Promoting healthy skin growth is a lifelong endeavor, and it doesn't have to end when your collagen production starts decreasing. If your skin is beginning to sag, look less vibrant, or even develop spots, all is not lost. The office of Lauren A. Daman, MD, PC in Hartford, CT offers professional skin renewal services, such as scar removal, age spot treatment, and, of course, collagen injections, to help restore your youthful glow. 

So what exactly is collagen? Collagen is a protein responsible for connecting bodily tissues, helping injuries to heal faster. Collagen also helps keep your skin elastic and youthful looking. However, as you age, natural collagen starts to break down, causing sagging skin, wrinkles, and liver spots.

So how can you keep your collagen from breaking down quickly? The skin surgeons at the office of Lauren A. Daman guide you through a few simple ways:

• Stay Hydrated: Avoid alcohol, coffee, and foods that are high in salt or sugar. And, of course, drink plenty of water.
• Take Vitamins E & C: Vitamin E helps your body produce more collagen while vitamin C helps get rid of toxins.
• Use Retinol (Vitamin A) Moisturizer In Your Skin Regime: Not only will retinol help you produce more collagen, but it also helps remove dry skin.
• Schedule A Filler Injection: In addition to producing more collagen with supplements, a professional skin surgeon can give you even more with a direct injection.

Interested in expert age spot treatment, scar removal, and other skin treatments? Call the office of Lauren A. Daman, MD, PC in Hartford at (860) 246-3533, or visit the website to learn more about her practice.