Legal & Compliance
Affiliate Disclosure
Transparency is a core value at The Breast Place. This page explains our relationships with third-party partners, products, and services — and how they may appear on our website.
The Breast Place values honesty above all else. We believe you have the right to know when our website features products, services, or content that involve a commercial relationship — and we are committed to making those relationships clear, easy to understand, and never a conflict with the quality of care we provide.
This Affiliate Disclosure applies to all pages, blog posts, service descriptions, product references, and any other content on thebreastplacesc.com. It works alongside our Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, and Medical Disclaimer.
Overview
From time to time, The Breast Place may mention, recommend, or link to third-party products, treatments, devices, skincare lines, wellness products, or services on this website. In some cases, we may have a financial or commercial relationship with the companies behind those products or services.
This disclosure exists to be fully transparent about those relationships so you can make informed decisions. It does not change the nature of our recommendations, which are always based first and foremost on clinical relevance and patient benefit.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Always Visible
Any material commercial relationship is disclosed clearly — either on this page or directly within the relevant content.
Clinically Vetted
We only associate with products and services our providers have evaluated and believe to be appropriate for our patients.
Patient First
No commercial relationship will ever influence the medical advice or treatment recommendations given by our providers.
We believe that transparency strengthens trust. If you ever have questions about why a particular product or service is mentioned on our website, we welcome you to ask us directly.
What Is an Affiliate Relationship?
An affiliate or referral relationship is a commercial arrangement where one party earns compensation — such as a fee, commission, or other benefit — when a visitor or patient takes a specific action as a result of a recommendation. Common examples include:
- Clicking a link that directs you to a product or service website
- Purchasing a product through a link on our site
- Signing up for a service we recommend
- Booking a consultation with a referred provider or specialist
Not all references to third-party products or services on our website involve a financial arrangement. We may mention products, tools, or resources simply because we find them beneficial — with no compensation involved. In either case, we aim to be clear about the nature of the relationship.
Compensation Does Not Equal Endorsement
Receiving compensation from a partner does not mean we offer an unconditional endorsement of every product or service they provide. Our recommendations are always qualified by clinical judgment and our understanding of your health and wellbeing.
Types of Relationships We May Have
The following table outlines the types of commercial or referral relationships that may exist between The Breast Place and third parties referenced on this website.
| Relationship Type | Description | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Device Partners | Companies whose devices or equipment we use in treatment (e.g., laser systems, surgical tools, aesthetic technology) | May Apply |
| Skincare & Wellness Products | Products available for purchase or recommended through our Empower aesthetic clinic or wellness program | May Apply |
| Pharmaceutical & Supplement Partners | Manufacturers of nutraceuticals, supplements, or medications we may recommend as part of a wellness or recovery plan | May Apply |
| Specialist Referrals | Other licensed healthcare providers to whom we may refer patients for co-managed or complementary care | Typically None |
| Educational Resources | Books, courses, or online tools related to breast health, survivorship, or wellness that we may recommend | May Apply |
| General Health Links | Links to organizations such as the American Cancer Society, NCI, or ASBS for reference purposes | None |
If you are ever uncertain whether a specific reference involves a commercial relationship, please contact our office and we will clarify promptly.
How We Choose Partners
The Breast Place does not enter into affiliate or commercial relationships indiscriminately. Any product, service, or company we associate with must meet the following standards:
- Clinical relevance: The product or service must be appropriate and potentially beneficial for our patient population
- Safety and efficacy: We evaluate whether the product has credible evidence of safety and effectiveness for its intended use
- Regulatory compliance: Products must comply with applicable FDA regulations and any relevant medical guidelines
- Reputational integrity: We assess the reputation and track record of the partner company
- Alignment with our values: Partners must reflect our commitment to women’s health, dignity, and compassionate care
We reserve the right to discontinue any affiliate relationship at any time if a product or partner no longer meets these standards or if we receive credible evidence of harm.
We Decline More Than We Accept
We regularly receive outreach from companies seeking promotional partnerships. The majority are declined. Our willingness to partner with a brand is a meaningful signal of confidence — not a routine commercial transaction.
Products & Services We May Reference
In addition to our core surgical and medical services, The Breast Place offers and may reference a range of products and services through our Empower — An Aesthetic and Wellness Clinic. These may include:
- Aesthetic treatments such as Botox®, dermal fillers, and laser therapies
- Body contouring and skin rejuvenation services
- Pharmaceutical-grade skincare lines
- Nutraceuticals and nutritional supplements recommended as part of a wellness plan
- Post-surgical recovery products such as compression garments or scar care
- Breast health and survivorship support resources
Where these references involve a commercial relationship, we will indicate that clearly. Our goal is always to inform and support — never to pressure you into a purchase.
About Empower
Empower is The Breast Place’s aesthetic and wellness clinic, designed to help patients reclaim confidence and wellbeing after their breast health journey. Services offered through Empower may involve third-party product lines and are always delivered under the supervision of our licensed medical team.
No Influence on Clinical Recommendations
“Our clinical recommendations are never for sale.”— The Breast Place, North Charleston, SC
This is our most important commitment. Any commercial or affiliate relationship The Breast Place maintains is completely separate from the medical advice, diagnosis, treatment plans, or surgical recommendations made by our providers in a clinical setting.
Our providers — including Dr. Jennifer Beatty, DO, FACS — are bound by medical ethics, licensure obligations, and a personal commitment to patient wellbeing. No financial arrangement with any third party influences what they recommend in an examination room.
If you are ever concerned that a product recommendation may be commercially motivated, you have every right to ask your provider directly. We will always tell you whether a recommended product involves a commercial relationship and present you with alternatives.
Sponsored Content
Occasionally, content on this website — such as blog posts, educational articles, or social media posts — may be created in partnership with or financially supported by a third party. When this is the case, that content will be clearly labeled with language such as:
- “Sponsored” or “Sponsored Content”
- “In partnership with [Company Name]”
- “This post contains affiliate links”
- “Paid partnership”
Sponsored content is held to the same standards of accuracy and clinical integrity as all other content on our website. We do not allow sponsors to control the narrative, make clinical claims on our behalf, or suppress information that we believe is important for patients to know.
If you ever encounter content on our site that you suspect is sponsored but is not labeled as such, please contact us. We take these obligations seriously and will investigate and correct any oversight promptly.
Testimonials & Patient Stories
Patient testimonials and stories shared on this website are provided voluntarily by patients who have given their written permission for their experiences to be published. We may occasionally offer tokens of appreciation (such as a gift card or discount on a future service) to patients who share their stories, in compliance with FTC guidelines.
When a testimonial is associated with any form of compensation or incentive, this will be disclosed alongside the testimonial itself. All testimonials reflect the genuine opinions of the individual patient and are not edited in a way that misrepresents their experience.
As noted in our Medical Disclaimer, individual results vary and testimonials should not be interpreted as guarantees of outcomes.
Reviews on Third-Party Platforms
Patient reviews on platforms such as Google, Healthgrades, and Yelp are independent and unsolicited. The Breast Place does not compensate patients for posting reviews on third-party platforms and does not have control over the content of those reviews.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, codified at 16 CFR Part 255. These guidelines require that any material connection between an advertiser and an endorser — including financial compensation, free products, or other benefits — be clearly and conspicuously disclosed.
The Breast Place is committed to full compliance with these requirements. Specifically:
- We disclose any material commercial relationship whenever we endorse or recommend a third-party product or service
- Disclosures are placed where they are clearly visible — not buried in footnotes or hidden behind links
- We do not make claims about a product or service that we do not genuinely believe to be accurate
- We update this page promptly when new affiliate or sponsored relationships are established
FTC Resources
For more information about the FTC’s guidelines on endorsements and advertising disclosures, visit the Federal Trade Commission’s official website at ftc.gov. You can also review their consumer guidance on “What People Are Asking” about endorsements at ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/ftcs-endorsement-guides.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Affiliate Disclosure, want to know whether a specific product or reference on our site involves a commercial relationship, or have concerns about how we handle partnerships, please reach out. We are always happy to be transparent.
Questions? Just ask.
Our team is committed to openness. Whether it’s about a product we mentioned, a partner we work with, or anything else on our site, we will answer honestly and promptly.
This Affiliate Disclosure was last reviewed on April 1, 2026. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, and Medical Disclaimer. We recommend consulting a legal or compliance professional if you have specific questions about FTC disclosure obligations.
