Considering MOXI™ laser treatment? Below are answers to some of the most common questions about treatment, downtime, results, and what to expect before and after your appointment at Rammos Plastic Surgery & MedSpa.
How Many MOXI Treatments Will I Need?
Many patients notice an improvement after just one MOXI treatment. For more significant correction of sun damage, pigmentation, or uneven skin tone and texture, a series of treatments may be recommended.
A typical treatment plan may include 3–4 sessions spaced approximately 4–6 weeks apart, followed by maintenance treatments as desired. Your treatment plan will be customized based on your skin, concerns, and goals.
Does MOXI Hurt?
MOXI is generally well tolerated. A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment to help keep you comfortable. During the procedure, you may feel warmth, tingling, or a prickling sensation as the laser passes over the skin.
Most treatments take approximately 20–30 minutes, depending on the area being treated.
What Is the Downtime After MOXI?
MOXI requires relatively little downtime, but your skin will go through a short renewal process. Immediately following treatment, your skin may appear pink or red and feel warm, similar to a mild sunburn. Mild swelling can also occur.
Over the next several days, the skin commonly develops a rough, sandpaper-like texture as tiny treated areas called MENDs (Microscopic Epidermal Necrotic Debris) come to the surface. These may look like small dark spots or feel slightly rough before naturally sloughing away.
Most patients experience approximately 3–5 days of visible skin changes, although this varies depending on treatment intensity and individual healing.
When Will I See Results From MOXI?
You may begin noticing brighter, smoother skin once the initial healing process is complete. Improvements in tone, texture, pigmentation, and overall radiance continue to develop as the skin renews itself.
Results vary based on your skin concerns and treatment plan, and a series of MOXI treatments may provide more noticeable improvement than a single treatment.
Can I Wear Makeup After MOXI?
We generally recommend allowing your skin time to recover before returning to your normal makeup routine. Your provider will give you specific post-treatment instructions based on the intensity of your treatment and how your skin responds.
Avoid applying makeup while the skin is particularly warm, irritated, or sensitive following treatment.
What Should I Do After My MOXI Treatment?
Proper aftercare helps protect your skin while it heals.
- Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer as directed.
- Do not pick, scrub, or exfoliate the treated skin.
- Avoid retinoids, acids, scrubs, and other potentially irritating skincare products until cleared to resume them.
- Protect your skin from direct sun exposure.
- Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every day.
- Avoid excessive heat and strenuous exercise immediately following treatment as directed by your provider.
- Follow the personalized post-treatment instructions provided by our team.
Can I Get MOXI in the Summer?
MOXI can often be incorporated into a year-round skincare plan. However, recent tanning, significant sun exposure, and your ability to avoid sun exposure following treatment are important considerations.
Your provider will evaluate your skin and recent sun exposure to determine whether it is an appropriate time for treatment.
Is MOXI Safe for Different Skin Types?
MOXI is designed to be used across a broad range of skin types. Because every patient’s skin and pigmentation are different, we will evaluate your skin before treatment and customize the laser settings accordingly.
What Areas Can Be Treated With MOXI?
MOXI is most commonly performed on the face, but it can also be used on areas that commonly show signs of sun damage and aging, including the:
- Neck
- Chest
- Hands
- Arms
- Other appropriate areas of the body
Your provider can recommend treatment areas based on your individual concerns.
Can MOXI Treat Brown Spots and Sun Damage?
Yes. MOXI is commonly used to improve the appearance of sun damage, unwanted pigmentation, uneven skin tone, and areas of discoloration.
Pigmented areas may temporarily become darker after treatment before naturally sloughing away as the skin renews itself.
What Is the Difference Between MOXI and BBL®?
Although MOXI and BBL® can address some similar concerns, they work differently.
- MOXI is a fractional laser that focuses on resurfacing and renewing the skin to improve tone, texture, pigmentation, and overall skin quality.
- BBL® (BroadBand Light) uses light energy to target specific pigmentation and vascular concerns, such as sun spots, redness, and visible vessels.
The two treatments can also be combined when appropriate for more comprehensive skin rejuvenation.
Can MOXI Be Combined with Other Treatments?
Yes. Depending on your skin concerns and goals, MOXI may be combined with other aesthetic treatments. One of our most popular combinations is MOXI + BBL®, which allows us to address multiple aspects of skin tone, pigmentation, texture, and overall skin quality.
Your provider will determine which treatments—and treatment sequence—are appropriate for your skin.
Who Is a Good Candidate for MOXI?
MOXI can be a great option for patients who want to improve sun damage, uneven pigmentation, rough texture, dullness, or early signs of aging, as well as patients interested in maintaining healthy-looking skin before more significant signs of aging develop.
A consultation allows us to evaluate your skin and determine whether MOXI is the best treatment for your goals.
