Author Archives: Dr. Beth Collins

Woman considering scar revision

What is Laser Scar Revision?

Scar revision is a cosmetic procedure that is designed to reduce the appearance of scars. It is important to note that this procedure is not designed to completely remove the appearance of scars. What it can do is minimize the appearance of the scarring. These may include keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, as well as other …

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Gynecomastia Surgery – Male Breast Reduction Connecticut

Correct the appearance of large male breasts with gynecomastia surgery. Gynecomastia is an embarrassing condition, but those dealing with it do not have to feel embarrassed forever. Though for teenagers gynecomastia is typically a temporary byproduct of hormonal fluctuation, there is a chance that it will instead be a permanent condition. In these cases, corrective …

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Choosing the right practitioner

When you have made the very difficult and personal decision to have cosmetic surgery, how do you pick the person who you are going to trust to do your procedures? There are so many practitioners who advertise their services, promising eternal youth and beauty…. but are these promises realistic and who is the best person …

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Patient Sees Significant Vision Improvement after Eyelid Surgery

Most first impressions start with the eyes, but impressions can be deceiving for those suffering with dropping, puffy or hooded eyes. Excess skin around the eyelids can make the eyes look tired or angry. Significant sagging around the eyelids can also interfere with vision. Just ask Donna McLean, who recently underwent eyelid surgery, also referred …

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The Newest Facial Rejuvenation Techniques, Beyond Juvederm, Botox and Other Popular Procedures

The telltale signs are often more visible on areas of the face than any other part of the body. The plastic surgery industry is continually expanding its selection of youth-enhancing procedures to include a wide variety of options for consumers eager for facial rejuvenation. “Twenty years ago, there was only one remedy for facial aging, …

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Abdominoplasty – Connecticut Stretch Marks

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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Two for One: Combining Breast Implants and Lifts

Study verifies safety of single-procedure breast lift surgery and breast augmentation with implants While not without risk, the “two-for-one” approach of combining breast lift surgery (mastopexy) and breast augmentation with implants can be as safe as single-procedure surgery, according to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). “With …

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