Skin aging is affected by multiple factors including sun exposure, hydration, smoking, and genetics. Recent research has aimed to assess other factors that might also influence wrinkle development, such as a person's diet. A recently...
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Microneedling has been a credible skin care procedure for many decades, and involves multiple tiny punctures in the skin with very fine needles. Radio frequency produces heat energy below the skin surface to also result in a controlled injury...
A common question from callers to our offices at Maine Laser Skin Care is: Do you offer Dermaplaning? There has been a great deal of information out there in the popular media about Dermaplaning prompting these phone calls, and the answer is...
At Maine Laser Skin Care, we see many patients who complain of lines around their mouth and in their lips that are commonly known as “smoker’s lines”. Contrary to the name, the most common patients who want these lines...
Hair loss and thinning unfortunately are common conditions that affect both men and women. Up to 50% of women are affected by hair thinning by the age of 50. Factors affecting hair loss include nutrition, stress, inflammation, hormonal...
Scars come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than 100 million Americans per year develop a scar of some type. There are many different treatments available here at Maine...
After the humidity of the summer fades, the dryness of the fall and winter returns. Additionally, as our homes and offices tighten up and the heat comes on, the indoor humidity also drops. For those who battle dry skin, this time of the year...
We all know that Botox has been used for many years to make wrinkles disappear, particularly on the face. However, Botox is also being utilized frequently now for a different reason: to stop jaw clenching...
A frequent question we get here at Maine Laser Skin Care, especially when people see the vast array of aesthetic services we provide, is: What are the most common and favorite treatments? The following are the services that our aestheticians...
As many of you know, aestheticians at both Maine Laser Skin Care offices perform DiamondGlow® facials on a regular basis. This treatment is certainly one of the most popular introductory and maintenance procedures to enhance facial skin...
You have probably seen ads recently about a breakthrough hair growth product called Nutrafol. Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement, and for good reason. Nutrafol is considered to be a nutraceutical...
We hear this question a lot from women, as you might imagine. More elaborately, the question goes something like this: “My husband is notoriously bad about wearing sunscreen. Any ideas on how to encourage him to protect his skin...
We think that the answer to the question presented in the title of this blog is straightforward: yes, you still need to wear sunscreen. If you are outside during the day even on cloudy days and when it’s raining, there are...
Today's Sunscreen FAQ obviously applies to those who wear makeup on a regular basis, presumably women. As you might guess, the answer to today's question is yes, you do still need to wear additional sunscreen. It is true that more...
Especially during these summer months when the intensity of sun light is obviously a lot stronger even in Maine, we at Maine Laser Skin care get many questions related to sunscreen and its use. In a series that we are calling Sunscreen FAQ, we...
