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Skin laser cheat sheet.

Six of our most-requested skin treatments at a glance, what each one treats and exactly how much downtime to plan for. Use it to pick the right laser for your goals and your calendar.

Moxi

Non-ablative fractional laser, the everyday glow.

Low

Treats

  • •Early sun damage & uneven tone
  • •Mild pigmentation and dullness
  • •Texture refinement & pre-juvenation
  • •Safe for all skin types, year-round

Downtime

1–3 days of pink, sandpaper-like texture; makeup at 24 hours.

BBL (BroadBand Light)

Photofacial for pigment, redness and vascular concerns.

Low

Treats

  • •Brown spots & sun damage
  • •Diffuse redness, rosacea & broken capillaries
  • •Tone correction on face, chest, hands
  • •Long-term skin-aging prevention (Forever Young)

Downtime

No real downtime, pigment darkens & flakes off over 5–7 days; redness fades same day.

Halo

Hybrid fractional laser, non-ablative + ablative in one pass.

Moderate

Treats

  • •Sun damage and discoloration
  • •Fine lines & enlarged pores
  • •Uneven texture and dull skin
  • •Mild acne scarring

Downtime

4–7 days: 2–3 days swelling/redness, then bronzing and micro-peeling.

SkinPen with PDRN

Medical microneedling paired with salmon-DNA regenerative serum.

Low

Treats

  • •Acne scars & overall texture
  • •Fine lines and crepey skin
  • •Pore size and laxity
  • •Boosted healing, glow & collagen via PDRN

Downtime

1–3 days of pinkness and tightness; makeup at 24 hours.

CoolPeel CO2

Fractional CO2 resurfacing, without the traditional CO2 downtime.

Moderate

Treats

  • •Fine lines & wrinkles
  • •Sun damage and texture
  • •Enlarged pores
  • •Mild scarring & dull skin

Downtime

2–4 days of redness and light flaking; back to normal makeup by day 3–4.

Helix Fusion CO2

Deep fractional CO2 resurfacing, our most transformative laser.

Advanced

Treats

  • •Moderate to deep wrinkles
  • •Significant sun damage & laxity
  • •Acne and surgical scars
  • •Full skin resurfacing & tightening

Downtime

7–10 days: 3–5 days of swelling, oozing & redness, then peeling; pink tone can last 2–4 weeks.

Quick Reference

Downtime at a glance.

TreatmentBest ForDowntime
MoxiEarly sun damage & uneven tone1–3 days of pink, sandpaper-like texture; makeup at 24 hours.
BBL (BroadBand Light)Brown spots & sun damageNo real downtime, pigment darkens & flakes off over 5–7 days; redness fades same day.
HaloSun damage and discoloration4–7 days: 2–3 days swelling/redness, then bronzing and micro-peeling.
SkinPen with PDRNAcne scars & overall texture1–3 days of pinkness and tightness; makeup at 24 hours.
CoolPeel CO2Fine lines & wrinkles2–4 days of redness and light flaking; back to normal makeup by day 3–4.
Helix Fusion CO2Moderate to deep wrinkles7–10 days: 3–5 days of swelling, oozing & redness, then peeling; pink tone can last 2–4 weeks.

Downtime estimates are typical ranges: actual recovery varies by skin type, treatment settings and aftercare. Your provider will personalize the plan at consultation.

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