MOXI™ laser treatment focuses on maintaining and enhancing your skin’s natural clarity before more advanced concerns develop. At Lycia Thornburg, MD Dermatology, this gentle, non-ablative technology is used to address uneven tone, early sun damage, and subtle texture changes in a way that feels approachable and low-disruption to your routine. Dr. Lycia Thornburg customizes each session based on how your skin responds and what it needs over time, helping you achieve a brighter, smoother appearance while supporting long-term skin vitality.
Support and Maintain Healthier,
More Resilient Skin
MOXI is a non-ablative fractional laser that supports skin health while addressing early signs of sun damage and aging. It delivers controlled laser energy into the skin, creating microscopic zones of stimulation that trigger your body’s natural repair response. This process encourages collagen production and cellular turnover, helping your skin become smoother, clearer, and more even over time. Because MOXI is gentle and highly customizable, it fits easily into a preventive approach, helping you maintain healthy skin before significant damage occurs.
MOXI Treats:
- Early signs of sun damage and UV exposure
- Uneven skin tone and pigmentation irregularities
- Dull, tired-looking skin lacking radiance
- Rough or uneven skin texture
- Fine lines and early signs of aging
- Mild discoloration and sunspots
- Preventative skin aging concerns
- Overall loss of skin clarity and brightness
Your MOXI Treatment at Thornburg MD Dermatology
Your experience begins with a thoughtful consultation, during which our providers take the time to understand your skin, your history of sun exposure, and what you want to achieve. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatments. Instead, we curate a plan that supports both immediate improvement and long-term skin health, meeting you where you are while helping you move forward. From there, your treatment is carefully guided every step of the way.
Treatment
Your skin is first cleansed, and a numbing cream may be applied to keep you comfortable. Our providers then glide the MOXI handpiece evenly across the treatment area to deliver controlled, non-ablative laser energy into the skin. This creates microscopic zones of stimulation without damaging surrounding tissue. You may feel a warm, prickling sensation as the device passes over your skin. The process is precise and typically completed within 20 to 30 minutes.
Recovery
After treatment, your skin may appear slightly red and feel warm, similar to a mild sunburn, for the first 24 hours. Over the next few days, you may notice a rough, sandpaper-like texture as your skin begins to slough off and renew itself. Most patients resume normal activities immediately with minimal interruption. Our providers will guide you on gentle skincare habits, hydration, and strict sun protection to support healing and protect your results during this phase.
Results
You’ll begin to notice a brighter, smoother appearance within a few days as your skin sheds damaged cells and reveals a more even tone. Collagen stimulation continues beneath the surface, with improvements developing over several weeks. For optimal results, a series of three to four treatments spaced a few weeks apart is often recommended. With proper maintenance and sun protection, your results can be long-lasting.
Benefits of MOXI:
- Gentle, non-ablative treatment with minimal downtime
- Safe for a wide range of skin types and tones
- Customizable settings based on your skin goals
- Supports collagen production and long-term skin health
- Effective for both prevention and early correction
- Can be performed year-round with proper sun protection
- Quick treatment sessions that fit into your schedule
- Natural-looking results that enhance, not alter, your features
Reveal Brighter, Smoother Skin With MOXI in Rapid City
Caring for your skin proactively can make a meaningful difference in how it looks and performs over time. At Lycia Thornburg, MD Dermatology, Dr. Lycia Thornburg combines years of clinical experience with a measured, personalized approach to treatments like MOXI™, ensuring each recommendation is appropriate for your skin’s current condition and future goals. This gentle laser option is often chosen to maintain clarity, improve overall tone, and support healthy skin before more advanced concerns arise. If you are ready to take a more intentional approach to your skin in Rapid City, schedule your MOXI consultation and explore a plan designed around you.
