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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...

As many of you know, we here at Maine Laser Skin Care have been offering a variety of hair growth treatments for a number of years. These include the use of platelet rich plasma, or PRP, injections into the scalp, as well as the more recent...

Aging is a natural process that many would say is an inevitable one.  While everyone does eventually grow older, most would agree that they do not want their own skin to age prematurely. The premature aging of skin can be caused by...

Port Wine Stains are not actual stains from spilled wine.  Spilled wine can be mopped up or, if they are applied to fabric, can be treated with chemical cleaners depending on their severity. Port Wine Stains (or PWS) are congenital...

In case you don't know, rosacea is a skin condition that is characterized by redness and flushing in the face. The exact cause of rosacea is not known, but many theories indicate chronic skin inflammation. In addition to redness and flushing,...

What is Alma TED?  Alma TED is a state-of-the-art non-invasive hair growth treatment that is specifically formulated to treat both thinning hair and hair loss. TED is short for TransEpidermal Delivery.  It is an innovative technology...

A well-balanced diet has long been associated with overall good health. Ongoing research has also shown the important specific relationship between nutrition and healthy skin. Recent studies have shown that changes in diet can potentially...

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting over 50 million Americans each year. That number includes 85% of all young adults and over 35% of adult women 25-50 years old. Acne is a condition that primarily...

Until recently, most people have spent more time paying attention to their faces than their necks. However, over the past several years, partially due to the skyrocketing use of Zoom and other FaceTime interactions, more people have recognized their...

Here at Maine Laser Skin Care, one of the most common questions our patients ask us is, "Are collagen supplements worth it?".  The short answer is: NO. Collagen is the protein that is the foundation of our skin, hair, nails, muscles,...

As both men and women age, hair loss becomes a top concern.  Hair thinning and loss are caused by a number of factors, including decreased circulation to the scalp and the declining ability of the body to repair damaged hair over time. Another...