Moxi
Gentle Precision.
Year-Round Maintenance.
Moxi is a non-ablative fractionated 1927nm thulium laser designed for gentle tone correction and preventive skin maintenance. Unlike ablative lasers that remove tissue, Moxi creates microscopic thermal zones in the upper dermis that trigger a controlled healing response — correcting early sun damage, evening tone, and stimulating surface-level collagen renewal without significant downtime. Safe for all skin types including Fitzpatrick VI, Moxi is the laser you use regularly, not just once. At Ovation, Moxi serves as the maintenance partner to more aggressive treatments — quarterly sessions that sustain results between annual Halo or BBL treatments. In Houston, where UV exposure is a 365-day reality, regular Moxi treatments prevent damage accumulation rather than waiting to correct it. Think of it as the skin health equivalent of regular dental cleanings — consistent maintenance that prevents expensive correction later.
Moxi is one of over 17 skin health technologies at Ovation. It's the maintenance laser that keeps your skin healthy between more intensive correction treatments. Professionals from Memorial, the Energy Corridor, and Sugar Land schedule Moxi laser sessions during lunch breaks at our Woodway Drive office near the Galleria.
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Moxi's 1927nm thulium wavelength is primarily absorbed by water in the upper dermis, creating fractional thermal columns that trigger epidermal renewal and superficial collagen stimulation without ablating tissue or targeting melanin directly — making it uniquely safe and effective across all skin types.
- Water-targeting wavelength reduces melanin-related complications
- Fractional delivery preserves 80-90% of skin surface as healing bridges
- Corrects early pigmentation and sun damage before it becomes severe
- Stimulates superficial collagen renewal for improved skin quality
- Quarterly treatments maintain consistent skin quality year-round
- Prevents UV damage accumulation — critical in Houston's climate
- MENDs (micro-debris) shed naturally, carrying damaged cells away
- Cumulative improvement in tone, texture, and overall luminosity
Treatment Advantages
What to Expect
Before Your Session
Arrive with clean skin. We'll apply topical numbing cream for 20-30 minutes. No extensive pre-treatment preparation is required, though we recommend consistent sunscreen use in the weeks leading up to treatment.
During Treatment
The Moxi handpiece glides across the treatment area in a systematic pattern. You'll feel mild warmth and a prickling sensation — less intense than Halo. Full-face treatment takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Some clients find it comfortable enough without numbing.
If combining with BBL (our most popular pairing), the BBL component is performed first, followed by Moxi passes.
After Treatment
You'll have mild redness and warmth for the first several hours. Over the next 24-48 hours, tiny dark specks (MENDs) may appear — these are microscopic epidermal necrotic debris working their way to the surface. They look like fine pepper flecks and shed naturally within 2-3 days.
Moisturize regularly and apply sunscreen diligently. Most clients wear makeup by day 2 and resume all activities by day 3. Skin looks noticeably brighter and more even within 1-2 weeks.
Best Candidates
- Those seeking gentle, ongoing skin maintenance with minimal interruption
- Clients with early sun damage or uneven tone who want prevention over correction
- People with darker skin tones who need a safe regular laser option
- Anyone maintaining results from Halo, BBL, or other resurfacing treatments
- Houston residents wanting consistent UV damage prevention year-round
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Treatments
Prevention Costs Less
Than Correction.
Moxi quarterly treatments prevent UV damage from accumulating — the most practical investment in long-term skin health. Schedule a consultation at our Woodway Drive office to start your maintenance protocol.