Moxi Laser and BBL in Oak Lawn, IL
Even tone, less makeup.
The Moxi laser works on tone and texture. BBL, or BroadBand Light, works on brown spots and redness. Your provider may suggest one, or both.
Not sure what you need? Start with your concern
- Moxi about 60 minutes, BBL about 45
- Easiest to start fall to spring
- Consult first
Does Moxi or BBL hurt, and is it safe for my skin tone?
Is it safe for my skin tone?
Laser and light work on pigment, so your skin type and recent sun matter. Your provider checks both at the consult and sets the treatment for your skin. A fresh tan means waiting.
Does it hurt?
BBL feels like quick, warm snaps, like a rubber band. Moxi feels warm and prickly as the handpiece moves. Ask about numbing at your consult.
How much does it cost?
It depends on whether you need Moxi, BBL or both, and how many sessions. It is priced at your consult.
Moxi laser for tone and texture
Moxi is a gentle laser skin resurfacing treatment. It suits early sun damage, dull skin and uneven texture. Some people call it a laser facial.
After a session, your skin looks pink and feels warm. For a few days it can feel like fine sandpaper as treated skin flakes away. Plans are a short series, a few weeks apart.
BBL laser for brown spots and redness
BBL stands for BroadBand Light. It is a type of IPL, or intense pulsed light. It targets brown spots, sun damage and redness. People also call it a BBL photofacial or an IPL photofacial.
Brown spots turn darker for a few days, then flake off over about a week. Here, BBL means a skin treatment. It has nothing to do with the body surgery that shares the letters.
See every option for sun spots and dark spots.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Questions about Moxi and BBL? Ask them at your consult. Walk-ins welcome, Tuesday to Saturday.
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When to start Moxi or BBL
Laser and light need skin that has not been in the sun. Fall through spring is the easiest time for a series. Treated skin has to stay out of the sun between sessions.
Wear sunscreen every day during your series. A recent tan means waiting before your first session.
What happens at a Moxi or BBL visit
- 01
Skin check
Your provider looks at your skin and asks about recent sun, tanning and medicines.
- 02
Getting ready
Your face is cleaned. Ask how your skin will be numbed for Moxi.
- 03
The treatment
You wear eye protection the whole time. BBL feels like warm snaps. Moxi feels warm as the handpiece moves.
- 04
Afterward
Pink, warm skin for a few hours. Gentle skin care and sunscreen.
Moxi vs BBL vs chemical peels
All three work on sun damage and tone. They get there in different ways.
| Question | Moxi | BBL | Chemical peel |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A gentle resurfacing laser | Broad light, a type of IPL | An acid solution brushed on the skin |
| Good for | Tone, texture, early sun damage | Brown spots and redness | Dullness, acne marks, dark spots |
| Feels like | Warmth | Quick, warm snaps | Tingling or warmth for a few minutes |
| After | Pink, then a sandpaper feel for a few days | Spots darken and flake for about a week | None to a week of peeling, by depth |
| Visit | About 60 minutes | About 45 minutes | About 45 to 120 minutes |
See chemical peels, or the VI Peel for a medium-depth peel.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Questions about Moxi and BBL? Ask them at your consult. Walk-ins welcome, Tuesday to Saturday.
“…she and her staff are incredibly professional, friendly, and genuinely care about their clients.”
Who should wait before Moxi or BBL
Tell your provider first, and wait, if any of these apply:
- You have a tan or a sunburn, or used self-tanner in the last two weeks.
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You take a medicine that makes you sun-sensitive, or took isotretinoin in the last six months.
- You have an active cold sore or rash on the area.
Melasma needs extra care, because light and heat can make it darker. See the gentler options for melasma.
Moxi and BBL aftercare
- Wear SPF 30 or higher every day, and stay out of direct sun while you heal.
- Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer. Skip retinol and acids until your provider says you can.
- Let dark spots and rough skin flake off on their own. Don't pick or scrub.
- Makeup can usually go on the next day.
Call us if you see blisters, crusting or redness that gets worse after the first day.
Who treats you
Who does your Moxi or BBL
Your first visit is a skin check with the provider who treats you. Ask which one they suggest and how many sessions.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Tell us what bothers you about your skin. The front desk calls or texts you back to set a time.
“The staff was professional, kind, and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire visit. The clinic is beautiful, clean, and very welcoming.”
What is the difference between Moxi and BBL?
Moxi is a gentle laser for tone and texture: early sun damage, dull skin and rough patches. BBL, or BroadBand Light, is a light treatment for brown spots and redness. Both are done as a series. At Magic FemTouch MedSpa in Oak Lawn, your provider suggests one or both after a skin check.
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Questions
Moxi and BBL questions
Is BBL the same as IPL?
BBL is a type of IPL, or intense pulsed light. It uses broad light to target brown spots and redness. The name stands for BroadBand Light.
Is BBL the same as a Brazilian butt lift?
No. At a med spa, BBL means BroadBand Light, a light treatment for the skin. It involves no surgery and no needles.
How much downtime is there after Moxi?
Skin looks pink and feels warm for a few hours. For a few days it can feel rough, like fine sandpaper, as treated skin flakes away. Most people wear makeup the next day.
Can you do Moxi and BBL together?
Some plans pair them in one visit, one after the other. That works on spots, redness and texture at once. Ask at your skin check whether that suits your skin.
How many Moxi or BBL sessions will I need?
Most plans are a short series, a few weeks apart. Your provider gives you the number at the consult. Many people book one session a year after that to keep up with new sun damage.
Does BBL hurt?
Most people describe each pulse as a quick, warm snap, like a rubber band. Areas over bone feel stronger. The warmth fades within a few hours.
Can Moxi help with melasma?
Melasma needs a careful plan, because heat and light can make it darker. Your provider decides whether a gentle setting, a mild peel or another option suits your skin. Daily sunscreen matters as much as any treatment.
Visit
Moxi and BBL on 95th Street, Oak Lawn
6830 W 95th St, between Ridgeland and Harlem. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome, Tuesday to Saturday.
| Tuesday | 12 – 7 pm |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Thursday | 12 – 7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Sunday, Monday | Closed |
Getting here
Rough drive times with light traffic.
- Chicago Ridge, Burbank, BridgeviewSouth on Ridgeland or Harlem to 95th. About 5 minutes.
- Worth, Palos Hills, Palos HeightsNorth on Harlem Avenue. About 5 to 10 minutes.
- Hickory HillsEast on 95th Street. About 5 minutes.
- Evergreen Park, Beverly, Mount GreenwoodWest on 95th Street. About 10 to 15 minutes.
Book a visit
Request an appointment
The front desk calls or texts you back during opening hours, Tuesday to Saturday.
- Consult first, then the plan
- Walk-ins welcome
- Free parking
“The entire office is always very warm, welcoming, and professional. Everyone is extremely attentive and always answers all of my questions.”