Here at Maine Laser Skin Care, one of the most common questions our patients ask us is, "Are collagen supplements worth it?". The short answer is: NO. Collagen is the protein that is the foundation of our skin, hair, nails, muscles,...
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While losing your hair is not the end of the world, most people do not like it and go to great lengths to try to avoid it. The question that makes up our headline is a very common one in our office. According to medical studies performed at...
Horizontal forehead wrinkles are a common frustration area for people of all ages. They are produced by the contraction of the underlying muscles known as the frontalis muscles, which run from the scalp line to the eyebrows. Most people form...
Vertical lines between the eyebrows are produced by repetitive folding over of the skin from contraction of muscles underneath this area. The muscles literally squeeze out the collagen under the skin, resulting in deeper and deeper...
With warmer weather and the inevitable exposure of more of our bodies at the beach and pool, we all want to feel more confident and comfortable with how we look. By following some relatively easy steps, we can all enjoy the great and beautiful...
Pigment within the skin is called melanin, and is produced by cells called melanocytes. These cells are stimulated to produce melanin by external stimulation, with the most common stimulant being sun exposure. Elevated melanin production in...
Many different people ask us at Maine Laser Skin Care about vitamin D, especially during the spring and summer. Many people believe that sun exposure is the best way to get vitamin D in their system. Some of these same people even...
While we at Maine Laser Skin Care work daily to “Beautify Maine One Face (And Body) at a Time”, we also use our decades of expertise in skin care to monitor your skin for any abnormalities that could indicate skin cancer or...
Throughout history, full lips have been coveted as a sign of confidence. Even in these times of mask wearing, the desire for more full and well-defined lips persists. As a result, demand for treatments to enhance the lips has especially...
According to the Mayo Clinic's medical dictionary, cellulite is "a very common, harmless skin condition that causes lumpy dimpled flesh on the thighs, hips and buttocks." Harmless and common, yes, but...
