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.
Acne is a cosmetic condition that affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives. Most commonly seen during adolescence, this troublesome skin condition can surface for sufferers of any age. Some people battle skin breakouts their entire lives. You may have tried over-the-counter creams, prescription medications or home remedies to treat your blemishes. Some …
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Throughout our lifetime, our faces endure countless battles. There’s the great war against acne during our teen years, the wrinkling and spotting as we age, and of course the constant fight against the sun. In the end, the scars stick with you and add a couple years to your appearance. While looking older was a …
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Treatment Would Correct Age-Related Volume Deficit in the Mid-Face While plastic surgeons frequently use dermal fillers and fat grafting for cheek augmentation, there are currently no products with FDA approved indications for this treatment. Juvederm Voluma XC could change that in the near future, according to yesterday’s news release from Allergan Inc. According to Allergan …
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If 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 …
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Dear 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 …
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A 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 …
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A 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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The vast majority of people out there are good candidates for laser hair removal. This includes men and women, and individuals in most age ranges. It also includes individuals who are gymnasts, runners, athletes, dancers, swimmers, bodybuilders and others who are interested in making sure their body is hair-free. It is great for women who …
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Today’s benzoyl peroxide acne products contain a non-soluble BPO, a form that cannot penetrate the skin properly in order to reach the acne. Obagi CLENZIderm M.D.® Systems is a medical grade acne treatment that contains the solubilized ingredient 5% BPO, a solution that permeates the skin, down into the follicle where acne originates. BPO effectively …
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Ethnic plastic surgery is hardly new. In the early part of the 20th century, European Jews opted for smaller, straighter noses and Irish Americans for flattened ears, all in the interest of looking more “American.” Today, almost the opposite is true – while people of all ethnicities choose plastic surgery, many want to reshape themselves …
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