Many individuals are unsatisfied with the appearance of their ears. Some people are just a little unsatisfied and may use their hair to cover their ears. Others are so affected by the appearance of their ears that it causes them to be withdrawn and even feel depressed. Sadly, many individuals who have large ears that …
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Beth Collins, M.D.
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Mystic, CT 06355
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Category Archives: Plastic Surgery
If you want to reduce the amount of fatty tissue in an area of the body, liposuction is an excellent choice. Our preferred technique for liposuction procedures is tumescent liposuction. With tumescent liposuction, you’ll have the option of undergoing the procedure in our office instead of at a hospital. At the start of the tumescent …
Read MoreEars that are too big or stick out too much draw focus away from other facial features. To balance out the face and bring the focus back to where it should be, plastic surgeons will perform otoplasty surgery, otherwise known as ear alteration surgery. In many otoplasties, a cut will be created behind your ear, …
Read MoreThe Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons plans to publish new research on the psychological impact of plastic surgery. This research is unique designed, in that patients were studied both before undergoing surgery and five years later. In the past, cosmetic surgery patients were studied before surgery and a few months later. This …
Read MoreSagging or drooping eyelids develop over many years. Excess fat or subdermal tissue gets pulled down by gravity, and the skin itself begins to droop lower and lower as the excess mass increases. This can occur on both the upper and lower lids. Droopy eyes make you look tired and worn out, and they can …
Read MoreNo matter how much work you put into your fitness, there are still quite a few variables that control how quickly you lose weight and where the fat and skin remains. This is why so many people continue to struggle with unsightly layers of fat and skin throughout their midsection that often feel impossible to …
Read MoreIf you want to have a body that you can be proud of, it is going to require some work on your part. You are going to need to take care of your body by eating healthy food and by getting proper exercise. If you are overweight, you need to take steps to lose weight …
Read MoreDear Abby, the syndicated advice column, recently fielded a question about plastic surgery. A reader explains that she “dislikes the prevalence of plastic surgery and Botox in today’s society,” arguing that it gives young people an unhealthy perception of body image. In response, “Abby” educates her about the pros of plastic surgery. But the exchange …
Read MoreA new study released in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, suggests that facelift surgery can make patients appear up to 7 years younger than their actual age. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto, Canada and NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois, enlisted the help of first-year medical …
Read MoreA recent case series review appearing in the November/December issue of the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery presents evidence that laser surgery for skin cancer may be an effective treatment for lentigo maligna, a pre-cancerous lesion commonly found on the head and neck regions. Lentigo maligna, a precursor to melanoma, typically appears as a pigmented …
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