In a world where the laser landscape can be overwhelming, with a myriad of treatments promising various skin care miracles, the Moxi Laser emerges as a beacon of versatility. Designed for those looking for a non-invasive yet highly effective solution, the Moxi Laser reveals the secrets of timeless beauty. Here, experts explain the unique features, technology and treatment experience that make Moxi stand out in the realm of skin care innovation.
Chicago dermatologist Quenby Erickson, MD explains Moxi’s unique positioning: “While most lasers are for correcting various skin conditions, Moxi is perfect for keeping your skin looking young and healthy. It also happens to be great for stubborn pigmentation and even safe and effective for melasma.”
Rochester dermatologist Lesley Loss, MD echoes the sentiment, emphasizing its low downtime and excellent results for people in their 30s and 40s: “Moxi is an excellent low-downtime laser treatment used to create a beautiful ” shine’ or ‘polishing’ to the skin. It’s one of our favorite laser treatments for our patients in their 30s and 40s who want to get rid of some early signs of aging.”
Collagen stimulation
To unravel the magic behind Moxi, understanding its technology is vital. Dr. Quenby Erickson elaborates on the mechanism at play: “Moxi is a fractional non-ablative laser treatment designed to be a ‘bias’ treatment. Non-ablative means that the laser energy creates tiny columns of denatured collagen that stimulate the skin’s fibroblasts to produce new collagen. This ultimately improves skin texture and brightness.”
Dr. Loss adds that Moxi is the perfect treatment for improved tone and texture. “We also combine Moxi with BBL, or broadband light, to help reduce brown spots and red spots,” she says.
Embracing all skin types
One of the major advantages of the Moxi Laser is its compatibility with various skin types. Dr. Erickson assures, “Moxi is safe for all skin tones.”
“It can be used on any skin type,” adds Dr. Loss. We’ve seen great results for our patients with brown discoloration and melasma, which is notoriously difficult to treat.”
Safety first
Before embarking on any skin care journey, safety considerations are paramount. Dr. Erickson emphasizes the importance of a professional evaluation: “Moxi treatments are very safe, but as with any laser treatment, it is important to be evaluated by a well-trained provider to ensure you are a good candidate for the treatment.”
Dr. Loss echoes the sentiment, emphasizing the minimal and temporary nature of potential side effects: “Side effects are minimal and temporary, including pink that can last a week or more. Moxi is generally a very safe laser treatment. With any energy-based device, there is a potential for burns, so do your research on who is doing your treatments!”
The Moxi Glow
What really sets this treatment apart is the transformative experience it provides, says Dr. Erickson. “It provides a more even complexion with a renewed glow due to the new collagen produced during healing,” she explains. “I find that even though the results are long-lasting, many patients choose to repeat the treatment once or twice a year because of the excellent results with minimal downtime.”
“If you don’t have a lot of signs of aging yet, but want to keep the skin looking youthful, it could be done once or twice a year,” adds Dr. Los. “If you’re trying to correct something like melasma, pigmentation or red spots, we usually recommend a series of Moxi treatments, sometimes combined with BBL. Typically, it’s three to four treatments six to eight weeks apart and then annual maintenance to maintain the results.”
