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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…

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…

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…

June 8 , 2022, 5:00 – 6:30 pm  Come celebrate the offical grand opening of Dr. Beth Collins’ Mystic, CT plastic surgery practice location. We will be having an official ribbon cutting event to celebrate the occasion! Enjoy complimentary refreshments, participate in giveaways, and meet Dr. Collins and her team of aesthetic experts. RSVP today Ribbon…

So many nonsurgical treatments are available for your skin these days that it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. With the growing market of chemical peels, you can feel overwhelmed with the microderms, microdonts, and microwhoknows. Choosing the right type of chemical peel is the first step. Types of Chemical…

Many of us are now indoors every day due to COVID-19 and lockdowns. It can be hard to stay in shape and follow a healthy diet when your schedule and routine have changed so dramatically. Men and women across the country have found themselves gaining weight in 2020—an issue dubbed the “quarantine 15.”  If your…

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…

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…

When one’s eyelids begin to sag and develop lines and wrinkles, eyelid surgery is an effective way to rejuvenate them. After this procedure, a period of eyelid surgery recovery will be necessary. It’s very important that you prepare for your eyelid surgery recovery; this includes ensuring that you have a family member or friend available…

You look in the mirror and you’re happy with what you see for the most part. You have a good figure. Your body is trim, you like your features and you’re in good physical condition. There is only one thing that you wish that you could improve. It’s your bust. It simply doesn’t live up…

When you look at photographs or study your reflection in the mirror, you are mostly happy with what you see. There is only one area that you would like to improve. It’s your bust. You feel like it is lacking. Whether you think that your breasts are not in the right proportion with the rest…

In an effort to increase awareness for the breast reconstruction options of mastectomy patients, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) organized the National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day. National BRA Day will be launched on October 17, 2012. The effort includes the U.S. and 20 other countries attempting…

New data was just released by the FDA regarding the safety of silicone breast implants. After two days of discussion with doctors and manufacturers, officials briefed the media about their current position. You can read a transcript of the media briefing, during which NPR reporter Nancy Shute asked: how often should women be getting a…