Moxi & BBL Light Therapy
At PHI Medical Aesthetics, we believe that healthy skin is an investment in your long-term confidence. If your complexion is feeling a little dull, or you're noticing the lingering effects of sun exposure and environmental stressors, our advanced energy-based therapies can help hit the reset button.
What can Moxi & BBL address?
We offer both Moxi and BroadBand Light (BBL) treatments to safely repair damage, refine texture, and bring out your natural, healthy glow. When you visit us for an assessment, we'll evaluate your complexion and determine which technology (or combination) will yield the best results.
| Aesthetic Concern | Target Area |
|---|---|
| Uneven skin tone and texture | Full face |
| Sun damage and pigmentation | Face, neck, chest, and body |
| Vascular concerns and redness | Face, neck, and chest |
| Active acne breakouts & scarring | Face and upper body |
Meet the Moxi Laser: Your Skin's Reset Button
If you aren't quite ready for an aggressive laser treatment but want to stay ahead of the aging process, Moxi is the perfect "prejuvenation" option. It's a gentle, comfortable fractionated laser that helps maintain vibrant skin, refines pores, and prevents visible signs of aging before they settle in.
BroadBand Light (BBL): Clarity and Correction
(Note: In medical aesthetics, BBL stands for BroadBand Light — not a surgical procedure!)
BBL is a powerful, non-invasive light therapy that targets specific pigment and vascular structures in the skin to restore a brighter, clearer, and more even complexion. We utilize BBL Heroic to treat photodamage, redness, and sunspots, as well as Forever Clear BBL to target active acne bacteria.
The Power of Pairing: The Moxi + BBL Combo
While Moxi and BBL are incredible individually, pairing them together in a single session delivers unmatched results. BBL works at a pigment level to break up sunspots and calm vascular redness, while Moxi works at a textural level to stimulate collagen and smooth skin quality. Together, they offer complete 360-degree rejuvenation with minimal downtime.
What to Expect: Your Journey With Us
We ensure your treatment experience is comfortable, transparent, and personalized every step of the way.
In-Depth Skin Consultation
We start by examining your skin, discussing your medical history, and identifying specific areas of sun damage, redness, or texture concerns to design your custom treatment protocol.
Preparation & Numbing
Before Moxi sessions, we apply a topical numbing cream for about 30–45 minutes to ensure your session is virtually painless. BBL treatments are comfortably tolerated with a cooling gel and built-in sapphire cooling tip.
The Treatment
Your clinician gently glides the Moxi or BBL handpiece across the treatment area. You'll feel a mild warming sensation or light snapping feeling. A typical face session takes just 15 to 30 minutes.
Post-Care & Renewal (Days 1–5)
Right after treatment, your skin will feel warm, like a mild sunburn. Over days 2 through 4, tiny dark spots (microscopic epidermal necrotic debris, or MENDs) will appear as damaged pigment rises to the surface and naturally flakes off, revealing fresh, luminous skin.
Candidacy & Care Protocols
Your safety always comes first. Because energy-based devices interact directly with skin pigment, our clinical team enforces strict safety guidelines.
Which treatment is right for you?
| Feature | Moxi Laser | BroadBand Light (BBL) |
|---|---|---|
| Who is a good fit? | Safe for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) and year-round treatment. | Safe for skin phototypes I through IV. Untanned skin required. |
| Primary Focus | Texture, pore size, fine lines, and subtle rejuvenation. | Pigmentation, sunspots, brown spots, redness, and active acne. |
When to Wait
We need to postpone your laser or light treatment if you:
- Have taken Accutane (Isotretinoin) within the last 6 months.
- Are currently pregnant or breastfeeding (BBL).
- Have a active sunburn, recent tan, or used self-tanning products in the last 4 weeks.
- Are taking light-sensitizing medications or have active skin infections in the treatment area.
Preparing for Your Session: Pre-Treatment Checklist
- 4 Weeks Before: Strictly avoid direct sun exposure, tanning beds, spray tans, and gradual tanning lotions.
- 1 Week Before: Pause active topical skincare ingredients like Retin-A, Retinoids, AHA/BHA acids, and harsh exfoliants.
- Day Of: Arrive with clean skin, free of lotion, perfume, or makeup. Male patients undergoing Moxi face treatments should shave clean the morning of treatment.
Post-Treatment Care & Aftercare
| Care Category | Instructions & Restrictions |
|---|---|
| Sun Protection | Apply a physical broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily. Avoid direct sun exposure for 14 days post-treatment. Wear a wide-brimmed hat outdoors. |
| Gentle Cleansing | Wash twice daily using lukewarm water and a gentle, non-foaming cleanser using your fingertips only. Pat dry gently. |
| What to Avoid | No picking, scrubbing, or using exfoliating brushes as MENDs flake off. Avoid hot tubs, saunas, heavy sweating, and active exercise for 48 hours. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Moxi is a gentle fractionated laser designed to improve skin texture, fine lines, and early signs of aging across all skin types. BBL (BroadBand Light) uses intense pulsed light to target deeper pigment, redness, broken capillaries, and sun damage.
Yes! Combining Moxi and BBL in the same appointment is often called the ultimate skin refresh. BBL targets discoloration and vascular redness, while Moxi smooths skin texture and promotes long-term collagen renewal.
BBL has virtually zero downtime — you can return to work and wear makeup immediately. Moxi has minimal downtime of about 3 to 5 days, during which your skin may feel warm and develop a light bronzed texture before naturally sloughing off.
Moxi treatments are performed with a topical numbing cream applied beforehand, making the experience feel like a light prickling or warming sensation. BBL requires no numbing and feels like a quick, warm rubber band snap against the skin.
While many patients notice a visible brightness and glow after a single session, a initial series of 3 to 4 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart is recommended for corrective results, followed by periodic maintenance treatments 1–2 times a year.
Important Disclaimer: Laser and light therapies are medical procedures. Individual results vary based on age, skin condition, and lifestyle factors. Suitability for any treatment is determined during a thorough medical consultation. Results are not guaranteed.