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opening early 2026

opening
early 2026

Moxi

A gentle yet powerful resurfacing laser that targets hyperpigmentation, skin quality and texture.

Moxi is a non-ablative, fractionated laser that stimulates collagen and elastin production by triggering the skin’s natural repair process. This laser helps to prevent signs of premature aging, corrects sun damage, and improves overall skin texture. Moxi is safe for all skin tones and types and can be used all year round on the right candidate.

Studies show that a 1927 nanometer wavelength laser (the wavelength of our Moxi laser), reduces actinic keratosis lesions (precancerous skin lesions) at 6 months with up to 4 treatments. Studies also show that this wavelength can be used to manage melasma by improving pigmentation across various skin types.

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What can you expect?

  • Minimize Sun Exposure: Avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanners within 2 weeks of your appointment.
  • Pause Actives: Stop using retinol, retinoids (Tretinoin), glycolic acid, salicylic acid, AHAs, BHAs, benzoyl peroxide, and hydroquinone-2-4 days before treatment.
  • Skin Prep: Arrive the day of your procedure with no makeup, moisturizers, or sunscreen. We’ll take it from here.
  • Numbing: We’ll apply a topical numbing cream for 30–45 minutes to ensure you are comfortable.
  • The Zap: The laser feels like rapid warm snaps or prickly heat as it glides across the skin. The actual treatment time is quick—usually about 12–15 minutes.
  • Cooling Down: Your skin will feel hot (like a significant sunburn) for about 60–90 minutes after the treatment. We provide cooling comfort measures immediately after.
  • The “Mends”: Over the next 24–48 hours, tiny microscopic dark spots (called MENDs) will appear, making your skin feel like sandpaper. It can take 5-7 days for the MENDs to flake off. This is dead skin cells working their way out!
  • Keep it Clean: Avoid washing your face and applying makeup for 24 hours. We will provide you with an aftercare kit to make your recovery as simple as possible. You may return to your normal skincare routine once fully healed.
  • Stay Cool: To prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, avoid activities that generate heat for at least 1 week while your skin recovers. This includes vigorous exercise, saunas, hot tubs, or being outside for a prolonged period of time on a hot day even if you’re in the shade.
  • Sun Protection: This is an absolute must! Start applying SPF 30+ sunscreen daily starting the day after your procedure. Your new skin is vulnerable to UV damage and we want to protect the investment you’ve made in your skin.

What do you need to know?

Frequency

Corrective Series: For pigmentation or melasma, we typically recommend a series of 3 to 4 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart.

Maintenance: Studies show sustained collagen elevation for at least 6 months post-treatment. To maintain healthy skin, we recommend our patients to come in at least twice a year for their Moxi treatments.

Pricing

Pricing details coming soon.

You may not be a candidate if:
  • You are currently pregnant.
  • You have taken Accutane (isotretinoin) within the last 6 months (consultation required).
  • You have an active infection (cold sore, impetigo) or open wound in the treatment area.
  • You have had extensive sun exposure or tanning within the last 2 weeks.
  • You have a history of keloid scarring (consultation required).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Moxi and Microneedling?

Microneedling uses physical needles, creating controlled, mechanical injury to stimulate collagen and is great for acne scars, wrinkles, photoaging and texture. Moxi uses laser energy, creating controlled thermal injury to resurface the top layer of skin, making it a great choice for pigment issues, sun damage, and overall improving skin health. Both work synergistically and can be performed on the same day after a consultation.

Can I do this in the summer?

Yes, Moxi is considered a year-round laser because it is a non-ablative laser that uses low energy settings. This poses minimal risk of hyperpigmentation, even on darker skin tones. However, you must be diligent about sunscreen and limiting direct sun exposure.

How long does the rough texture last?

The “sandpaper” feel usually starts  in 1 or 2 days and lasts for about 3 to 5 days on the face. It can last slightly longer (7–10 days) on the neck and chest, as body skin heals slower than facial skin.

When can I wear makeup?

We recommend waiting 24 hours before applying makeup. Once the “MENDs” (the tiny rough spots) appear, you can cover them with mineral makeup, though your skin  will look textured up close until they flake off.

Does it hurt?

Most patients rate the discomfort  a 2 or 3 out of 10, but some patients might find it a little more uncomfortable  With our prescription-grade numbing cream, it is very tolerable. You will mostly feel a zapping or snapping sensation during the pass, and then heat (like a sunburn) after the procedure,which subsides within an hour or two. We provide a cooling mask to use after your treatment to help decrease discomfort.

Is Moxi safe for darker skin tones?

Yes! Unlike many other lasers, Moxi is safe for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including darker skin tones and those with melasma. This laser uses a specific wavelength (1927nm) which preferentially targets water with high absorbance. This means that this laser can target pigment by penetrating into the layer of the skin where pigment resides (this is where pigment containing cells live and where melasma occurs, but it won’t cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation because this laser so strongly absorbs water that it doesn’t stimulate pigment cells.