Ladies look their oldest when the clock strikes 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a recent study by the tanning company St. Tropez. The study claims that Wednesday is the day when all the common stressors – insomnia, work, weekend partying – catch up with us. 10 percent of women consider Wednesday their most stressful …
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Beth Collins, M.D.
2614 Boston Post Road
Willow Hall, Suite 16C
Guilford, CT 06437
Phone: (203) 689-5295
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Beth Collins, M.D.
55 Willow Street
Mystic, CT 06355
Phone: (860) 572-6868
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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There are some individuals who are in a situation where they simply do not like a certain aspect of their appearance. When they see themselves in the mirror, they do not like that certain thing, but they are not that affected by it. There are other individuals who are sick and tired of a certain …
Read MoreIf you have saggy, baggy thighs, they can drive you crazy. The last thing you want to do is wear anything like shorts or a skirt that will show the world what your legs look like. The same holds true if your thighs are dimpled and never look smooth. There’s nothing worse than flabby thighs. …
Read MoreHave you noticed your skin beginning to look dull, faded, and damaged? This is a normal part of the aging process. We offer microdermabrasion, a state-of-the-art rejuvenation treatment, to revitalize your skin and bring back the glow of youth. During microdermabrasion, numerous microcrystals are applied in a stream across the aged, worn-down skin cells of …
Read MoreThere’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 …
Read MoreIn the journal Cancer, a study of 51 women shows “rapid psychological recovery” after TRAM Flap or DIEP flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Patients reported marked improvements in psychological, social and sexual well-being. However, both procedures source the grafted tissue from the patient’s abdomen, so lingering abdominal weakness was often reported 3 months after the …
Read MoreIt’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. …
Read MoreA recent clinical study published in the July issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal says that certain patients report much higher rates of satisfaction when using products from the Obagi skin care line. The study analyzed results of patients who combined their BOTOX treatment with Obagi, versus a control group who used Botox and a placebo. …
Read MoreBody mass index (BMI) is “out” and waist-to-height ratio is “in”, at least according to new research presented at an obesity conference in France. BMI – The Current Standard There are many health risks associated with being overweight and BMI has traditionally been used as a health screening tool. Using a simple conversion formula, BMI …
Read MoreA common problem when it comes to skin care is that oily shine that lingers on the surface of the skin. Oftentimes we don’t even realize this until someone snaps a picture and we see ourselves tagged online with a face that shines bright like a diamond. Follow these five easy tips to keep your …
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