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.
A recent survey compiled by the American College of Surgeons and the American Cancer Society of 396,434 post mastectomy patients has shown that the rates of immediate or early breast reconstruction surgery have seen a considerable increase over the past several years. Twenty-three percent of women in 2007 elected to have immediate or early reconstructive …
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While diet and exercise are helpful tools in the fight against excess body fat, sometimes they just aren’t enough. The lipoplasty procedure can go the extra mile, removing fat cells directly to reduce regions of the body in volume. During lipoplasty, small incisions are created in the areas targeted for fat removal. These incisions allow …
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For teens in school, bullying has always been a problem. More and more students, parents and organizations are turning to cosmetic procedures to combat the bullies. The story of Nadia Isle, 14, a Georgian teen who underwent chin augmentation, rhinoplasty, and ear pinning procedures to stop her harassment, has sparked a debate. Nadia’s story garnered …
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Medical tourism is based on the idea that cosmetic surgery, or some other medical procedure, can be obtained inexpensively overseas. Unfortunately, some doctors that cater to tourists are less scrupulous than those in the United States. This can leave patients with complications like infection, hematoma, and other medical issues that must be surgically repaired upon …
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The augmentation mastopexy procedure – a way to add volume to the breasts while also reducing sagging – is very effective when it comes to enhancing the breasts. Like any surgery, post-surgical healing will be a vital part of the process. If you follow our augmentation mastopexy recovery instructions, your healing period will be as …
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Breast reduction surgery can make oversized breasts smaller, removing excess tissue in order to improve a patient’s quality of life. A breast reduction can benefit a patient in a variety of ways. Physically, overly large breasts may cause frequent pain in the shoulders, neck, and back, along with rashes and more. They may create discomfort …
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If you’re thinking about your wrinkle-reduction options and are considering fat transfer injections, you’re aware that liposuction is part of the procedure. Losing those wrinkles and lines can be a very exciting opportunity, so it’s important to make sure you give proper consideration to the fat transfer and liposuction recovery process. After your facial fat …
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Extra skin and fat on the upper arms is always unwelcome. The arm lift procedure is designed to remove these unwelcome tissues and give you beautiful recontoured arms. After the removal of these tissues, the arm lift recovery process will begin. The recovery period can take around four to six weeks. Be very careful with …
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Plastic surgeons turn a camera toward themselves to document signs of aging. At this year’s annual meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, a doctor named Val Lambros shared findings from a unique study of facial aging: one that evaluates photos of other plastic surgeons. In 2005, Dr. Lambros began taking photos of …
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Once controversial, they are now safer and more effective than ever Throughout their half-century history, silicone breast implants have been the subject of heated debate. Few medical devices have experienced such longevity, despite being banned by the FDA for 14 years, from 1992-2006. And breast implants remain among most popular procedures in plastic surgery. According …
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