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Post-Summer Skin Recovery: How BBL HEROic™and MOXI® Can Help

Rick J. Smith, MD Blog Post-Summer Skin Recovery: How BBL HEROic™and MOXI® Can Help
Post-Summer Skin Recovery: How BBL HEROic™and MOXI® Can Help

Summer is full of things worth holding onto. Long days outside, time at the lake, vacations, and backyard barbecues. Unfortunately, your skin often hangs onto summer, too.

Even if you’ve been diligent about sunscreen, months of UV exposure can leave behind:

Fine lines may appear more noticeable, and your skin’s texture may not feel as smooth as it did a few months ago.

The good news is that fall is an ideal time to give your skin a fresh start.

At the office of Rick J. Smith, MD, licensed medical esthetician Jennifer Edwards offers advanced laser treatments using BBL HEROic™ and MOXI® to help reverse visible signs of sun damage while restoring a brighter complexion.

What summer leaves behind

Sun damage appears gradually.

You may notice that your skin looks dull, your complexion has become uneven, or freckles and brown spots seem darker than they did in the spring. Redness may linger across your cheeks or nose, and fine lines may seem more apparent after months spent outdoors.

These changes are common, but they don’t have to become permanent.

BBL targets what the sun leaves behind

BBL, which stands for BroadBand Light, uses controlled pulses of light to target unwanted pigment and redness beneath the skin’s surface.

As your body naturally removes those treated pigment cells, many people notice a more even complexion with brighter-looking skin. BBL can also improve the appearance of: 

MOXI helps refresh and renew

While BBL focuses primarily on discoloration, MOXI addresses the overall quality of your skin.

This gentle fractional laser creates microscopic treatment zones that stimulate your skin’s natural renewal process. As new skin cells replace older, sun-damaged ones, many people notice smoother texture, a more radiant complexion, and softer early signs of aging. 

MOXI also stimulates collagen production, helping your skin continue improving over time.

Because MOXI involves minimal downtime and works well for all skin types, it has become a popular option for people who want noticeable improvement without an extended recovery.

Why they work so well together

BBL and MOXI complement each other.

BBL addresses unwanted pigment and redness, while MOXI improves tone, texture, and overall skin quality. Together, they create a comprehensive approach to skin rejuvenation that neither treatment can provide alone.

That’s one reason Jennifer frequently recommends combining the two treatments for people looking to reverse summer sun damage and maintain healthier-looking skin year-round.

Is fall really the best time?

In many cases, yes.

After spending less time in direct sunlight, your skin is often in a better position to recover from laser treatments. Cooler weather also makes it easier to protect your healing skin from additional UV exposure, helping you maximize your results.

That doesn’t mean you should stop wearing sunscreen. In fact, daily sun protection remains one of the most important ways to preserve your refreshed complexion.

Your treatment should be as unique as your skin

No two people experience sun damage in the same way. 

That’s why every treatment at Rick J. Smith, MD, begins with a personalized consultation. 

Jennifer evaluates your skin, discusses your goals, and recommends whether BBL HEROic, MOXI, a combination of both, or one of our other advanced skin treatments is the best approach for achieving natural-looking results.

If summer left its mark on your skin, now is the perfect time to refresh your complexion. Schedule a consultation with the team at Rick J. Smith, MD, in East Lansing, Michigan, and discover how today’s advanced laser treatments can help your skin look as vibrant as you feel.

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