Prevention beats correction when it comes to aging skin. The skilled dermatology team at CSC Steil Dermatology in Hinsdale and Downers Grove, Illinois, uses Moxi®, a fractionated laser treatment, to address the earliest signs of sun damage and aging before they become obvious. This quick, gentle procedure improves tone, shrinks pores, and brightens your complexion without the downtime of aggressive resurfacing. Think of it as routine maintenance for your skin. Schedule your Moxi consultation today by calling the friendly office or booking online.
Moxi is a nonablative fractionated laser that targets the upper layers of your skin without breaking the surface. Using a 1927nm wavelength, it creates microscopic treatment zones that trigger your body’s natural healing process while leaving surrounding tissue intact. This allows for faster recovery while still delivering meaningful improvements in clarity and smoothness.
The treatment is often used for prejuvenation — addressing early signs of damage before they become more obvious. It works especially well if you’re a younger patient starting your skincare routine or looking for a lighter, year-round resurfacing option that works for all skin types.
Your CSC Steil Dermatology provider applies numbing cream before treatment to keep you comfortable. Once the laser begins, the handpiece rolls across your skin in controlled passes, typically covering your face in 8–10 minutes.
The laser energy creates tiny zones of thermal injury beneath the surface, pulling out old pigmented cells and jump-starting collagen production.
Unlike stamping lasers that treat specific spots, Moxi uses a rolling technique to cover the entire treatment area evenly. Your provider can customize the number of passes and energy level based on how aggressive you want the treatment to be.
Your skin may feel warm and look pink immediately after, similar to a sunburn. This settles down within a few hours.
The real changes start 2–3 days later when tiny dark dots appear across the treated area and your skin feels rough to the touch. These dots are damaged cells working their way out.
Your skin may feel like sandpaper for a few days as this process continues. Resist the urge to pick or scrub. Keep your skin moisturized and protected with sunscreen, and let the flaking happen naturally.
By day seven, the rough texture should be gone, and you’ll see noticeably brighter, smoother skin underneath.
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Results continue developing for up to three months as new collagen builds. Most people schedule 3–4 treatments spaced a month apart for optimal improvement, then return for occasional maintenance sessions to keep their skin looking fresh.
To learn more about Moxi and whether it fits your skincare goals, schedule a consultation with the CSC Steil Dermatology team by phone or online.