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Are Collagen Supplements Worth It?

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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Can Baldness Be Prevented?

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...

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Warning: B12 Shots Are a Scam!

Many people frequently ask us if we perform certain procedures that are trending on social media or out in the community.  One question some people have been asking recently is about whether or not we perform B12 injections,...

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Introducing DiamondGlow

Social media has been blowing up about the new facial sensation called DiamondGlow.  We have installed this revolutionary new skin treatment process in our Scarborough office, and soon it will be added to our Augusta office as well. If you are...

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Vitamin D and Your Skin

Vitamin D has been well known in the past for its importance in maintaining bone health and bone density.  In recent years, research has shown that vitamin D also has important roles in other areas of human health. For example, low vitamin D...

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An Ideal Diet for Healthy Skin

A common question we receive here at Maine Laser Skin Care is: "Do I need to take supplements to help with my skin?"  The question implies whether or not one would have to buy vitamins in pill form at the grocery store or...

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Everyone's Face is Unique

Many times we have clients who are referred to us here at Maine Laser Skin Care by friends who have had Botox or other treatments.  We love the trust that our satisfied customers have in us that they would entrust a friend or family member to...

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The Proof is In the Meal Plan

We have written many times about the effect of your diet on specific skin problems such as acne and rosacea.  Basically, the healthier your diet, the less severe your skin problems will become. A recent article in the dermatology literature...

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Get Your Skin Checked

While many people are great about things like getting their oil changed, their teeth cleaned, or their eyes examined, many folks are not very diligent about looking after their biggest organ- their skin.  According to the American Cancer...

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Do You Have Sugar Face?

It is probably no surprise to anyone that excessive sugar is not good for you.  Sugar is certainly bad for your teeth and your waistline, never mind making you more susceptible to diabetes and the long term consequences of obesity. What many...

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