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Recent study results published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology have shown that Botox is effective in enhancing the appearance of the upper lip.  The initial purpose of the study was to see if Botox could enhance lip fullness without...

How we can tighten a person's sagging skin is one of the most common questions we get here at Maine Laser Skin Care, especially in the 40+ age group.  Unfortunately, tissue sagging is one of the most prominent features of our...

The summer is now officially over, and many people are noticing spots on their faces and/or other sun-exposed skin areas that are not fading over time.  Sun spots, also known as age spots, are very common, but unfortunately a very...

Now that the summer has sadly come to an end, we are seeing more and more individuals come into our offices here at Maine Laser Skin Care who are lamenting about visible facial veins and overall facial redness.  In Maine, where we have a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...