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.
Plastic surgery is a combination of science and art. In order to achieve the desired results, a plastic surgeon must understand the medical science behind how the part of the body they are working on functions. This is especially important when it comes to the face. The smallest adjustment can create noticeable positive results. Dr. …
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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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Thighplasty treatment is a popular procedure, and it serves as an effective form of leg contouring. If you don’t like the look of your thighs, then you might want to think about getting this procedure. To be a good candidate, you should have poor skin elasticity in your thighs. Thighplasty can also help you if …
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According to a recent UPI press release, a new study has come out from the UK and Scotland. The study shows that more than three-fourths of participants continued to look younger than they did before their facelift for more than five years. Even though some areas of the patient’s face showed some signs of aging, …
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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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Maintaining realistic expectations is important when considering liposuction, so it is also therefore necessary to separate fiction from fact. Here are four common liposuction myths that frequently confuse and frustrate patients. Myth: Liposuction is for Weight Loss Fact: Liposuction does not actually help with weight loss and will not cause a noticeable reduction in weight. …
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Drooping upper eyelids are a concern for people young and old. The cause is genetic for some individuals, and for others it’s a sign of advancing years. Restoring a more youthful and open upper eyelid, through blepharoplasty, can be a very rewarding experience. We don’t age according to a timeline, nor do we all age …
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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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The 50th anniversary of the first ever breast augmentation surgery with modern implants occurred in 2012. Despite originally seeking care for the removal of a tattoo, this first patient, Timmie Jean Lindsey, reports that she is happy and healthy, according to an article in The Guardian. When Lindsey’s doctor first asked her if she would …
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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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