Healthy skin starts with the right treatment.
Medical Facials & Dermaplaning in Portland, Maine
At MOTOX skin science, we offer advanced facials and dermaplaning in South Portland, Maine, with treatments designed to improve hydration, texture, tone, and overall skin health. Our skin treatments are performed by Shanda France, RN, LMT, who specializes in medical aesthetics and skin rejuvenation.
Medical Facials & Dermaplaning
Express Dermaplane
Smooth, fresh skin with zero downtime.
$99 | 25 minutes
Need a quick skin refresh? Our Express Dermaplane is a simple, effective treatment that removes dead surface skin and fine facial hair to leave your skin noticeably smoother and softer.
It's a great option before an event, vacation, or whenever your skin needs a quick reset.
Ideal for:
- Dull or rough skin
- Peach fuzz
- Makeup application
- A quick pre-event refresh
- First-time facial patients
Includes:
Cleanse, dermaplane, finishing skincare.
Downtime: None.
MOTOX Signature Facial
Your go-to facial for healthy, refreshed skin.
$199 | 60 minutes
Think of this as your regular skin maintenance appointment.
The MOTOX Signature Facial combines dermaplaning, customized skincare, and LED therapy to leave your skin smoother, softer, and refreshed.
Your treatment is adjusted based on what your skin needs that day rather than following a one-size-fits-all routine.
Ideal for:
- Routine skin maintenance
- Dull or dehydrated skin
- First-time facial patients
- Monthly skin maintenance
Includes:
Cleanse, dermaplane, customized mask, LED therapy, medical-grade finishing skincare. Add on lymphatic massage +$50
Recommended: Every 4–6 weeks for ongoing skin maintenance.
MOTOX Lymphatic Lift
A facial focused on de-puffing, sculpting, and relaxation.
$229 | 60 minutes
Sometimes your face just looks tired.
The MOTOX Lymphatic Lift combines gentle facial lymphatic techniques with skin-focused treatment to help reduce the appearance of puffiness and leave your face looking refreshed and rested.
The treatment includes gentle work through the neck, décolleté, and face followed by customized skincare and LED therapy.
It's especially popular before an event, after travel, or anytime your face is looking a little puffy or tired.
Ideal for:
- Facial puffiness
- Post-travel skin
- Pre-event appointments
- A tired-looking complexion
- Patients who want a relaxing facial with a sculpting effect
Includes:
Neck and décolleté lymphatic work, facial lymphatic massage, customized mask, LED therapy, and finishing skincare.
Downtime: None.
AquaGold Facial
Refresh, hydrate, and rejuvenate your skin.
$350 | 60 minutes
AquaGold is one of our signature skin rejuvenation treatments, delivering a customized blend of medical-grade ingredients through 24K gold-plated microchannels to improve hydration, texture, and overall skin quality.
Perfect before a special event or as part of your long-term skin maintenance plan, AquaGold leaves your skin looking smoother, brighter, and refreshed.
Ideal for:
- Dry or dehydrated skin
- Fine lines
- Dull complexion
- Uneven texture
- Enlarged pores
- A healthy, refreshed glow
Includes:
Dermaplane, AquaGold, customized mask, LED therapy, and finishing skincare.
Downtime: Minimal to none.
MOTOX Laser Facial
Our most advanced facial for brighter, smoother, healthier-looking skin.
$499 | 75 minutes
The MOTOX Laser Facial combines our signature AquaGold Facial with Pico laser for comprehensive skin rejuvenation. This powerful skin treatment improves tone, texture, hydration, and overall radiance with little to no downtime.
Ideal for:
- Dull or dehydrated skin
- Fine lines
- Uneven skin tone
- Rough texture
- Enlarged pores
- Pre-event skin rejuvenation
Includes:
Pico laser, dermaplane, AquaGold, customized mask, LED therapy, and finishing skincare.
Downtime: Little to none.
More Advanced Skin Treatments in Portland, Maine
If you're looking to actually change your skin rather than simply refresh it, MOTOX offers advanced treatments including:
Chemical Peels
For pigmentation, acne, uneven tone, and skin renewal.
Microneedling
For collagen stimulation, texture, fine lines, and overall skin quality.
RF Microneedling
For skin tightening, collagen stimulation, and texture.
Laser Skin Rejuvenation
For pigmentation, sun damage, uneven tone, pores, and collagen stimulation.
Regenerative Skin Treatments
Including PRP, PRF, PDGF, and other advanced skin-quality treatments.
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you build a treatment plan based on your skin, your goals, and how much downtime you're comfortable with.
Meet Shanda
Your skin is her specialty.
Shanda France, RN, LMT combines her background in nursing, medical aesthetics, and massage therapy to create treatments that are both relaxing and focused on improving the health and appearance of your skin. She specializes in facials, dermaplaning, microneedling, lasers, and RF microneedling, helping patients improve the health, texture, tone, and overall appearance of their skin.
Not sure what treatment you need? That's okay. Shanda can help you figure out where to start and build a plan around your skin and your goals.
Ready to give your skin some attention?
Frequently Asked Questions
If you're unsure which treatment is best, don't worry. We'll evaluate your skin, discuss your concerns, and recommend the facial that will give you the best results based on your goals, lifestyle, and skin type.
Most patients benefit from a facial every 4–6 weeks to maintain healthy, balanced skin.
Little to none. Most patients return to normal activities immediately. Mild redness may occur for a few hours depending on the treatment, but typically resolves quickly.
The MOTOX Signature Facial focuses on cleansing, exfoliation, hydration, and maintaining healthy skin. AquaGold is a more advanced treatment that uses 24K gold-plated microchannels to deliver customized medical-grade ingredients into the skin for enhanced hydration, smoother texture, and improved skin quality.
The MOTOX Laser Facial combines our signature Aquagold Facial with Pico laser skin rejuvenation to improve skin tone, texture, hydration, fine lines, and overall skin quality with little to no downtime.
Most patients find AquaGold very comfortable. You may feel light pressure or a mild prickling sensation, but the treatment is generally well tolerated and requires little to no downtime.
For an immediate refresh, our Signature Facial or Lymphatic Lift are excellent choices. For more advanced skin rejuvenation, AquaGold or the MOTOX Laser Facial are great options when scheduled several days before your event.
Yes, it’s safe for all skin tones and types, including sensitive skin.
No. This is one of the most common myths about dermaplaning. Your facial hair will grow back with the same color, texture, and thickness as before.
Often, yes. Many patients combine facials with injectable treatments, but the timing depends on the procedure. We'll recommend the best treatment schedule during your consultation.
Yes. Every facial at MOTOX skin science includes professional products selected for your skin type and concerns. We also offer medical-grade skincare to help maintain your results at home.
For the best results, we recommend waiting until the following day before applying makeup. This allows your skin to fully absorb the active ingredients and recover after treatment.
Your Skin. Your Plan. Your MOTOX.
Great skin isn't about doing everything.
It's about doing the right things consistently.
Whether you need a quick refresh, ongoing maintenance, or a more advanced plan for improving your skin, we'll help you figure out where to start.
