I turned 30 earlier this year, and like many people my age, I started noticing subtle changes in my skin—slight dullness, some uneven tone from previous breakouts, and early signs of fine lines around my eyes and forehead. Nothing drastic, but enough to make me wonder if I should start taking preventative measures with cosmetic treatments.
“Prevention is the key,” he told me. “Starting with preventative work instead of fine line corrections like Botox later in life means you have less invasive options.” On the subject of lasers, he explained: “BBL and Moxi are two key treatments that could work well with you, BBL is the only device out there that has been shown to change gene expressions so that progressive light treatments mean that your skin cells not only respond and improve from the light treatments, they actually reverse.”
Explaining why, in my new decade, my skin is less luminous, Shantel said: “In my 30s, skin cells start to slow down, producing less collagen and reduced cell turnover.” To combat this, BBL changes the way your skin cells act and makes them work again like your youthful 20-year-old skin cells, giving long-lasting results instead of a quick fix.”
What are the benefits of BBL and Moxi?
These two lasers work to improve skin quality and texture – brightening, smoothing and stimulating long-term collagen production. Noble Studio is one of the few clinics that has the newest version of the BBL device, which is the BBL HEROic, which targets pigmentation, redness, sun damage and even stimulates collagen. MOXI, on the other hand, is a gentle, nonablative laser that doesn’t break the skin, but allows it to heal itself to create plenty of new collagen and improves skin texture. Together they help prevent aging and not just a quick fix.
My experience in therapy
Had my first BBL + Moxi session at a Noble clinic on my lunch break. The whole appointment lasted about an hour. Shantel also talked me through the whole process, starting with the BBL, which felt like a warm up motion – not too painful but a bit spicy as Shantel went through certain areas. The laser emits a flash, but you are wearing an eye mask.
The Moxi was a little more intense, but the whole thing only lasted about 10 minutes. The laser emits a stinging sensation, which is manageable. Earlier they used numbing cream, which helped a lot.
It’s worth noting that you will have some redness and your skin will be more sensitive to the sun, so it’s recommended that you bring a hat to wear afterwards or sunglasses if you’re into it and don’t want people staring at me.
Recovery and results
Immediately after, my skin was red and a little puffy as expected – more like a sunburn – so you have to let it rest for the rest of the day. By the next morning you can continue your morning skincare routine as normal and even wear make-up which is great to carry on with your daily routine. By the third day, my old skin layer started to slough off in tiny dark spots, which you let fall naturally without exfoliating, and my skin started to feel tighter and smoother.
After just one session of BBL and Moxi, my skin improved noticeably, my tone evened out dramatically, the redness around my nose almost disappeared and my pores looked smaller. However, the most noticeable difference from the increase in collagen production had to be the improved definition of my jawline – I couldn’t believe it.
My before and after
The best part? It looked like my skin – just healthier and more even and glowing. No one asked me if I “did anything” but I received many compliments on how “refreshed” I looked especially naked. I love that these treatments stimulate natural collagen production, working beneath the surface, helping my skin stay firm and youthful for years to come.
Final thoughts
If you’re in your late 20s or early 30s and want to be proactive about aging – but aren’t ready for injectables – I highly recommend looking into BBL and Moxi. It’s like skincare on steroids, without the drama. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not anti-botox at all, I might try it someday, but at 30, it was a revelation to try something that treated the whole canvas, not just froze a few lines. I plan to do a few sessions a year as part of my maintenance routine.
The price for the course of three treatments starts from £1,500. Although it may sound expensive, I believe it is worth the investment, and even better Noble Aesthetics you can now pay in installments.
