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.
Bioregenerative
PRP Facial
Pain: Moderate · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie's cost: AED 600. Per session, recalled cost only. Maintenance is optional; Moxie does not see it as essential for her.
Stem Cell Therapy
Personal cost: not applicable — Moxie has not tried it. Published stem cell treatments vary hugely by product type, delivery route (topical, injected or IV) and clinic, so a single AED figure would be misleading. Get a written, itemized quote from the clinic before booking rather than relying on a published estimate.
Chemical Exfoliation & Peels
Cosmelan Peel
Pain: Moderate · Downtime: 1-2 weeks · Family cost recorded: AED 3,000 (mother's treatment, not Moxie's own)
Superficial Peel
Pain: Mild · Downtime: 1-2 days · Generally not pricey — you can buy exfoliants, pads or peeling solutions over amazon, ranging from 80-150AED.
TCA Peel
Pain: Moderate · Downtime: 1-2 weeks · Not applicable — Moxie has not tried this; UAE market pricing not yet verified, and clinic pricing may differ significantly.
Energy-Based Devices
Endolift
Pain: Moderate · Downtime: 3-5 days · Moxie recalls roughly AED 16,000-18,000 total across face, neck, belly and back. Separate recalled costs include about AED 3,500 for face and AED 6,000 for belly.
HIFU (Generic / Non-Branded Devices)
Pain: High (varies by device and operator settings) · Downtime: 1-2 days (varies by device/settings) · Moxie hasn't tried this treatment personally — pricing varies by clinic and provider in the UAE. Ask for a quote at consultation. Pricing for unbranded HIFU is typically lower than Ultherapy in the UAE market, but varies widely by clinic and machine — verify directly with the clinic.
Morpheus8
Pain: High · Downtime: 3-5 days · Moxie cost: AED 4,500 (face/neck package), AED 4,500 (belly package) — both package-based rather than per session. Not repeated on face; may repeat body.
Onda Coolwaves
Pain: 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.
RF Skin Tightening
Pain: Mild · Downtime: None · Not applicable — Moxie has not tried this; UAE pricing varies by exact device and is not yet verified.
Sofwave
Pain: Moderate · Downtime: None · Moxie's cost: AED 9,500. One session in Moxie's case.
Thermage
Pain: High · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie cost: AED 8,000 for abdomen/belly, one session. Many clinics position maintenance as roughly yearly.
Ultherapy
Pain: 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.
Volnewmer
Pain: 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.
Xerf
Pain: 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
HA Dermal Fillers
Pain: 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.
Jalupro
Pain: 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.
PDRN / Polynucleotides
Pain: Moderate · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie's cost: AED 3,000-3,600 for Rejuran — Moxie's real cost range only. If repeated, multiply by the number of sessions advised. Moxie felt the visible effect lasted roughly 3-4 months. Figures are market estimates, not quotes.
Profhilo
Pain: 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.
Radiesse
Pain: 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.
Sculptra
Pain: Mild · Downtime: 1-2 days · Moxie has not tried this. UAE market pricing not yet verified - confirm with clinic at consultation. Pricing variables include number of vials, injector seniority, treatment area and whether a course is required.
Sunekos
Pain: Mild · Downtime: 1-2 days · AED 3,600 (Moxie's cost) for one session of Sunekos 1200. There is no fixed multi-session protocol confirmed for this page — check with your clinic if a course is recommended. Effect lasted about 6 months at best for Moxie.
Laser & Light Treatments
BBL / BroadBand Light
Pain: 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, number of passes, combination with Moxi, and doctor/clinic tier.
Carbon Laser Peel
Pain: Mild · Downtime: None · Not applicable — Moxie has not tried this; UAE market pricing not yet verified.
Clear + Brilliant
Pain: Mild · Downtime: 3-5 days · Moxie's cost: about AED 8,000 for one full face + neck session. Clinics may recommend a series, but this isn't a fixed routine for Moxie — at most once a year, if at all.
Erbium Laser
Pain: Moderate · Downtime: 2-5 days (fractional, per session); 7-14 days (fully ablative, single session) · Moxie hasn't tried this treatment personally — pricing varies by clinic and provider in the UAE. Ask for a quote at consultation.
Fractional CO2 Laser
Pain: 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.
IPL / Intense Pulsed Light
Pain: 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.
Moxi Laser
Pain: 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.
Nd:YAG Vascular Laser
Pain: 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.
Q-Switch / Pico Laser
Pain: 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.
Medical Facials
HydraFacial
Pain: Minimal · Downtime: None · Moxie's cost: about AED 500 — use Moxie's recalled cost as a reference only. Maintenance is optional; best treated as event/travel support rather than a required plan.
Oxygen Facial
Pain: Minimal · Downtime: None · Moxie hasn't tried this treatment personally — pricing varies by clinic and provider in the UAE. Ask for a quote at consultation.
Microneedling & Resurfacing
Microdermabrasion
Pain: Minimal · Downtime: None · Moxie cost: AED 500-600 (clinic trial/package)
Microneedling
Pain: Mild · Downtime: 3-5 days · Moxie cost: AED 500 for the Dr. Pen device + AED 150 for the serum (lasts 4-5 sessions, not the whole routine). Moxie repeats every 4 weeks.