Facial Lasers in Chicago

Moxi by Sciton is our newest laser. It is a non-ablative fractional laser, which means it creates thousands of tiny treatment zones beneath the surface without removing the outer layer of skin. Your skin repairs those zones with fresh, healthy cells and new collagen.

• Brightens: fades early sun damage and brown spots for clearer skin
• Evens tone: softens blotchiness and discoloration
• Refines texture: smoother, softer skin and a more polished glow
• Prevents: a favorite for patients in their twenties and thirties who want to stay ahead of aging

Moxi is gentle enough for all skin types, including deeper skin tones, and works on the face, neck, chest, hands and arms. Because it is so gentle, it can be done year round, not just in winter. Most patients feel warmth and light prickling, look like they have a mild sunburn for a day or two, then notice rough, dry skin that flakes away by about day five to seven to reveal brighter skin.

How many treatments? Many patients see a difference after one, and we usually recommend a series of two to four, then maintenance every few months. Read more in our guide to the Moxi laser in Chicago.

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Halo Tribrid is our most comprehensive laser treatment. It combines the gentle Moxi laser with HALO, which works a little deeper, so a single session can refine texture, even tone, correct pigmentation and support deeper skin renewal.

• Refines texture: smoother skin and softer-looking pores
• Evens tone: fades sun damage, brown spots and blotchiness
• Renews: encourages fresh cells and new collagen beneath the surface

We treat the face, neck or chest, on their own or in combination. Add Airessence PDGF+, a pharmaceutical-grade growth factor, to help boost collagen, support faster healing and enhance rejuvenation.

Is it right for me? Halo Tribrid is a step up from Moxi alone, with a stronger result and a few more days of recovery. Expect redness and swelling at first, then bronzing and flaking as your skin renews. Fall and winter are ideal in Chicago, when there is less sun on healing skin.

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Sofwave uses Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Technology to deliver controlled energy to the depth where collagen lives, while an integrated cooling system protects the skin's surface.

• Lift and tighten: helps lift sagging skin, particularly at the neck, jawline and brows
• Smooth: diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Refine: improves texture and tone for a more even complexion

How many treatments? Typically one to two, depending on your skin. When will I see results? Collagen regeneration can take up to 12 weeks, so expect ongoing improvement over the three months after treatment. Compare it with Morpheus8 in our guide to Morpheus8 vs Sofwave.

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Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy. The fine needles deliver heat beneath the surface to stimulate collagen and elastin deep in the skin, treating both the surface and the deeper layers at once.

• Skin tightening: a more lifted, youthful appearance
• Texture refinement: smoother skin and less visible pores
• Scar reduction: helps soften acne and other scarring
• Wrinkle reduction: fewer fine lines through new collagen
• Tone: a more uniform complexion

Morpheus8 is a non-surgical procedure with minimal downtime, which makes it a popular alternative to more invasive options.

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Intense Pulsed Light uses broad-spectrum light to target pigment and blood vessels in the skin.

• Pigmentation correction: fades age spots, freckles and sun damage
• Vascular therapy: reduces broken blood vessels and spider veins
• Rosacea: can notably reduce redness
• Collagen stimulation: softens fine lines
• Texture: a smoother, more even tone

IPL is effective on the face, neck, chest and hands, and you can return to regular activities straight after. See how it compares in IPL vs Laser Genesis.

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Laser Genesis gently heats the skin to encourage new collagen and healthy cell turnover. It is often called the lunch-break procedure because there is no downtime.

• Refined pores: collagen growth helps tighten the look of enlarged pores
• Softened fine lines: a gradual, natural-looking improvement
• Diminished redness: reduces discoloration from rosacea and sun damage
• Radiance: restores the skin's natural luminosity

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Forma is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen and improve skin laxity, with no surgery, scars or downtime.

• Tightening and lifting: for the face, neck and body, with many patients noticing more defined cheekbones and jawline
• Elasticity: helps reduce the look of wrinkles and sagging

Used regularly, Forma helps delay the natural aging process and continues to build collagen over time.

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We offer two ways to treat spider veins. Laser treatment is a precision treatment that targets facial telangiectasia (visible vessels), leg spider veins and vascular lesions with concentrated light energy, without damaging the surrounding tissue. On the face, these vessels are often too small and too close to the surface for other methods.

Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment designed to reduce the appearance of spider veins, most commonly on the legs. Over time, treated veins fade. Compression stockings should be worn after treatment, so please bring them with you to your appointment.

Visible veins can appear after pregnancy, with medication use, hormonal changes, weight changes or long periods of sitting or standing, and genetics play a big role too.

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