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Like many forms of cancer, skin cancer is most treatable if it is identified and detected early.  In May in particular, as we are soon to reveal more of our skin to the environment, look for the early warning signs of skin cancer. A self-exam...

We at Maine Laser Skin Care have treated rosacea, the long-term skin condition that causes facial redness and broken blood vessels, since our practice’s inception in 2003.  Having the most in-depth experience treating rosacea in Maine has...

While we at Maine Laser Skin Care work daily to “Beautify Maine One Face (And Body) at a Time”, we also use our decades of expertise in skin care to monitor your skin for any abnormalities that could indicate skin cancer or...

We at Maine Laser Skin Care occasionally receive phone calls about per-unit pricing of Botox that is well below the normal price range for any market region, never mind Maine.  These instances are particularly unusual since Allergan, the makers...

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,...

Throughout history, full lips have been coveted as a sign of confidence.  Even in these times of mask wearing, the desire for more full and well-defined lips persists.  As a result, demand for treatments to enhance the lips has especially...

According to the Mayo Clinic's medical dictionary, cellulite is "a very common, harmless skin condition that causes lumpy dimpled flesh on the thighs, hips and buttocks."  Harmless and common, yes, but...

Are you ever too old for aesthetic treatments?  The answer to this question depends on your personal views of aging. Ageism is the prejudicial opinion that certain conditions are an inevitable part of aging.  This opinion also dictates...

We here at Maine Laser Skin Care have been certified providers of trademarked Vampire, or Platelet Rich Plasma, procedures since 2015.  Dr. Burke was trained by Dr. Charles Runels, the creator of the Vampire procedures, himself. Dr. Burke also...

Hyperpigmentation is a condition whereby a segment skin becomes darker than the surrounding skin.  This ailment is caused by a persistent buildup of melanin within layers of skin cells. Melanin is the substance secreted within skin cells...

Like prescription and over-the-counter medications, lasers have been used over the course of the past two decades to treat acne.  In fact, lasers have proven effective in challenging cases and with individual patient preference. Many people...

Maine Laser Skin Care has been a certified provider of Vampire aesthetic procedures since 2015, treating hundreds of patients with platelet rich plasma, or PRP, for multiple problems areas.  An area of PRP that has expanded steadily over the...

After much delay due to supply chain issues, Diamond Glow has arrived in Augusta, and full training in this new facial technology has been completed.  The Diamond Glow has been the hottest treatment at our Scarborough office for several months,...

As we all know from living in Maine, the cold and exceptionally dry air of winter can wreak havoc on your skin.  Winter skin is frequently dry, scaly, and itchy with increased tendency to crack and become irritated. While the outside...

Contemplating the past two years of pandemic stress, we all need and want anything that will help us to feel better and get through this difficult time in history.  Although we here at Maine Laser Skin Care focus primarily on aesthetic...