Our Lyra and Aura Lasers penetrate the skin to different depths. The choice of one or both lasers for a procedure is determined after a consultation with Dr. Burke about the conditions requiring treatment. The laser light penetrates the skin, keeping it intact, until it reaches its target, for example, the collagen layer, a hair follicle or blood vessel. Once the laser energy reaches its target, it is immediately absorbed. At this point the energy turns into heat and stimulates the collagen layer or destroys the target hair follicle, capillary or vein without harming the surrounding tissue. It then takes a period of time for the hair or blood vessel to dissipate into the body or for the stimulated collagen cells to reach the surficial layer of the skin and renew its appearance.
Fraxel Lasers
The Fraxel re:store laser is the latest, state-of-the-art device that we just added here at Maine Laser Skin Care, making us the first to bring this new technology to the central Maine area.
Fraxel laser treatments help resurface and revitalize the skin by using thousands of microscopic laser beams to penetrate below the skin surface. These beams eliminate old, damaged, scarred skin cells, while also stimulating the body's own healing powers to grow fresh, new, healthy skin. Fraxel lasers are also unique because of its use of "fractional" technology, the ability to target a certain percentage or fraction of the skin's surface, leaving remaining fractions of the healthy untreated skin to heal the treated areas. Depending upon the size and location of the treated area, Fraxel treatments average about 20 minutes in length. Dr. Burke personally performs all Fraxel procedures on patients myself, and his staff has been extensively trained on your preparation for the procedures, including topical anesthesia and on care of your skin immediately following the procedure.
We are pleased to offer the following services using
state-of-the-art laser systems:
Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation
Stimulates the skin's collagen layer to reduce wrinkles and fine lines
Treats sun damage, including age spots and brown pigmentation
Improves rosacea, broken blood vessels, red and blue facial veins
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Skin rejuvenation is a gentle laser treatment requiring no down time. It is appropriate for the face but also for the chest, neck, and hands -- anywhere that sun damage shows. Enhanced skin rejuvenation is a wonderful, cost effective alternative for patients who want a more youthful appearance without needles, cosmetic surgery or weeks of recovery time.
Rosacea Treatments
Skin appearance is improved without need for medication.
Acne Treatments for Adults and Teens
This FDA approved approach reduces acne by using the body's own natural defenses.
Laser Hair Removal
With laser hair removal treatments, permanent reduction of unwanted hair from virtually any part of the body is achieved. Men and women of all ethnic groups and skin colors, including tanned skin, can be successfully treated.
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Treatment of Shaving Bumps
We use the laser to reduce or eliminate Pseudo Folliculitus, or shaving bumps.
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Leg Veins and Spider Veins
With our Lyra laser we can treat red or purple veins up to 4 mm in diameter in people of all skin types.
