Laser Skin Treatments

When lasers are applied for facial rejuvenation, light energy is emitted into the skin stimulating your cells to produce collagen resulting in fresh, healthy skin.

It can improve the look of your skin’s appearance, addressing:

• fine lines and wrinkles
• age and sun spots
• uneven skin tone or texture
• sun-damaged skin
• mild to moderate acne scars

While these laser skin resurfacing treatments have some overlap, in general BBL photofacials are focused on improving skin tone while Moxi laser treatments focus on improving texture. BBL photofacials and Moxi laser treatments help with both areas of skin rejuvenation, but for the best results we recommend using both treatments to compliment each other.

Before your BBL photofacial or Moxi laser treatment, our licensed medical aesthetics team will have a consultation with you to discuss your goals and develop a treatment plan. Prior to your treatment, your face will be cleaned to remove excess dirt or oil on the skin’s surface. During your treatment, your practitioner will apply the laser or light therapy to your treatment area using a hand-held device that emits gentle and precise micro-pulses of laser energy.

Treatments can last from 30 minutes to one hour depending on the area(s) treated.

Both BBL Photofacials and Moxi treatments fall at a 2 on the pain scale of 1 to 5. (1 – least pain; 5 – most pain.)

After arriving for the procedure, a topical anesthetic gel is sometimes applied to the treatment area. In addition to the anesthetic gel, we sometimes use a cooling device to chill the skin to make the procedure even more comfortable.

A minimal amount of discomfort can be expected during a BBL Photofacial. There is generally no discomfort when the procedure is complete.

There is usually a slight stinging of the skin for about one hour following a Moxi treatment. Ice can be applied to reduce any discomfort. There is some redness and swelling following the procedure, which lasts an average of 3-6 days and can be covered with makeup within a day or two.

There is minimal to no downtime with laser skin treatments. You may resume your daily activities or return to work after receiving treatment.

Patients usually require multiple treatments to achieve optimal results. Treatments are typically performed several weeks apart.

You can expect to observe a gradual improvement in overall skin color, sun spots, flushing, and dilated capillaries. Patients with visible aging can expect to see their skin become smoother, with diminished fine wrinkles and more uniform pigmentation.

Even after the first treatment, the skin will often feel smoother and have a more even tone.

Prices start from $500 for a BBL photofacial (face area) and will vary based on consultation and an individual’s treatment areas.

Do not receive a laser skin treatment if you:

• have been tanning (sun or tanning bed)
• are on strong antibiotics, using Retin-A or bleaching cream
• have a history of melanoma or have active skin infections

Yes, you will receive full post-treatment instructions from your provider in addition to the following:

• Wear a sunblock of SPF30 or greater on a daily basis during and for 3 months after treatment sessions to help prevent adverse pigmentary or color changes.
• There may be some degree of swelling immediately post-treatment. However, if you have excessive swelling, pain, fever, blistering, extreme itching, or any other concerns, contact us immediately.