Laser treatments are some of the most advanced solutions to aging. Picking one can be a difficult process, however. There are many options available, but the MOXI™ laser is one of our most recommended options here at Gilpin Facial Plastics & Aesthetics. But how does it work? It’s an effective way to build collagen, the connective protein that gives your skin its youthful quality. Here’s what to know about MOXI™ and how it can help transform your skin here in Nashville.

What is MOXI™?

MOXI™ is one of the most advanced laser options available with Dr. David Gilpin, Nashville’s premier double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon. This platform by Sciton® is gentle and customizable, so you can easily fit it into your skincare regimen. It can even be combined with other laser treatments like Sciton’s BBL platform to more comprehensively treat your skin concerns.

If you have the following concerns, MOXI™ is a great option:

• Sun damage
• Texture
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Brown spots
• Pigmentation
• Acne scars
• Stretch marks
• Uneven skin tone
• And more

How Does MOXI™ Work?

First, it’s important to know how your skin works. One of the most important connective proteins in the skin is collagen. It’s an elastic, fibrous ingredient that keeps your skin taut and youthful, and it tends to decline in amount as you age. Collagen is also what’s created by your skin when you cut or scrape yourself – it’s your skin’s natural wound-healing response.

Certain types of lasers work by ablating the skin, causing the top layers to peel off. Although they can create transformative results, they can be harsh on your skin and come with significant downtime. MOXI™ is a non-ablative laser, meaning it doesn’t ablate your skin. Instead, it creates microscopic, fractionated areas of heat in the skin. These areas jumpstart your body’s natural collagen response, increasing your skin’s suppleness and quality. Because it only treats a fraction of the skin, it significantly reduces your downtime and allows you to get back to your regular activities faster.

How Many Treatments Do I Need?

You can see noticeable results with a single treatment of MOXI™. Within a few weeks, you’ll see a brighter, more youthful appearance to your skin, which will continue to improve over time as your body creates more collagen. However, we often recommend a package of 3-4 treatments to more fully address your concerns. This is the best way to see improvement in acne scars, pigmentation, fine lines, and more. You can also use MOXI™ as a yearly or bi-yearly way to rejuvenate your skin and continue the growth of new collagen.

Finally, MOXI™ is an excellent way to practice prejuvenation, or preventive rejuvenation. Prejuvenation means regularly boosting collagen before you experience signs of aging in order to age more slowly. It can help stave off fine lines and wrinkles for longer by promoting collagen production before it begins to drop off. In fact, it’s one of our most recommended lasers for younger patients interested in maintaining their youthful look and being proactive against collagen loss.

MOXI™ Laser in Nashville, TN

Interested in what MOXI™ can do for you? Contact our luxury Nashville office today by calling or filling out our online form.