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Botox in Maine

Although Maine is not synonymous with fashions and glamour in a lot of people's minds, Maine Laser Skin Care offices in Augusta and Scarborough have seen steady growth in Botox usage in Maine since we first started administered this marvelous...

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Can Laser Help Treat Birthmarks?

The title of this blog post has definitely been one of our most frequently asked questions over the past several weeks.  Having been in the field of cosmetic laser dermatology for nearly two decades, we here at Maine Laser Skin Care have...

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Get The Most Out Of Your Sunscreen

Back in a previous age, baby oil was the most common product used on the skin during the summer.  I have three younger sisters, so I know the priority that used to be placed on how much tan a person could get. Fortunately, we are more...

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Masks Off, Lips Out!

Just as there have been news reports about increased sales of teeth whitening systems and other self-improvement products, we here at Maine Laser Skin Care have been experiencing an upsurge in lip filler requests for consultations and...

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No Surprise: Studies Show Mask Usage Worsens Rosacea

Over the past year, face masks have become a part of life as we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.  The term "mask-ne" became a part of our vocabulary as many suffered their first acne breakouts since their teenage years or...

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What is Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine?

One of the many aspects of medical care that we love here at Maine Laser Skin Care is the continued research and progress to improve the lives of our patients and clients.  A new and evolving field of dermatology is emerging now that is being...

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What Can Be Done For My Floppy Earlobes?

We know that the title of this blog post sounds like a very trivial question, especially in light of the COVID pandemic and the state of the world, but it is an occasional query that keeps coming up.  The earlobe in all humans of all ages is...

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Update on Fillers and COVID Vaccine

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world in many ways, and affected all our lives.  The advent of vaccines has given us all hope for the future and the return of "normal" life, but they have not been completely without...

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Microneedling for Anti-Aging and Scars

Microneedling in its various forms has become increasingly popular due to its effectiveness, minimal invasiveness, and limited downtime.  However, certain precautionary measures are required to give someone who is undergoing a microneedling...

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Maine Is Going Wild For Botox And Fillers

Maine Laser Skin Care has been a pioneer in the aesthetic medicine field in Maine since 2003, and has grown to multiple locations as well as one of the busiest aesthetic practices in the state.  We are also one of the top Allergan practices for...

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Why We Don't Do Botox Parties (and Neither Should You)

Before the pandemic, many of our patients and clients frequently asked us here at Maine Laser Skin Care about Botox parties.  Now, with the burgeoning vaccination numbers and increasing confidence among consumers, the question...

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What To Know About Fraxel Before A Treatment

What is Fraxel? Fraxel is the brand name for the gold standard treatment in the category of non-ablative fractional lasers.  Fraxel is non-invasive and uses laser beams to penetrate the skin and encourage new collagen growth underneath the...

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Many Ways To Make Scars Look Better

With the current state of aesthetic technologies that we have here at Maine Laser Skin Care, we can reduce the appearance of scars in several ways.  Like a lot of things in medicine, the chosen treatment depends on multiple factors, including...

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More Men Are Coming for Botox. Bro-tox is Real!

As the pandemic year has worn on, we at Maine Laser Skin Care have seen a big boost in appointments for Botox from both previous and new clients.  Many of them claim that their upper face is getting more scrutiny because everyone is still...

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Warmer Weather = Hair Removal Time

As the days are getting longer and the weather gradually warmer, our minds turn to dreams of getting outside more, especially after this winter and the year of pandemic shutdowns.  Smooth, hair-free skin would be an excellent complement to...

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