The United States Food and Drug Administration officially approved Botox just over 20 years ago. Botox was in the forefront of a whole new category of medicines known as neuromodulators. Neuromodulators are medications that help doctors...
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“Do I need to be over 40 to start using Botox?" A 32-year-old woman who has a very stressful job and busy home life asked us this question. She had very deep scowl lines between her eyes and very prominent forehead lines,...
It’s official and just announced that November 15, 2023 will be the 5th Annual Botox Cosmetic Day! On that day, starting at Noon EST, if you are an Allē member and you buy one $50 Botox Cosmetic Gift Card, you will get another $50...
Allergan, the makers of Botox and Juvederm, has recently unveiled its newest product to improve skin care. Skinvive is a smooth gel that will be injected as microdroplets just below the skin surface. Skinvive is not a filler in the true...
Just like the rest of our skin, the scalp and hair follicles gradually lose collagen and elastin as we age. After 30 years of age, we lose about 1% of our collagen every year. This collagen loss especially affects the scalp by decreasing the...
Acne is the most common skin condition in America. Over 50 million people suffering from its consequences every year. Beyond the physical appearance of acute acne breakouts, many are affected by the emotional scars and, later in life,...
A recent Wall Street Journal article outlined several time-saving ways to use beauty treatments to simplify morning routines and roll out of bed looking “more put-together”. While at first it may seem like a splurge, we perform...
The thin tissue under the eyes is most especially susceptible to the aging process. As the skin ages, the dermis, which is the foundation layer of the skin, gets progressively thinner. New collagen production also decreases,...
The jawline has always been a major area of concern for many people, both male and female. In fact, the jawline forms the frame of our faces, but often softens and becomes less distinct over time. Loss of jawline definition can be caused...
Recent advances in aesthetic technology have combined two treatments for collagen stimulation, which are radiofrequency energy and microneedling, into one powerful tool. The result, radiofrequency microneedling, has the excellent ability to tighten...
Dermaplaning is a very popular procedure that has appeared in news media frequently of late. Our skilled aestheticians perform it in both Augusta and Scarborough. Here at Maine Laser Skin Care, our patients and customers have been asking...
The most common form of hair loss is known medically as androgenetic alopecia (AGA), which is a progressive thinning of hair occurring with age. By the age of 70, 80% of men and 40% of women are affected by this condition. Although age...
Here at Maine Laser Skin Care, we perform laser hair removal multiple times each day in both offices. Although it is obviously a very common procedure, we continue to get questions about its use and how it works. Basically, laser hair...
Even during the times this summer that have brought us rainy and cloudy weather, we at Maine Laser Skin Care still receive lots of questions about sunscreen and our recommendations for usage. As you may know, sunscreens are measured by a...
With the longest day of the year now behind us, the official beginning of summer is here. Even though we recommend some year-round protection from the sun, it is certainly even more important during the peak sun exposure months of the...
