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.
Having a baby can result in many unwanted physical changes to the body. Stress compounded with time constraints and exhaustion can be a bad combination for any woman trying to regain and maintain a slim, toned physique following childbirth. To counteract these effects, the “Mommy Makeover” was born. But what about fathers who have gone …
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There’s no denying that cosmetic surgery is more popular than ever. Botox injections, tummy tucks and breast implants have become a pervasive societal norm. But when it comes to cosmetic surgery etiquette, a gray area still exists – how should you react when someone noticeably changes his or her appearance? Mary M. Mitchell, who has …
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Body mass index (BMI) is “out” and waist-to-height ratio is “in”, at least according to new research presented at an obesity conference in France. BMI – The Current Standard There are many health risks associated with being overweight and BMI has traditionally been used as a health screening tool. Using a simple conversion formula, BMI …
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Also called an abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries today. This procedure can be an excellent option for mothers that have recently given birth but cannot seem to shed their baby weight. Excess Soft Tissue After Giving Birth No matter how hard they try, many women find it nearly …
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A tummy tuck is used to sculpt the ab muscles and stomach to make them look slim and toned. To do this, incisions must be made, followed by the removal of different types of tissue, including excess fat and skin. After the abdominal area is recontoured to the extent necessary to meet the patient’s aesthetic …
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No 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 …
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Feeling self-conscious about abdominal stretch marks and drooping excess skin? An abdominoplasty can correct many issues, including stretch marks, loose skin, loose ab muscles, and fatty tissue deposits. Excess skin is trimmed during an abdominoplasty, so when it contains stretch marks, they are removed along with the skin tissue. If they are located on the …
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Removal of Fat Cells May Affect Appetite in the Long Term For many people, a tummy tuck can lead to “significant and lasting weight loss,” according to a study in the latest issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®. According to Dr. Rex Edward Moulton-Barrett, the results may be caused by increased feelings of satiety after …
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