MOXIE AURA

Moxie Aura is led by its founder and owner, Emma T. Cristiani-Nguyen, and the business says it specializes in healthy aging and skincare. It describes itself as a holistic concierge service for aesthetics and wellness, and it states a commitment to equality, respect and diversity, along with a focus on client accessibility and flexibility. The business says its prices are competitive.

The injectables menu includes hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite dermal fillers for volume and smoothing lines, which the business notes do not change overall facial structure or fully correct asymmetry. Neurotoxins (Botox, Dysport and Xeomin) are used for frown lines, crow's feet and horizontal forehead lines, with dosing based on the treated area, muscle strength and muscle mass. Kybella, an FDA-approved injectable, is listed for the appearance of double chins and usually takes three to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Sculptra Aesthetic, a poly-L-lactic acid collagen stimulator rather than a filler, is listed for restoring facial volume loss, with results that build over several weeks.

Skin treatments include microneedling and channeling with the FDA-cleared SkinPen device, which can be combined with the client's own PRP or PRFM, hyaluronic acid fillers, neuromodulators or vitamins. The business lists microneedling for fine lines, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, pores, under-eye dark circles and superficial acne scars. Moxie Gold Glow uses platelet-rich plasma or platelet-rich fibrin matrix made from the client's own blood and is described as especially suited to dark circles and fine lines under the eyes.

Before a procedure, clients are asked to arrive with a clean, makeup-free face, to eat a light snack about an hour ahead rather than come in fasting, to avoid blood thinners such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen for one week, and to skip alcohol for five days before and three days after. After dermal filler treatment, clients are asked to avoid exercise or raising their heart rate for 48 hours, and swelling after injections can last up to two weeks, mostly subsiding within three days.

The business says it tailors services to each client by listening and working together, and that it aims to keep its care in line with current best practices. Skin care combines evidence-based procedures with medical-grade products.