Moxi™ Laser in Vancouver
A gentle, year-round fractional laser for all skin types, Moxi™ corrects uneven pigmentation, improves skin tone and texture, and revitalizes your complexion.
Moxi Laser: Gentle Skin Resurfacing for All Skin Types
Moxi™ is Sciton's gentle non-ablative fractional laser, and one of the most versatile skin resurfacing treatments available. At Nova Skin & Wellness Centre, Moxi is our go-to treatment for patients who want meaningful skin improvement with minimal downtime, no seasonal restrictions, and results they can feel immediately.
Unlike more aggressive resurfacing lasers, Moxi works by delivering fractionated laser energy to create microscopic treatment zones, called MENDZ (microscopic epidermal necrotic debris zones), in the skin. The surrounding untreated tissue drives rapid healing, replacing damaged cells with fresh new ones and progressively improving skin tone, texture, and radiance. The result: noticeably refreshed, more even, more luminous skin, with a simple post-care routine and as little as 24 hours of social downtime.
Moxi is safe for all skin types and can be performed year-round, including during active tans, making it one of the few laser treatments that fits into a busy, year-round Vancouver lifestyle without seasonal restrictions.
Quick Facts:
- 01 Treatment Time: Approximately 30–45 minutes
- 02 Downtime: Low, 3 to 5 days of visible skin renewal (MENDZ); makeup can be applied after 24 hours
- 03 Results: Visible improvement from day 3–5 as MENDZ slough off; full results at 4–6 weeks
- 04 Sessions: 3–4 corrective treatments recommended, then regular maintenance
- 05 Suitable For: All skin types, one of the few lasers safe for year-round use
Moxi is particularly well-suited for early intervention, addressing the initial signs of sun damage and aging before they become more advanced, and maintaining the results of other laser or light-based treatments over time.
Uneven Pigmentation & Sun Damage
Moxi corrects early-stage sun damage and uneven pigmentation, including post-inflammatory marks, mild melasma, and the subtle blotchiness that accumulates with sun exposure. It delivers a noticeably more even, unified skin tone with each treatment.
Skin Tone & Texture
Rough, uneven skin texture, caused by enlarged pores, sun damage, or natural aging, responds well to Moxi's fractionated approach. Skin feels smoother and more refined from the first treatment, with texture continuing to improve across a series.
Dullness & Radiance
One of Moxi's most celebrated outcomes is an immediate improvement in skin radiance. The controlled exfoliation and cellular renewal process leaves the complexion visibly more luminous, often described as a "glass skin" effect, making it a popular pre-event treatment.
Early Aging, "Prejuvenation"
Moxi is ideal for patients in their 20s and 30s who want to get ahead of visible aging before it appears. Regular Moxi treatments maintain skin health, extend the results of more intensive treatments, and slow the accumulation of sun damage over time, a concept increasingly referred to as prejuvenation.
Maintenance After More Intensive Treatments
Moxi is frequently used as a maintenance treatment between more intensive laser or light procedures, such as BBL HEROic, to extend and preserve results year-round. Its low downtime and seasonal flexibility make it an ideal addition to any ongoing skin health program.
Every Moxi treatment at Nova begins with a skin assessment to confirm suitability and discuss your treatment goals. Here is what to expect:
Before Your Moxi Laser Treatment
Moxi requires minimal preparation:
- Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup and skincare products
- Avoid retinol and exfoliating acids for 48–72 hours before treatment
- Inform your provider of any recent sun exposure, skin treatments, or changes in your skin
- Numbing cream may be applied 30–45 minutes before your appointment for added comfort, your provider will advise at the time of booking
During Your Treatment
A cooling air device may be used throughout treatment for added comfort. Your provider delivers Moxi's fractionated laser energy across the treatment area using a handheld device. Depending on the level of treatment, most patients describe the sensation as mild warmth with a brief prickling sensation, generally well tolerated. Treatment takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes depending on the area.
After Moxi Laser Treatment, What to Expect
Moxi's recovery is straightforward and predictable:
- Day 1: Skin may appear pink and feel warm, similar to a mild sunburn. This typically settles within a few hours.
- Days 1–3: Small microscopic dots (MENDZ) may be visible on the skin, these are the treated zones beginning to shed. Skin may feel slightly rough or dry.
- Days 3–5: MENDZ slough off naturally, revealing the refreshed, renewed skin beneath. This is when the glow begins.
- Makeup can be applied 24 hours after treatment.
- Apply a physical SPF 30+ daily, sun protection is essential during and after your treatment course.
- Avoid direct sun exposure and strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours post-treatment.
Moxi™ + BBL HEROic, The Unbeatable Pairing
For patients seeking the most comprehensive skin rejuvenation results, Moxi and BBL HEROic are Nova’s most powerful pairing, two advanced Sciton technologies that work synergistically for total skin renewal with minimal downtime.
- BBL HEROic targets pigment and vascular concerns, age spots, redness, rosacea, and sun damage.
- Moxi targets tone and texture, smoothing, brightening, and stimulating cellular renewal.
Together, they address skin quality from the surface and within, producing a comprehensive improvement in clarity, tone, texture, and radiance that neither treatment achieves alone. Most patients require 3–4 Moxi treatments and 1–2 BBL HEROic treatments in a corrective course, followed by periodic maintenance.
Moxi™ Results at Nova Skin & Wellness Centre
Real results from real clients at Nova Skin & Wellness Centre in Vancouver, BC. Every Moxi treatment is personalized to your skin type, concerns, and goals.
Individual results may vary. All treatments are performed under medical supervision.
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Frequently Asked Questions, Moxi™ Laser in Vancouver
Moxi pricing at Nova Skin & Wellness Centre varies depending on the treatment area and your personalized treatment plan. Pricing is discussed transparently at your consultation before any treatment begins.
For most patients, yes, particularly those in their 20s and 30s looking to address early pigmentation and maintain skin quality year-round, or those looking for a low-downtime maintenance treatment between more intensive procedures. Moxi delivers consistent, cumulative improvements in skin tone and texture with a simple post-care routine. Most patients report noticeable improvement in radiance and texture from their first session, with results that continue to develop over 4–6 weeks.
Moxi is a non-ablative fractional laser made by Sciton, the same company behind BBL HEROic and SkinTyte. It delivers fractionated laser energy to create controlled micro-treatment zones in the skin, triggering the body's natural healing response. The result is progressive improvement in skin tone, texture, and radiance, with low downtime and suitability for all skin types year-round.
Moxi and BBL HEROic address different concerns and are best understood as complementary. Moxi improves skin tone and texture through fractionated laser energy and cellular renewal. BBL HEROic targets pigment and blood vessels to reduce sunspots, redness, and rosacea. For comprehensive skin rejuvenation, many patients benefit most from both, used together or in sequence as part of a personalized treatment plan.
Over a series of treatments, Moxi produces meaningful improvements in skin quality that contribute to a more youthful appearance, smoother texture, more even tone, improved radiance, and reduced early sun damage. Long-term, regular Moxi treatments help slow the visible accumulation of skin aging, particularly when combined with consistent SPF use and a good skincare routine.
Recovery from Moxi is typically 3 to 5 days. Days 1 and 2 involve mild redness and warmth. Days 2 to 5, small microscopic dots (MENDZ) appear on the skin as the treated zones begin to shed, skin may feel slightly rough or dry. By days 4 to 5, the MENDZ have largely sloughed off, revealing the refreshed skin beneath. Makeup can be applied from 24 hours post-treatment. Most patients return to normal activities immediately.
When performed by a trained provider at the appropriate settings for your skin type, Moxi is a safe, well-controlled treatment. As a non-ablative fractional laser, it does not break the skin surface and carries significantly lower risk than ablative resurfacing treatments. As with any laser, sun exposure after treatment must be avoided and SPF applied consistently. Your provider will assess your skin and confirm that Moxi is appropriate for you before proceeding.
Moxi is suitable for adults of a wide age range. It is particularly popular with patients in their late 20s and 30s as a "prejuvenation" treatment, getting ahead of visible aging before it appears. It is equally effective for patients in their 40s, 50s, and beyond as a low-downtime maintenance treatment. Your provider will confirm suitability at your consultation.
The under-eye area is a delicate zone that requires care with any laser treatment. Moxi can be used near the eye area, but your provider will assess the specific concerns and suitability at your consultation. For under-eye concerns such as dark circles or hollowness, other treatments may be more appropriate. Your provider will discuss all relevant options.
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Nova Skin & Wellness Centre is located in South Granville, Vancouver, serving clients across Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, and the Lower Mainland.