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.
It’s no surprise that listening to your favorite music can instantly improve your mood, but research now suggests that music can also improve your surgical experience. According to new study, the soothing power of music may help to reduce anxiety for patients undergoing reconstructive surgery. Researchers led by Dr. Hazim Sadideen at the Department of …
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Recently published in November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), a new study has found evidence that obese women experience a higher risk of complications after undergoing elective breast surgery, in comparison to non-obese women. After analyzing the insurance claims of nearly 8,000 …
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A recent ABC News report shares the story of Kim Sport, a woman who is sharing her breast cancer and breast reconstruction experiences with other women. She had her mastectomy and breast reconstruction procedures done at the same time and says she couldn’t be happier with her results. Commenting on her reconstruction surgery experience, Sport …
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Approximately 1 in 8 American women will develop breast cancer within her lifetime. Following a mastectomy, breast reconstruction is a vital component to the recovery process. While the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (1998) mandates that insurance companies, group health plans and health maintenance organizations cover the costs of breast reconstruction following a mastectomy, …
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According to a new study published in the December issue of The American Surgeon, breast reconstruction has been deemed safe for women over the age of 60 who have undergone a mastectomy (surgical removal of the breast). “The removal of a breast has implications for the psychological, social and sexual well-being of the patient, establishing …
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Choosing to undergo breast augmentation is a personal decision, and selecting silicone or saline implants is an equally personal choice. In 2010, silicone breast implants were placed during half of all breast augmentation surgeries. In the past, there have been concerns that silicone breast implants may be associated with possible negative complications. If you remember …
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Not only are more women opting for immediate breast reconstruction, but more are using implants. Researchers are somewhat flummoxed by a new bump in breast reconstruction. Not only are more women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy, according to the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, but an increasing number are opting for implants, …
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According to a new study published in the most recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, researchers have discovered a new technique that may offer breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy an effective breast reconstruction alternative. Typically, breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy are not ideal candidates for implant-based breast reconstruction. Radiation therapy significantly damages …
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Choosing to undergo a mastectomy is a life-altering decision. You are going to change the appearance of your body. It’s a choice that is intended to save your life and give you peace of mind. Whether you are having your breasts removed to get rid of cancer or it’s a preventative move to reduce your …
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