Pre & Post Care Moxi and BBL Laser

5–7 Days Before Treatment

• Avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning, and self-tanners
• Discontinue retinols, tretinoin, glycolic acids, exfoliants, and other potentially irritating skincare unless otherwise directed
• Avoid waxing, chemical peels, or aggressive treatments in the treatment area
• Stay well hydrated

Inform Your Provider If You:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have a history of cold sores/herpes simplex
• Have used Accutane within the last 6–12 months
• Have active rashes, infections, or open wounds
• Recently had significant sun exposure or a tan

Day of Treatment

• Arrive with clean skin free of makeup, lotion, SPF, or self-tanner
• Wear comfortable clothing
• You may take Tylenol prior to treatment if approved by your provider

What to Expect

It is normal to experience:

• Redness similar to a sunburn
• Warmth/tightness
• Mild swelling
• “Sandpaper” texture or tiny dark spots (MENDS) that appear bronzed before naturally flaking off
• Temporary darkening of pigment

These effects typically resolve within 5–7 days.

First 24–48 Hours

• Keep skin clean, cool, and hydrated
• Use gentle cleanser and moisturizer only
• Avoid heat:
• Hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and intense exercise.
• Do not scrub, exfoliate, or pick at the skin
• Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours or until skin feels comfortable

• Wear SPF 30+ daily and reapply regularly
• Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 1–2 weeks
• Wear hats and protective clothing outdoors

*Failure to protect your skin from the sun may increase the risk of hyperpigmentation and compromise results.

Avoid for 5–7 Days:

• Retinols/tretinoin
• Exfoliating acids
• Scrubs
• Benzoyl peroxide
• Harsh active ingredients

Recommended:

• Gentle cleanser
• Hydrating moisturizer
• Mineral SPF
• Hydrating serums as tolerated

• Do NOT pick or scratch treated skin
• Do NOT prematurely exfoliate flaking skin
• Do NOT use tanning beds or self-tanner during healing

Please contact us if you experience:

• Excessive swelling
• Blistering
• Signs of infection
• Severe discomfort
• Persistent redness beyond expected healing
• Any unexpected reaction or concern

• Skin may appear brighter and smoother within days
• Pigment and texture continue improving over several weeks
• Best results are typically achieved with a series of treatments and consistent skincare/SPF use

Thank you for trusting us with your skin!