If you’ve never experienced a laser treatment, choosing between the different options may feel overwhelming. However, we want to introduce you to a unique laser treatment that is unlike anything you’ve heard about or experienced. At our Tarola Plastic Surgery locations in Hendersonville and Murfreesboro, TN, we offer the MOXI Laser. This treatment improves skin health, combats and prevents aging, and helps you achieve a vibrant and healthy-looking complexion.
What Is the MOXI Laser?
MOXI is a laser treatment by Sciton that uses a fractionated wavelength device to provide a quick and effective skin rejuvenating treatment. This 1927nm laser delivers a safe and customizable treatment process. Unlike many similar treatments, this one doesn’t require a topical anesthetic before treatment. Instead, the painless treatment will deliver immediate results that will continue to improve after completing your recommended treatment plan.
How Does the MOXI Laser Work?
The MOXI laser uses fractionated laser technology to treat the skin and stimulate its healing processes. MOXI laser technology is non-ablative which means it does not remove the surface layers of skin. Instead, it heats the lower layers and prompts healing with less discomfort during the treatment and shorter downtime.
What Can the MOXI Laser Treat?
Pigmentation and Sun Damage
Hyperpigmentation and sun damage result from different factors but can affect patients of all ages. Genetics, hormonal fluctuations, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices can all lead to different forms of hyperpigmentation on the skin.
Additionally, years spent in the sun without protective sunscreen can lead to visible sun damage as you age, which in turn, can affect your confidence in your appearance. We can use this treatment to help brighten the skin, eliminate or reduce the appearance of pigmented spots, and correct sun-damaged skin.
Uneven Skin Tone
If you have an uneven tone defined by dark spots, melasma, or other forms of hyperpigmentation, we can use this treatment to help treat and correct your skin concerns. This treatment can effectively create a more uniform skin tone by refreshing the skin with a gentle treatment process that promotes healthy collagen growth, increased cellular turnover, and skin resurfacing.
Poor Skin Texture
Un-exfoliated skin can create the appearance of an uneven skin texture, as can environmental factors and lifestyle choices. This treatment can also help promote and improve skin texture by creating tiny wounds in the skin that the body responds to with increased collagen production. If you have rough spots on your skin or a generally uneven skin texture, we can target this treatment to address your concerns.
Skin Laxity
Skin laxity results from the aging process, but on a technical level, it’s caused by decreased collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production, leading to thinner, weaker skin. This treatment stimulates natural collagen and elastin growth in the deeper layers of the skin to treat and correct skin laxity.
Skin laxity can affect the face and the body, but we can use MOXI treatments to strengthen the skin’s structure to help you achieve younger, firmer, and healthier skin.
The Early Signs of Aging
Many people don’t seek out professional skincare treatments until the signs of aging have become so severe and noticeable that they begin to affect their confidence in their appearance. This laser treatment can help such patients reverse the signs of aging, but it’s also the perfect treatment for younger patients who want to begin preventative treatments to fight against aging early on.
Investing in your skin at the first signs of aging, or even before you notice lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity, by scheduling this treatment is preventative skincare at its finest. Doing so can help you ward off and even reverse the early signs of aging while also targeting other skin concerns. This device is a preventative form of rejuvenation and can help younger patients maintain healthy and youthful skin long-term.
MOXI Laser Treatment Areas
- Face: The MOXI laser can address uneven skin tone, fine lines, and sun damage on the face. Because this area is often exposed to the sun or pollutants, it is one of the most common to target with this treatment.
- Neck: With the MOXI laser, we can reduce the appearance of crepey skin and mild discoloration on the neck. This treatment helps improve skin texture and makes the neck firmer again.
- Chest: The chest is an overlooked area. Just like the face, it can develop sunspots, age spots, and uneven pigmentation. Treatments help restore a more youthful and uniform skin tone.
- Hands: Improve skin clarity by addressing sun damage, pigmentation, and fine lines on the hands. Our treatments promote a more rejuvenated and youthful appearance.
- Legs: With our laser, we can smooth out rough texture and reduce visible discoloration caused by sun exposure or aging. These treatments are a great way to refresh the skin on the legs.
- Arms: Enhance skin tone and minimize areas of uneven pigmentation with the MOXI laser. Treatments help make the skin on the arms smoother and can promote some skin tightening to improve the texture.
What Are the Benefits of Choosing the MOXI Laser?
Treatments Are Non-Surgical
This treatment offers noticeable improvements to the skin without surgery or downtime. The gentle laser technology addresses skin concerns without removing any skin. Because there are no incisions, stitches, or other invasive techniques the risk of complications is lower, and recovery is much faster.
Treat Multiple Concerns and Areas At Once
The benefits of MOXI laser include its versatility in treating various skin concerns, such as pigmentation, sun damage, and fine lines, across multiple areas. You can address the face, neck, chest, and more in a single session, depending on our recommendations and the needs of your skin. By working with a fractionated laser, we treat the skin evenly while promoting healing and rejuvenation across all targeted areas.
Treats, Prevents, and Maintains
This treatment stimulates collagen production and cellular renewal, which is why it’s effective for both repairing damaged skin and preventing future signs of aging. Skin rejuvenation is achieved by targeting pigmentation and improving skin texture, while regular treatments help maintain a youthful glow and smooth skin. Routine sessions can keep your skin healthier in the long term, reducing the need for more aggressive treatments down the line.
Comfortable, In-and-Out Treatments
The MOXI laser keeps the patient’s comfort in mind and can offer results without the hassle of numbing creams or long visits. Most treatments take less than an hour. With little to no discomfort during and after the treatment, you can return to work or daily activities immediately.
What to Expect From The Treatment
MOXI treatments take anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes to complete based on the number of areas you want to address and your specific skin concerns. You may feel some warmth and tingling as the device works on your skin, but this is much less painful than other lasers. As the treatment progresses, the heat increases. This is a sign that the treatment is effective, but you can let us know if you become uncomfortable at any point.
What to Expect From Your Results
You may see immediate results after your first treatment, but the best results appear within four to five days of your appointment. The skin may feel warm, tight, or scratchy right after the treatment. You may also notice a more flushed color from the increased blood flow. This should fade over the next few hours.
What to Expect From Recovery and Post-Treatment Care
While there is little to no downtime, you will need to care for your skin post-treatment by avoiding excess sun exposure, wearing sunscreen daily, and following all of the post-treatment care directions. Doing so will ensure that you achieve beautiful results. It’s also important to keep your skin hydrated by using a gentle moisturizer and avoid using harsh skincare products or exfoliants for the first few days after treatment. We may recommend specific products and post-treatment care strategies based on your skin type and concerns.
FAQs About the MOXI Laser
Am I a Candidate?
Patients with all skin types, including darker skin, can safely schedule this treatment to achieve radiant skin. Whether you have specific skin concerns that you want to address or you want to refresh your complexion, we can use this treatment to combat aging and imperfections or prepare your skin for a special event.
Those who want to refresh and rejuvenate their skin without downtime make good candidates for this treatment, as do those who are looking for a gentle introduction to the world of professional skin care treatments. Achieving a beautiful complexion is easier than ever thanks to this effective and gentle skin rejuvenating treatment, and we can design a treatment plan that helps you achieve beautiful, healthy, and wrinkle-free skin.
How Many MOXI Treatments Will I Need?
Most patients benefit from a series of three to four sessions. The exact number of treatments will depend on your skin’s condition and the concerns we are treating. We will listen to you and develop a treatment plan that perfectly fits your situation.
How Soon Will I See Results From MOXI Treatments?
With a MOXI laser treatment, patients often notice an initial improvement in skin tone and texture within a few days. However, the most noticeable changes, such as smoother skin and reduced pigmentation, typically appear after multiple sessions. The results continue to develop as collagen production increases over time.
Can the MOXI Laser Be Used Year-Round?
Yes, MOXI is safe to use year-round and can be ideal for maintaining healthy skin in all seasons. Its gentle approach allows for consistent care as long as you protect your skin from excessive sun exposure.
How Soon Can I Wear Makeup After a MOXI Laser Session?
Most patients can resume wearing makeup 24 hours after their session. It’s important to use gentle, non-irritating products and avoid heavy application while your skin is healing. Your provider may recommend specific makeup options to protect your skin during recovery.
Can the MOXI Laser Be Combined With Other Treatments?
MOXI pairs well with non-surgical options like injectables, such as dermal fillers and Botox®, to enhance your results. For patients seeking more comprehensive rejuvenation, combining MOXI with treatments like facials or even facelift surgery can deliver dramatic improvements. Your provider can help determine the best combination to meet your unique goals.
The Benefits of Choosing Tarola Plastic Surgery
At Tarola Plastic Surgery, every patient is treated with care, respect, and attention to their unique needs. Dr. Nicholas Tarola, a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, brings extensive training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, including advanced procedures for the face, breasts, and body. His expertise, combined with his commitment to staying up-to-date on the latest techniques, means his patients receive safe, effective treatments. The practice prioritizes open communication, spending time with each patient to understand their goals and create a customized plan.
Rejuvenate Your Skin
The MOXI laser is the perfect place to start if you want to learn more about this process and add a laser treatment to your skincare routine. Plus, we also offer Botox treatments that can help enhance your results and target and temporarily treat expression lines at the source so you can have the best of both worlds: healthy and smooth skin. If you are ready to learn more about our MOXI laser treatments at Tarola Plastic Surgery, we look forward to hearing from you. Get in touch by phone at (615) 624-8914 or schedule an appointment through our website.