Choosing among MOXI, HALO, and CO2 resurfacing is easier when you start with what you want to change about your skin. In Chicago, Illinois, Northwestern Plastic Surgery offers aesthetic services that include all three technologies, giving us options for concerns ranging from early sun damage and uneven tone to more established texture changes and scarring. Ariana De Jesus, our aesthetician and laser technician, has worked in skincare since 2018 and brings that experience to our aesthetic team.
When Might MOXI Make Sense?
MOXI is a non-ablative fractional laser used for uneven texture, pigmentation, early sun damage, and early signs of aging. It is appropriate for all skin types, can be used year-round, and involves minimal downtime.
For someone interested in a lighter resurfacing option, MOXI may fit well into a skin-maintenance plan or provide a starting point for addressing early changes. It can also appeal to people who cannot comfortably set aside significant time for recovery.
How Is HALO Different?
HALO combines two types of laser energy in a fractionated procedure. It can address several visible changes at once, including sun damage, discoloration, uneven tone and texture, fine lines, wrinkles, and the appearance of enlarged pores.
If you’re comparing laser skin resurfacing options, consider the combination of issues you hope to improve rather than focusing only on the device name. HALO may enter the conversation when both tone and texture are priorities.
What Does CO2 Resurfacing Address?
SmartSkin CO2 uses customizable laser energy for wrinkles, pigmentation, age spots, blotchy skin, scars, acne scars, stretch marks, and some facial skin laxity.
Its purpose is different from surgery. A facelift repositions facial tissues, while resurfacing focuses more directly on the appearance of the skin. This distinction is also important when considering minimally invasive treatments after a facelift, since concerns such as texture and discoloration may remain even after facial contours have been addressed surgically.
How Do We Narrow Down Your Options?
Instead of assuming one laser is right for everyone, our aesthetic team considers factors such as:
- The changes you want to improve
- Your skin type
- Pigmentation, texture, scarring, or signs of aging
- The amount of downtime that works for your schedule
- Previous skin procedures or aesthetic care
Our minimally invasive procedures provide several ways to address facial aging and skin quality. Looking at your skin as a whole helps us recommend an approach based on your needs rather than the popularity of a particular device.
Compare Laser Resurfacing Options in Chicago
Not sure whether MOXI, HALO, or CO2 resurfacing fits what you have in mind? Contact us to discuss your skin goals with our team at Northwestern Plastic Surgery in Chicago. Call 312-695-6022 to explore which option may suit the changes you want to address and the recovery that works for you.