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Maria Atkins, DO is the medical director and owner of the Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England. Dr. Atkins has incorporated multi-wavelength laser technologies and comprehensive, non-invasive techniques and modalities to make CEC a successful and highly regarded aesthetic and laser practice in New England. Dr. Atkins has a thoughtful and compassionate approach when it comes to caring for her patients. She always has the patient’s best interest in mind while working with them to achieve their overall goals and expectations. She is a trusted physicians in Maine when it comes to medical aesthetics.
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19 Cosmetic Enhancement Center of New England Reviews
Innovative Medical Center for the Whole Family
There's few med facilities run as professional, knowledgeable and compassionate as CEC. My children have had stellar care with a variety of treatments targeting acne, and I have had numerous, cutting edge procedures with 100% satisfaction. Every single provider there is committed to professional development, and takes pride in the outcome of their services provided. Vanessa is amazing with...
Vampire facial and microneedling - saw immediate improvement
I love my experiences with Dr Atkins. I was looking for a more natural approach to anti-aging and loved the idea of using my own plasma to help generate collagen and plump my skin. I also love micro needling and saw immediate improvement.
Dr. Atkins is a master of her skill, thoughtful, gentle and the best in Maine!
Dr. Atkins has injected my lips, cheeks and chin area beautifully with filler. She has injected me with Botox around my eyes, in my forehead, my nose, above my lips and in my chin. She has corrected my lips when they were poorly done by someone else. She understands the complex anatomy of the face which secures amazing, natural results. Dr Atkins gentle and caring bedside manner is very...
The Very Best
I hadn’t been in for a few years but came back to the new facility & newer staff. The staff made me feel so comfortable & the treatments they offer are incredible! I live 2 hours away but I will never go any where else!
Don't Bother with Thigh Treatment
I had 5 treatments (2 to each other thigh & 1 to my upper inner thigh) with poor results. I was very happy with Carollee, however, the equipment used to treat the thighs is poorly designed & difficult to apply resulting in uneven, minimal results. I would NOT recommend this procedure for thighs until the equipment is improved!
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6 Q&A
A: The number of Botox units really depends on the patient, I can inject anywhere from 10-70 units in the platysmal band area. If you’re not having results, you may also want to consider adding a skin tightening treatment, such as Ultherapy or Profound, as it may not solely be a muscular issue. At my practice, we have great results doing a combination of the two, if needed.
A: At our practice, we have several different treatment options for under eye hollowness, ranging from dermal fillers, laser treatments and more.
I would first recommend a series of Pelleve radiofrequency treatments to build collagen and reduce fines lines in the delicate under eye area. PRP injections would also be a good option. PRP is a form of cosmetic injectable treatment that uses the client’s own platelet rich plasma. The plasma contains cytokines and growth factors. When injected back into the skin, it accelerates the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin production.
For a more aggressive treatment plan, I would recommend the TotalFX CO2 laser. This laser is highly effective in resurfacing the skin and building collagen in the treated area. TotalFX can help with under eye darkness, texture, wrinkles.
A: Yes! Botox can help with droopy eyelids. It should only take about 15 to 20 minutes to improve the droopy lids. Botox pricing can range anywhere from $10-$17 Per unit. Be wary of heavily discounted Botox pricing. You may be seeing an inexperienced practitioner.
A: Hi wik9248. No, absolutely not. The CoolSculpting device only treats the superficial fat layer. In other words, it will not affect the muscle or underneath the muscle in the abdomen which is where your uterus is located and your IUD is placed.
A: Hi Nicole. We generally suggest that a patient waits at least 6 months after a surgery on the abdomen to do CoolSculpting. However, you may want to wait even longer if you are seeing a provider that is using an older hand piece, as those can take up to an hour for a treatment. The older hand pieces have a lot more tug and pull on the tissues. The newer hand pieces – the Cool Advantage series - do not pull on the tissue like the old ones did. They have less discomfort as well. In that case, if the physician is using older hand pieces, you may want to wait a year.