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Treatments

Clinic and at-home treatments reviewed for evidence, cost, and real-world results.

Not medical advice. Content is based on personal experience and published research. Always consult a qualified dermatologist before starting any new treatment or regimen.

Energy-Based Devices

White handpiece with a broad flat applicator head and a folded towel on an empty treatment bed
Energy-Based Devices

Onda Coolwaves

Not my body route.

Not For Me
Evidence: Emerging
Research-OnlyPain: Mild · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie hasn't tried this treatment personally — pricing varies by clinic and provider in the UAE. Ask for a quote at consultation.
Gloved hand moving a smooth rounded radiofrequency handpiece along the neck and jaw of a woman with eyes closed
Energy-Based Devices

RF Skin Tightening

Verify the machine before judging it.

Approach With Caution
Evidence: Moderate
Editor TriedPain: Mild · Downtime: None · Moxie paid AED 8,000 for one Thermage session on her belly in March 2025, while travelling. This is her personal treatment cost; UAE pricing for the devices covered here has not yet been verified.
Profile of a woman lying with eyes closed as a gloved hand rests an ultrasound handpiece on her forehead over clear gel
Energy-Based Devices

Sofwave

Gentler, but too muted for me.

Not For Me
Evidence: Moderate
Editor TriedPain: Moderate · Downtime: None · Moxie's cost: AED 9,500. One session in Moxie's case.
Profile of a woman with eyes closed as a gloved hand presses a round-tipped radiofrequency handpiece to her cheek
Energy-Based Devices

Thermage

Too painful for too little payoff.

Not For Me
Evidence: Strong
Editor TriedPain: High · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie cost: AED 8,000 for abdomen/belly, one session. Many clinics position maintenance as roughly yearly.
Woman lying with eyes closed as a gloved hand holds an ultrasound handpiece under her jawline, a screen glowing behind
Energy-Based Devices

Ultherapy

Subtle lift, serious operator risk.

Love It
Evidence: Strong
Editor TriedPain: High · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie cost: AED 9,500 for one full face/neck session. Maintenance: Moxie sees once yearly or every 18 months as reasonable.
A woman with eyes closed as a gloved hand glides a radiofrequency handpiece across her cheek
Energy-Based Devices

Volnewmer

Interesting, but verify the device and settings.

Worth Exploring
Evidence: Emerging
Research-OnlyPain: Mild · Downtime: None · Moxie hasn't tried this treatment personally — pricing varies by clinic and provider in the UAE. Ask for a quote at consultation. Pricing variables include number of shots/passes, area and device version.
Gloved hand gliding a square-headed radiofrequency handpiece along the jaw of a woman with eyes closed
Energy-Based Devices

Xerf

Promising, but still verify everything.

Worth Exploring
Evidence: Limited
Research-OnlyPain: Mild · Downtime: None · Moxie hasn't tried this treatment personally — pricing varies by clinic and provider in the UAE. Ask for a quote at consultation.

Injectable Fillers & Biostimulators

Prefilled syringes of clear gel beside a sealed sterile pouch on a steel tray over a grey towel
Injectable Fillers & Biostimulators

HA Dermal Fillers

Useful, but very easy to overdo.

Approach With Caution
Evidence: Strong
Editor TriedPain: Mild · Downtime: Varies significantly by area: cheeks/chin/temples typically 1-2 days of mild swelling; lips and under-eye/tear trough areas swell and bruise more and can take 3-5+ days to settle; any area can have longer bruising in people prone to it. · Moxie's cost: about AED 2,500 per 1 ml Juvederm. Varies by syringe count, product and area. Volumes used: lips 0.3ml, chin about 0.6ml, temples 1ml, under-eye a trace amount (0.1-0.2ml) using leftover product; cheek support came from leftover chin-syringe product, not a separate purchase. Not a fixed course — best approached in staged, conservative reviews. Moxie's filler largely metabolized within 6-12 months, according to her dermatologist. Figures are market estimates, not quotes.
Glass vials of clear liquid and white powder with a syringe on a steel tray over a grey towel
Injectable Fillers & Biostimulators

Jalupro

Nice glow, not necessary.

Not For Me
Evidence: Moderate
Editor TriedPain: Mild · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie's cost: AED 1,000-1,200 while traveling. UAE market pricing not yet verified - clinic pricing may differ significantly. Maintenance not required from Moxie's point of view. Figures are market estimates, not quotes.
Woman with deep brown skin resting on a treatment bed before her appointment, eyes closed, hands folded
Injectable Fillers & Biostimulators

Profhilo

Not tried.

Worth Exploring
Evidence: Moderate
Research-OnlyPain: Mild · Downtime: 1-2 days · Personal cost: not yet available — Moxie has not finalized this figure. UAE market pricing is not currently available; confirm directly with your clinic. Pricing variables include number of syringes, areas treated and doctor seniority.
Prefilled syringe of opaque white gel lying flat beside a single bead of the gel on a steel tray
Injectable Fillers & Biostimulators

Radiesse

Subtle support without the filler face.

Love It
Evidence: Strong
Editor TriedPain: Mild · Downtime: 3-5 days · Moxie's cost: AED 3,600 face + AED 3,600 neck (AED 7,200 total), one session each. Maintenance is clinic-specific — figures are Moxie's own reference point, not a quote.

Laser & Light Treatments

Woman in protective goggles on a treatment bed as a gloved hand holds a white laser handpiece above her cheek
Laser & Light Treatments

Fractional CO2 Laser

Effective for the right candidate, but the downtime is real.

Worth Exploring
Evidence: Moderate
Research-OnlyPain: High · Downtime: 1-2 weeks · Moxie hasn't tried this treatment personally — pricing varies by clinic and provider in the UAE. Ask for a quote at consultation. Pricing variables include scar severity, face versus under-eye/spot treatment, anesthesia and number of sessions.
Woman in protective goggles with a soft warm flash glowing from a square handpiece held near her cheek
Laser & Light Treatments

IPL / Intense Pulsed Light

Useful for some, not my route.

Not For Me
Evidence: Moderate
Research-OnlyPain: Mild · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie hasn't tried this treatment personally — pricing varies by clinic and provider in the UAE. Ask for a quote at consultation. Pricing variables include area, device, number of sessions and practitioner level.
Woman lying with eyes closed as a gloved hand rolls a laser handpiece with a soft blue glow across her cheek
Laser & Light Treatments

Moxi Laser

Promising, but not one-size-fits-all.

Worth Exploring
Evidence: Emerging
Research-OnlyPain: Mild · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie hasn't tried this treatment personally — pricing varies by clinic and provider in the UAE. Ask for a quote at consultation. Pricing variables include face versus face/neck, combination with BBL, and number of passes.
Woman in dark protective goggles with faint cheek redness as a laser handpiece is held just above her skin
Laser & Light Treatments

Nd:YAG Vascular Laser

Vascular-specific, not general glow.

Worth Exploring
Evidence: Moderate
Research-OnlyPain: Moderate · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie hasn't tried this treatment personally — pricing varies by clinic and provider in the UAE. Ask for a quote at consultation.
Profile of a woman in dark protective goggles as a laser handpiece on an articulated arm is held above her cheek
Laser & Light Treatments

Q-Switch / Pico Laser

Helpful, but maintenance decides everything.

Not For Me
Evidence: Moderate
Editor TriedPain: Moderate · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie's cost: about AED 2,500 — use as Moxie's recalled reference only. Full course depends on pigment type and number of sessions. Maintenance-wise, sunscreen and pigment-safe skincare are non-negotiable.