Melasma is a fairly common skin condition involving cellular production of melanin-producing melanocytes being so high that it causes brown or grayish patches to appear on the skin.
Yes, melasma can fade over time, but that is no reassurance when the timeframe can be months or even years. For this reason, some people with melasma seek out aesthetic treatments to treat this hyperpigmentation condition that affects millions of people, most commonly women.
At Vibrant Med Spa, we are excited to offer Moxi laser treatment for treating melasma.
Melasma typically develops on the cheeks, nose bridge forehead, chin, and upper lip—areas that receive plenty of sun exposure.
Melasma is sometimes called the “mask of pregnancy” because of its prevalence among pregnant women. However, it can affect anyone.
This non-ablative fractional laser is a gentle yet highly effective solution for addressing stubborn pigmentation issues.
MOXI™ uses 1927nm wavelength technology to gradually break down excess pigmentation. Treatment sessions tend to be between half an hour to an hour. Patients usually need a minimum of three to five treatments, and from there an annual treatment for maintenance.
Fractional technology creates microscopic treatment zones alongside healthy tissue between. The result is faster healing, less downtime, lower risk of complications, and gradual natural-looking improvement.
MOXI™ is safe for all skin types and is a treatment for any season. It can treat the face, neck, chest, hands, arms, and legs.
Vibrant Med Spa begins with a consultation and assessment of clients’ skin and overall health to get an idea of whether there are any particular risks in your individual case.
Melasma treatment with a MOXI™ laser typically takes 30–60 minutes, depending on the treatment area(s).
We offer patients anesthetic cream to lower any discomfort; anesthesia is not a requirement, we just offer to apply a topical numbing cream for sensitive patients.
Vibrant Med Spa can pair this treatment with BBL® HERO™ so that red and brown spots can be addressed.
Downtime typically lasts a week with a sandpaper texture on the skin, although pairing with BBL® HERO™ comes with the two to five days of downtime after that treatment and full recovery can take up to seven to 10 days.
With MOXI™, avoid putting on makeup for 24 hours after treatment.
We will give you all the post-treatment skincare and instructions that you need.
BBL® HERO™ requires avoidance of direct sun exposure for four weeks in the lead-up to the treatment, and another four weeks after.
As mentioned earlier in this blog, you may need three to five MOXI™ treatments and an annual treatment to get optimal results.
Besides BBL® HERO™, at Vibrant Med Spa we recommend combining MOXI™ with other treatments for additional skin-rejuvenation benefits.
Success with MOXI™ extends beyond treatment, as proper aftercare is essential.
Gentle cleansing with mild products can help. We may recommend healing ointments to apply.
You should avoid direct sun exposure. Also, do not use makeup for 24 hours after treatment.
For ongoing care, we will check in with you at the next treatment sessions during the series of MOXI™treatments.
We will direct you on using any prescribed topical treatments and how to maintain a gentle skincare routine without complicating the treatment.
Individual results vary. Consultations with experienced aestheticians are necessary to determine whether MOXI™ laser treatment is right for your specific skin concerns and goals.