecting natural anatomy, utilizing smaller incisions, and preserving native breast tissues and sensation over time. Her practice philosophy is built on a dedication to patient safety, exceptional care, and surgical excellence. She feels grateful for her patients and honored to help them achieve their goals.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. Colette Stern, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Breast Implant Removal

$2,200

1 patient report · 2019

Below typicalTypical in North Carolina: $2,275–$7,013 (median $3,125, 6 reports) compare ↗

Breast Reduction

$5,000

1 patient report · 2018

Below typicalTypical in Asheville: $5,250–$10,000 (median $6,500, 7 reports) compare ↗

Mentor Breast Implants

$6,500

1 patient report · 2021

About typicalTypical nationally: $5,500–$6,900 (median $6,226, 134 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Colette Stern

Sourced directly from Dr. Colette Stern's social posts and replies.

What is Dr. Stern's approach to breast augmentation using Motiva Preservé®?
Dr. Stern utilizes the Motiva Preservé® technique for breast augmentation, which is designed to respect natural anatomy, involve smaller incisions, and be less invasive compared to conventional methods. This technique aims to preserve native breast tissues and sensation over time.
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From Dr. Colette Stern's Instagram

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Technologies & brands Dr. Colette Stern mentions

Devices, implants, injectables and products named in Dr. Colette Stern's own posts and videos. A mention is not an endorsement; ask the office what they currently offer.

Breast implantsMotiva · 4

Patient Experience

Dr. Colette Stern Review Summary

4.82
Dr. Stern receives stellar reviews, averaging a near-perfect 4.8 out of 5 stars across multiple platforms. Patients consistently praise her skills and results.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 51 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 145 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Based on 48 reviews

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Dr. Colette Stern, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Asheville, North Carolina

Main Office

5 Livingston St, Asheville, North Carolina

(828) 210-9355

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$449

Payments

7

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Colette Stern received $449 across 7 payments in 2025. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as long term medical supply or device loan, and the largest single payer was Integra LifeSciences Corporation.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (828) 210-9355

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

5 Livingston St

Asheville, North Carolina 28801

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Office Information

Phone: (828) 210-9355

Where does Dr. Colette Stern practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

5 Livingston St, Asheville, North Carolina 28801

(40 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Augusta University

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Colette Stern online?
The provided information doesn't specify whether online appointment booking is available. It's best to contact Dr. Stern's office directly at (828) 210-9355 for appointment scheduling.
Does Dr. Colette Stern offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Stern offers telehealth services. Contacting the office directly is recommended for inquiries about telehealth options.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Colette Stern?
Patients rave about Dr. Stern's work, using phrases like "amazing results," "awesome experience," "thrilled with my results," and "best thing I have ever done." Reviews also highlight her honesty and provide specific examples of procedures like mommy makeovers, breast lifts with implants, and the use of Mentor implants.
What areas of care does Dr. Colette Stern cater to?
Dr. Stern's areas of care include breast surgery (lifts, implants, reduction, removal), mommy makeovers, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and surgical treatment following massive weight loss. Dr. Stern particularly appreciates the immediate and gratifying results achieved with tummy tuck procedures and other combination surgeries like Mommy Makeovers, especially enjoying helping mothers restore their pre-pregnancy abdominal appearance. She also finds it highly rewarding to perform post-weight loss surgeries such as tummy tucks, thigh lifts, and arm lifts, helping patients see the full results of their hard work by addressing loose skin. Her practice philosophy is built on an unwavering dedication to patient safety, exceptional care, and surgical excellence.