Frequently Asked Questions
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Morpheus8 is a device that combines microneedling with radiofrequency technology for fractional resurfacing that stimulates collagen production. By targeting the deeper layers of the skin, the building blocks will reorganize themselves in a natural anti-aging process. There is little to no damage to the dermis and this procedure provides an extremely uniform effect.
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Morpheus8 can be used on any areas that can benefit from sub-dermal renewal. Areas of the face and body that exhibit wrinkles, discoloration or acne scarring are suitable for treatment. The most commonly treated areas include the face and neck, as well as the abdomen which is beneficial for tightening loose skin with underlying fatty tissue.
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Depending on your Morpheus8 treatment regime you can expect to have between 1-3 sessions.
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Visible results can be seen within a few days, but typically after three weeks the most noticeable results appear. Improvements continue up to three months after treatment.
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The benefit of Morpheus8’s color blind technology is that it can be used on all skin types. The unique properties allow even darker tones to be treated with little risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is common with other resurfacing methods.
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RF energy heats the deep layers of the skin in a controlled manner to revitalize the collagen. This treatment helps to improve skin complexion and texture for a more radiant and youthful appearance.
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Yes, Morpheus8 can be combined with PRP for optimal results.
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Since patient downtime is minimal, makeup can be applied 1 to 2 days after the treatment. Patients should expect to see micro lesions a few days after treatment and slight redness for up to 1 week depending on treatment parameters.
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Patients should moisturize the treatment area and avoid direct sun exposure. It is also recommended that patients use a good, broad spectrum sunscreen every day. In addition to reducing their future risk of skin cancer, sunscreens also reduce wrinkles and slow the aging process.
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Morpheus8 helps improve the appearance of:
Excess fat in the face and neck
Mild sagging and jowling in the face and neck
Uneven or rough skin texture
Acne scarring and other scars on the face or body
Deep lines and creases
Sun damage
Enlarged Pores
Stretch Marks
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Morpheus8 is an excellent solution for facial rejuvenation because it can achieve multiple corrections simultaneously. Some of the concerns we address with this radiofrequency technique include:
Fat accumulation beneath the chin
Mild softening and jowling at the jawline
Sun damage
Acne scarring and other scarring
Stretch marks
Poor skin texture
Enlarged pores
Deep lines and creases
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We conduct Morpheus8 treatment using a local anesthetic to decrease the sensation of both the microneedles and radiofrequency energy penetration. After the topical numbing cream has desensitized the skin, we begin treatment using a small handheld applicator. The tip of the applicator has several tiny needles that are powered with radiofrequency via the device platform. The treating clinician places the applicator against the skin for a few seconds while energy is inserted through the needles. The applicator is then removed from the surface and placed onto the adjacent area. The motion is somewhat like a stamping technique rather than moving the applicator across the skin.
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Morpheus8 is unlike any microneedling treatment we’ve seen. In a standard microneedling treatment, a small needle-clad applicator is moved across the skin. Microneedles may be automated to move vertically to “stamp” the skin as the handpiece passes over the epidermis. The needles on the applicator reach a depth of approximately 2mm. After microneedling, a technician may apply a nourishing serum such as platelet-rich plasma or a vitamin concoction to address a particular concern.
Morpheus8 is immediately different because its needles reach a depth of 4mm. This alone is significant because change is stimulated within the skin’s foundational structure. Additional benefits stem from the inclusion of radiofrequency, the energy that gently heats subdermal adipose tissue for more profound tightening and toning.
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Most patients can use makeup the day following treatment. Occasionally, Mild redness and swelling may occur or two. description
Patients can expect their skin to be red for a day or two following Morpheus8 treatment. Slight swelling may also occur. These side effects are typically mild and they diminish quickly.
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We do our best to make every treatment comfortable. Microneedling with radiofrequency may feel slightly uncomfortable in certain areas. However, our use of topical numbing cream makes treatment much more pleasant than many patients expect.
MORPHEUS8
Morpheus8 Technology
Morpheus8 handpieces offer unprecedented features using the scalpel-free application of radiofrequency energy to tighten sagging tissues and the overlying skin. If you are interested in seeing this technology in action, watch the following animation videos provided by Inmode.
Morpheus8 is a minimally invasive bipolar radiofrequency (RF) tissue treatment.
Youthful skin is maintained by specific building blocks. In order to postpone or correct the signs of aging, such as nasolabial folds and jowls, it is essential that we consider what those building blocks are. In our office, we offer treatments that have been proven to reach deep beneath the epidermis where the skin’s foundation begins.
Morpheus8 is one of the most advanced skin tightening and toning methods we have seen to date. We are proud to provide this technology for patients interested in meaningful facial rejuvenation without surgery.
Key Benefits:
Morpheus8 delivers the deepest fractional treatments available, heating subdermal tissue up to 8mm (7mm + 1mm thermal profile)
Dual Handpieces allow for increased treatment functionality: Morpheus8 for smaller treatment areas and Morpheus8 Body for larger and deeper tissue treatments
Intelligent programmable technology and large, easy to navigate LCD treatment screen