Beth Collins, M.D. Blog

Pregnant woman contemplating a tummy tuck during a C-section

Why a “C-Tuck” Tummy Tuck Is a No-No

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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Male Breast Reduction for Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is a term that not everyone has heard of, but just about everyone has seen someone who is experiencing the condition. This term is used to describe the growth of breast tissue in men or boys. In most cases, this happens when there is a hormonal imbalance. It happens when men produce more estrogen …

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Breast Reduction Surgery and Liposuction Improve Quality of Life

Many are quick to jump the conclusion that all plastic surgery procedures are purely cosmetic in nature. And while plastic surgery is certainly capable of improving one’s physical appearance, many fail to realize that it’s also utilized to improve quality of life and long term health. Breast reduction surgery, for example, is a surgical procedure …

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Free TRAM Breast Reconstruction – Flap Surgery Connecticut

Some types of breast reconstruction involve taking issue from the abdomen and using it to help reconstruct the breasts. One method of this, the free TRAM breast reconstruction technique, may be recommended to you as ideal for reconstructing your breasts. The free TRAM breast reconstruction technique stands in contrast to the traditional TRAM technique. During …

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Say Goodbye to Saggy Leg Skin with a Thigh Lift

Whether you’ve lost a lot of weight or your skin has lost its elasticity due to aging or childbearing, loose, saggy skin can be both uncomfortable and unattractive. Saggy leg skin can make finding slacks or jeans that fit next to impossible. If you have excess skin on your thighs, there is a cosmetic surgical …

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