The Ultimate Guide to Moxi Laser Recovery During the Winter Months
The Moxi laser has completely changed the game for "pre-juvenation" and texture correction in the aesthetic world. Because it is a gentle, fractionated laser, it delivers incredible results—smoothing fine lines, shrinking pores, and brightening the skin—with a fraction of the downtime required by older, more aggressive lasers.
Winter in Oklahoma City is the perfect time to book your Moxi sessions. However, healing from a laser treatment when the harsh, dry Oklahoma wind is whipping outside requires a little extra care.
If you have booked a Moxi treatment at KC Wellness, located inside Refined OKC, here is your ultimate guide to winter recovery and protecting your newly glowing skin.
Days 1-2: The "Sunburn" Phase
Immediately after your Moxi treatment, your face will feel quite warm, similar to a moderate sunburn. This is completely normal and means the laser energy is doing its job deep within your dermis.
What to do: Keep your skin cool and calm. Avoid taking a piping hot shower that first evening.
Winter Tip: Oklahoma homes are usually blasting the heater during the winter, which severely dries out the air. We highly recommend running a cool-mist humidifier in your bedroom while you sleep to keep your skin’s environment moist and comfortable.
Days 3-5: The "Sandpaper" Phase
By day three, the warmth will have subsided, and your skin will start to feel rough to the touch, much like a piece of fine-grit sandpaper. These are microscopic "mends"—tiny dots of treated tissue that are rising to the surface to be sloughed off.
What to do: Do not pick, scrub, or use harsh exfoliants. Let your body shed these cells naturally.
Winter Tip: This is when hydration is absolutely crucial. Because the winter air is already pulling moisture from your skin, you need to apply a rich, medical-grade barrier repair cream multiple times a day. We love using specialized SkinMedica products to lock in moisture and protect against the biting OKC wind.
Days 6-7: The Moxi Glow
As the microscopic mends flake away, you will be left with fresh, incredibly soft, and radiant skin.
What to do: You can return to your normal makeup and skincare routines, but remember that this new skin is delicate.
Winter Tip: Even though it is cold and overcast, winter sun still contains damaging UV rays. You must apply a broad-spectrum SPF every single morning before heading outside to protect your investment.
Accelerate Your Healing
Want to speed up the recovery process? We highly recommend adding a Red-Light Therapy session ($30.00) to your appointment. Red-light therapy boosts cellular energy and significantly reduces post-laser inflammation, getting you to that Moxi glow even faster.
Ready for Polished Skin?
Moxi Face & Neck treatments start at $550.00, or you can commit to a total transformation with a package of 3 for $1,500.00.
KC Wellness 13820 Wireless Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73134. (Located inside Refined OKC)
