MOXI Laser Resurfacing
Care Instructions
Prepare For Your Procedure
- Avoid extended sun exposure, i.e. beach, travel to sunny locations, sunbathing, sports outdoors for two weeks prior to treatment.
- Refrain from using self tanning products and lotions that contain gradual tanners two weeks prior to treatment.
- Cease the use of any facial products containing salicylic acid, glycolic acid or retinoid acid a minimum of 3 days prior to your treatment.
- For certain skin types it may be necessary to pre-treat the areas with Retin-A and Hydroquinone for 4-6 weeks prior to the treatment. Your laser Technician will discuss this with you and plan ahead.
- Avoid products or treatments that irritate the skin for two weeks prior to treatment: chemical peels, waxing, and chemical depilatories, etc.
- Discuss any allergies and all current medications with your provider beforehand. Let your CULT Aesthetics Clinic provider know if you are awaiting a skin cancer screening or have been diagnosed with skin cancer in the past, have a history of melasma on the face, taking Isotretinoin or any Accutane type medications, have autoimmune diseases, bleeding disorders, uncontrolled diabetes, if you are pregnant, suffering from illnesses or infections, have active acne or with a history of keloid scarring or cold sores prior to your procedure.
- Please let your provider know if you have a social event in the next three weeks.
- Wash your sheets the day before your procedure.
The Day of Your Procedure
- Please arrive at the office without self tanner, body make-up and clean skin. Pre-procedure photos will be taken. Topical anesthetic and numbing is recommended for Moxi Fractional Resurfacing. Wear or bring loose clothing that will be breathable and cover the area being treated.
- The procedure will take approximately 30 minutes and can be preceded by other laser procedures. Your eyes will be protected with safety shields or glasses. You may briefly feel a sandpaper feeling during the procedure.
- A soothing aftercare will be applied after the procedure.
After Your Procedure
- You may experience some redness. Redness can persist for 7-14 days depending on the aggressiveness of the treatment.
- Immediately after treatment, swelling is possible. To avoid further swelling, you may take pepcid and zyrtec. Swelling may last 2-4 days depending on the aggressiveness of the treatment. In rare cases, oral pain relievers, i.e. Extra Strength Tylenol or Advil, may be used.
- While the skin is healing, avoid anything that will irritate the skin, such as exfoliants, shaving, too hot or too cold water and swimming pools and spas with multiple chemicals/chlorine.
- Stay out of the sun for at least 14 days post-treatment. No tanning for at least 3 months after the procedure.
- Avoid strenuous exercises that cause sweating. Avoid jacuzzi, sauna, or steam baths for 3 days after treatment- This may cause post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
DAY 2-5
- On the 2nd or 3rd day after treatment, you will increasingly notice tiny dark spots and bronzed appearance to the treated skin. During this time, your skin will be very dry and have a sandpaper texture and will begin to flake and peel. It can take 2-3 weeks for the exfoliation/peeling process to be completed. Do not pick, scratch, or scrub at treated skin! Allow old skin to flake off naturally and KEEP SKIN MOISTURIZED AT ALL TIMES. For extra dry skin, apply moisturizer every two hours if needed. Wear SPF daily If an antiviral was prescribed for you, continue to take as directed.
DAY 5-7
- You may restart your regular skincare products and Retin-A once your skin is no longer irritated. Many patients have noticed continued skin improvement for months following treatment.
- For best results, we recommend follow-up and repeat treatments in 4-6 weeks and a series of 3-5 treatments depending on your personalized care plan.
- In the unlikely chance that you experience ANY of the following signs and symptoms: Increasing pain, redness, swelling, significant bruising or darkening at or around the treatment area lasting over 5 days, notable change in temperature to the skin surrounding the treatment area, drainage or fever over 100.5 F or ANY other concerns you may have any other unusual symptoms call your provider directly at the CULT Aesthetics Clinic.
