If you go online and search for "types of breast augmentation," most of the results refer to different types of breast implants. Choosing implants is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions involved with breast augmentation, but there are many other options to discuss with your plastic surgeon before the procedure. Besides the types and …
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Beth Collins, M.D.
2614 Boston Post Road
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Guilford, CT 06437
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Beth Collins, M.D.
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Mystic, CT 06355
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Category Archives: Breast Augmentation
All bodies change over time, and this is especially the case after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your breasts may "deflate" or begin to sag while your midsection develops a permanent "belly pooch." Many women turn to mommy makeover surgery to correct these common problems and regain their pre-baby look. But what exactly happens during a mommy …
Read MoreWhen it comes to breast augmentation research, many of our New London and Mystic patients want to know about the cost of the procedure. This is understandable—plastic surgery is certainly both a physical and financial investment. However, because many factors play into the final cost of any plastic surgery procedure, there is no set price …
Read MoreWomen today have many ways to customize their breast enhancement procedures. Both breast lift and breast augmentation surgeries are popular choices at our Guilford, CT, practice. Unfortunately, some patients don’t know the difference between these two options, and they may be unsure which procedure can best help them reach their goals. Both breast augmentation and …
Read MoreFor some women who are interested in breast augmentation in the New Haven, CT, area, there’s a fear of looking “overfull” or “worked on.” These women worry their results will be obvious and disproportional or that they’ll draw negative attention. While these concerns are understandable, the approach to breast implants has changed in recent years. …
Read More“Gummy bear” breast implants are the latest in breast implant technology. Here are some of the highlights of these buzz-generating silicone implants. Why Is It Called a Gummy Bear Implant? The medical term for these devices is “cohesive silicone gel breast implants,” but they were dubbed “gummy bear breast implants” by a plastic surgeon because …
Read MoreOne perk my New Haven breast augmentation patients look forward to the most after surgery is going out to shop for bras that might not have been available to them before. It’s an exciting part of the process, but there’s more to it than simply sizing up. In this blog post, I’m sharing a few …
Read MoreDo you ever wish that your breasts were in better proportion to the rest of your body? Patients can achieve a larger bustline with the aid of breast implants. When performing breast augmentation, the plastic surgeon must create pockets in the tissue of the breasts in order to make room for the breast implants. The …
Read MoreChoosing the right breast implant size might seem overwhelming, but your plastic surgeon will guide you, and there are also lots of resources to help you. Here are a few ways that may help you choose the right breast implant size. Look at before and after photo galleries. This can be a good place to …
Read MoreYou did your research, planning, and consultation – then finally had the breast augmentation you were considering for so long. If you’re like most women we see from the Guilford, West Hartford, and shoreline areas who get implants (roughly 300,000 American women each year), you’re happy with the results. Over time, changes can occur that …
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