Advanced Skin Rejuvenation for Sun Damage & Pigmentation
Natural aging isn’t the only thing you have to look out for when looking to maintain even-textured, radiant skin. When left unchecked, sun damage and brown spots can artificially age your skin by years or even decades.
At Augusta Aesthetics of Cincinnati, we offer MOXI laser treatment, a cutting-edge, non-ablative fractional laser, to address pigmentation issues while promoting several other aspects of skin health. Curious about whether or not MOXI laser is right for you? Read on for a complete breakdown of how this treatment works, who it’s for, and more.
How MOXITM Laser Technology Works
MOXI skin resurfacing takes an elegant yet powerful approach to skin rejuvenation by promoting your body’s healing responses for natural results. This treatment delivers laser energy into the skin to form controlled micro-columns. These tiny treatment areas signal the body’s repair mechanisms while keeping the surrounding tissue unaffected.
The laser energy also targets and breaks up excess melanin deposits responsible for brown spots, which the body then processes over the following weeks. At the same time, MOXI laser treatment promotes collagen production, improving the skin’s structure and smoothness.
What attracted us most to MOXI was its sheer precision. The fractional approach means only a small percentage of your skin is directly treated, leaving plenty of healthy tissue between treatment zones for faster healing. What does this mean for you, the patient? It means you can achieve beautiful results without significant redness, peeling and downtime.
Conditions MOXITM Laser Can Address
MOXI laser excels at treating a wide range of skin concerns, particularly those related to sun exposure and early aging. Our team at Augusta Aesthetics recommends this treatment for patients dealing with:
Pigmentation Issues
Many of our patients turn to MOXI laser for sun damage, which is highly effective at resolving sun spots, age spots and brown patches. The treatment breaks apart concentrated melanin deposits, allowing your skin to naturally eliminate the pigment and reveal a beautifully smoothed-out complexion.
MOXITM Laser for Uneven Skin Tone
Patients without prominent brown spots sometimes exclude themselves from treatments like MOXI laser, but this advanced skin rejuvenation platform is also great for more subtle inconsistencies in skin tone. Even subtler areas of darkening across the face, neck, chest or hands can be balanced out by MOXI for a surprisingly dramatic result.
Smoothing Rough Texture and Enlarged Pores
The collagen-boosting effects of MOXI skin resurfacing treatment help to smooth rough patches and refine skin texture. Best of all, as new collagen continues to form in the weeks following treatment, you'll notice softer skin and smaller pores.
Early Signs of Aging
MOXI laser fights signs of aging with the best of them, drastically reducing the appearance of fine lines, dullness and the beginning stages of wrinkles. We encourage patients to take a proactive approach, as getting ahead of these early signs of aging with safe and effective treatments like MOXI can buy you years of smooth, evenly toned skin.
Sun-Damaged Décolletage and Hands
Your face isn't the only area that shows sun damage, and sometimes, having only the face treated sharpens the contrast between this area and the chest, neck and hands. Thankfully, MOXI laser treatment works beautifully on these commonly neglected areas, allowing for a more seamless and uniform result.
The Benefits of MOXITM Laser Treatment
MOXI laser boasts several advantages over other treatment options, including:
Smooths Texture and Improves Clarity
Beyond targeting pigmentation issues with extreme precision, you'll notice improvements in overall skin quality. MOXI addresses rough patches, enlarged pores and general dullness, revealing smoother, beautifully lustrous skin.
Encourages Healthy Cell Turnover
One of the most significant benefits of MOXI laser treatment is how it jumpstarts your skin's natural renewal process. By stimulating healthy new skin cell production, the treatment helps your complexion look fresher and more vibrant without that artificially shiny or overdone look.
Reduces Fine Lines and Early Wrinkles
The collagen-boosting effects of MOXI skin resurfacing help to fade stubborn fine lines and early wrinkles, which are often tied directly to sun exposure as well as natural aging, for effortlessly clear skin that improves as collagen activity continues to increase after treatment.
Prevents Future Aging Through Prejuvenation
The philosophy of prejuvenation is a simple and highly effective one: tackling signs of aging earlier rather than later allows for a much less drastic approach that yields the best results. MOXI is the perfect embodiment of prejuvenation, combating early signs of photodamage before they are allowed to worsen.
Minimal Downtime for All Skin Types
Unlike more aggressive skin rejuvenation treatments that often require weeks of recovery, MOXI laser comes with minimal downtime, so you can get back to your daily life with less friction. Better yet, MOXI is safe and effective for all skin types.
Suitable for Year-Round Treatment
The gentler approach of MOXI laser allows you to have the treatment at any point throughout the year without worrying about sun exposure. As always, we highly advise using high-quality SPF products, whether you’re undergoing MOXI or not.
MOXITM Laser vs. Other Pigmentation Treatments
MOXITM vs. BBL Hero
While both of these treatments address pigmentation and skin quality, they work through different mechanisms. BBL (BroadBand Light) Hero targets blood vessels and pigmentation using intense pulsed light technology, making it a highly popular choice for vascular issues, redness and superficial pigmentation. MOXI laser, on the other hand, works deeper in the skin to stimulate collagen production while addressing pigment, texture and early aging signs.
MOXITM vs. Chemical Peels
Chemical peels use acids to remove damaged outer skin layers, improving texture and pigmentation. While highly effective, these treatments can cause significant peeling and require careful post-treatment care. MOXI laser for sun damage uses a more carefully targeted approach to allow for faster recovery.
MOXITM vs. Microneedling
Like MOXI, but using a different mechanism, microneedling creates tiny channels in the skin to trigger healing and collagen production. It's excellent for texture and scarring, but doesn't specifically target pigmentation like MOXI laser for pigmentation and texture does.
MOXITM vs. Ablative Lasers
Fully ablative lasers remove the entire outer layer of skin, creating dramatic results but requiring weeks of downtime. MOXI’s non-ablative approach delivers dramatic improvements without the more lengthy recovery window.
The MOXITM Treatment Experience at Augusta Aesthetics
Initial Consultation
In a comprehensive consultation, one of our experienced providers will examine your skin, discuss your concerns and goals, and determine whether MOXI laser is the right choice for you. This crucial first step allows us to create a personalized treatment plan that factors in your goals and your skin’s unique characteristics.
Preparing for Your Treatment
Before your appointment, we'll provide you with pre-treatment guidelines as appropriate. Generally, you should avoid sun exposure and tanning for at least two weeks prior to treatment. Certain skincare products containing retinoids or acids may need to be paused.
During Your MOXITM Session
On the day of your treatment, we'll thoroughly cleanse your skin and may apply a topical numbing cream for your comfort. Each MOXI laser session typically takes 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the treatment area.
As the laser passes over your skin, you'll feel a warm, prickling sensation that most patients describe as tolerable. MOXI’s built-in cooling capability helps to keep you comfortable throughout the session.
Immediate Aftercare
Immediately after your session, your skin will appear red and feel warm, similar to a mild sunburn. This is a normal and expected part of the process that indicates the treatment is working. We'll apply a soothing moisturizer and provide detailed aftercare instructions to support your healing process.
Recovery and Downtime
Most patients experience redness for one to two days, followed by a “bronzed” appearance as targeted pigments make their way to the surface. Light flaking may occur during the second half of the first week.
Gentle skincare and sun protection are crucial during this time. We'll recommend specific products to support healing and protect your investment in your skin's health.
Treatment Frequency and Results Timeline
Every patient is unique in terms of their starting template and the goals they’re looking to achieve, which is why there is no catch-all number of MOXI sessions we recommend for everyone. However, most patients achieve the best results with a series of three to four treatments spaced four to six weeks apart. This rhythm allows your skin ample time to heal and produce new collagen between sessions while building upon your improvements with every treatment.
If you have more significant sun damage or pigmentation issues, going beyond four sessions may be recommended. On the other hand, patients with minor concerns may be able to achieve the results they’re looking for with just two sessions.
When You'll See Results
You will begin to notice improvements within one to two weeks after your first MOXI session as the pigmentation begins to lift. However, the most dramatic changes will take place over a period of three to six months as collagen production builds.
Maintenance Treatments
After wrapping up your initial series, maintenance treatments are an excellent way to preserve your results and prevent new sun damage from taking hold. Many of our patients find that two to three follow-ups spaced evenly throughout the year are more than enough to protect their results for a more consistent year-round aesthetic.
If this sounds like you, our team at Augusta Aesthetics proudly offers our patients the Laser Lux Membership, making it more convenient and affordable to maintain your results with regular treatments. Members enjoy exclusive pricing on laser services, priority scheduling and special perks designed to support your long-term skin health.
Ideal Candidates for MOXITM Laser Treatment
MOXI laser delivers results for a wide range of patients, but certain people stand to benefit even more from this innovative and gentle approach to skin resurfacing.
You're an ideal candidate if you:
- Are beginning to notice sun spots, brown patches or uneven pigmentation
- Want to address early signs of aging before they become more pronounced
- Have rough texture or dull skin that needs refreshing
- Are looking for an effective treatment with minimal disruption to your schedule
- Are committed to proper sun protection following treatment
- Have realistic expectations about gradual, natural-looking improvements
- Want to take a proactive approach to maintaining youthful skin
All skin types, including darker skin tones that may not be suitable for other laser treatments, can benefit from MOXI laser treatment. However, certain factors may require you to postpone treatment, including active skin infections, recent isotretinoin use or pregnancy.
Combining MOXITM with Complementary Treatments
While MOXI laser treatment produces excellent results on its own, combining it with other treatments can enhance your results even further while targeting additional concerns.
MOXITM and BBL Hero
Pairing MOXI laser with BBL Hero allows us to target surface pigmentation and deeper skin quality concerns for even more well-rounded results. BBL Hero targets vascular issues and surface-level sun damage, while MOXI skin resurfacing improves texture, stimulates collagen and addresses deeper pigmentation.
MOXITM and Microneedling
Alternating MOXI laser for pigmentation and texture with microneedling sessions can boost collagen production even further. The different mechanisms these treatments use complement each other, promoting more significant improvements in skin firmness and texture.
DiamondGlow Facials Between Sessions
DiamondGlow facials provide deep exfoliation while infusing the skin with serums that can help support your skin between laser treatments. These sessions keep your complexion glowing while your skin continues to develop more collagen following MOXI laser treatment.
Medical-Grade Skincare Products
It may not feel the same as a medspa treatment, but we cannot emphasize enough the importance of gentle, intentional at-home skincare. Our team highly recommends Skin Better Science products, which are fragrance-free, paraben-free and dye-free. Products like Alto Defense Serum and AlphaRet provide antioxidant protection and gentle exfoliation for the perfect complement to your MOXI® prejuvenation treatment.
Why Choose Augusta Aesthetics for Your MOXITM Treatment?
Finding the right provider is as important, if not more so, as choosing the treatment itself. At Augusta Aesthetics, our team brings extensive experience, advanced training and a commitment to natural-looking results that complement (instead of working against) your anatomy.
Experienced, Board-Certified Providers
Our aesthetic treatment providers, led by founder Erin, FNP-C, have undergone specialized training in laser treatments and understand the nuances of treating different skin types and concerns.
Comprehensive Approach to Skin Health
We don't just perform treatments. We partner with you on your skincare journey. Our team takes time to educate you about your skin, answer your questions and develop long-term strategies for maintaining your results.
Advanced Technology and Techniques
We continually invest in cutting-edge technology like the MOXI laser to give our patients access to the best treatments and results available. We are always updating our skills and equipment to make sure that every carefully vetted innovation makes it to our patients.
Comfortable, Welcoming Environment
At Augusta Aesthetics, we've created a space where you can relax and focus on self-care. Our friendly non-clinical staff, including Stefanie (Office Manager) and Beth (Patient Care Coordinator), will make sure your experience is as positive and stress-free as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions About MOXITM Laser Treatment
What should I expect during recovery?
Expect redness for one to two days, followed by a bronzed appearance and light flaking from days three through seven. Most people return to normal activities immediately, though you'll want to avoid strenuous exercise and direct sun exposure during the initial healing period.
Can I wear makeup after treatment?
We recommend waiting 24 hours before applying makeup to allow your skin to begin healing. After that first day, mineral makeup is safe to use and can help camouflage any residual redness.
How soon will I see results from MOXI?
Initial improvements appear within one to two weeks as superficial pigmentation lifts. However, the most significant changes develop over three to six months as collagen production increases and your skin continues to renew itself.
How does MOXI compare to more aggressive lasers?
While fully ablative lasers create dramatic results, they usually require weeks of downtime. MOXI skin resurfacing provides significant improvements with minimal disruption to your life, making it ideal for patients who want effective results without the lengthy recovery.
What's the difference between MOXI and chemical peels?
Chemical peels work by chemically removing damaged skin layers, while MOXI laser for pigmentation and texture uses targeted light energy to fragment pigment and stimulate collagen. The laser approach offers more controlled treatment with faster recovery.
Can MOXI treat areas other than the face?
Absolutely! MOXI laser treatment works beautifully on the neck, chest, hands, arms and legs.
How do I maintain my results?
Consistent sun protection is non-negotiable for preserving your results. Daily broad-spectrum SPF, protective clothing and avoiding peak sun hours will prevent new damage. Regular maintenance treatments every four to six months help sustain your improvements. Consider joining our Laser Lux Membership for ongoing access to affordable maintenance sessions.
Embrace Clear, Radiant Skin With MOXITM Laser Today
You don’t have to simply accept living with sun spots and uneven or dull skin. MOXI laser offers a gentle yet powerful solution to reclaim clear skin without lengthy downtime. At Augusta Aesthetics of Cincinnati, our team knows from experience how damaging pigmentation issues can be to your confidence. We’re here to help with proven treatment platforms like MOXI laser.
Contact Augusta Aesthetics today at (513) 914-6062 to schedule your consultation or book online and see how MOXI laser can totally revolutionize your skincare routine.
