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.
One of the most popular procedures I perform is abdominoplasty—more commonly known as a tummy tuck. It’s a truly transformative operation that patients often describe as life-changing. On the RealSelf website used by many women and men considering plastic surgery, tummy tuck surgery has a 95% “worth it” rating from actual patients. Despite the popularity …
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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 …
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Tummy tuck surgery is known for toning the midsection and creating flattering, transformative results. However, it is an extensive surgery and often requires a more challenging recovery period. Drains are used after tummy tucks in our Guilford, CT, practice to help patients heal cleanly and safely. But many patients have questions about tummy tuck drains …
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A tummy tuck at my Guilford practice near New Haven, CT, is one of the most powerful ways to transform your body by removing loose, sagging skin and excess fat. However, the surgery is also known for requiring a longer recovery time than other procedures. While tummy tuck recovery can seem daunting, being prepared and …
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Pregnant women planning to get a C-section may come across discussions of the "C-tuck," or getting a tummy tuck immediately after a C section. Even though the idea sounds appealing, there’s a lot wrong with the concept. As a plastic surgeon who frequently performs tummy tuck surgeries here in New Haven, I’m hesitant to recommend …
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Fat Doesn’t Come Back, According to Recent Study Liposuction is one of the top five most popular cosmetic procedures, and for 30 years it has been used to permanently remove excess fat from problem areas of the body. This August, in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a study shows that fat does not return …
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A flabby stomach can be embarrassing. After unsuccessful attempts at losing that belly fat and getting toned abs, you deserve an effective solution. The tummy tuck procedure might just be perfect for you. With this procedure, you can get rid of fat, trim away excess loose skin, and tighten those ab muscles. Once anesthesia has …
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An abdominoplasty procedure, or a “tummy tuck”, is a cosmetic surgical procedure. During a typical tummy tuck procedure, the surgeon removes excess fat and skin and tightens the muscles of the abdominal wall to give the patient a flatter stomach. In some cases, the patient may also undergo liposuction. What Does the Procedure Involve? Abdominoplasty …
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There are very few things that are as life-changing as having a child. While there is a lot of joy involved in having a child, dealing with the changes that happen to your body throughout the pregnancy and birth experience can be a challenge. Excess fat and skin can hang on, as well as loosened …
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The demand for cosmetic procedures remains strong as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) releases its fifteenth consecutive year of multi-specialty procedural statistics. Since 1997 the ASAPS has been educating both plastic surgeons and patients about trends in the plastic surgery industry. “For fifteen years these statistics have been a large part of …
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