You probably heard of microneedling – a dermapen procedure that uses small needles to prick the skin, in order to generate new collagen production in your skin. Morpheus8 is more than just a microneedling device. It’s our latest and greatest full-body, non-surgical, anti-aging tool that stimulates a serious skin-tightening process thanks to the addition of radio frequency technology. RF, or radio frequency, is able to address collagen and elastin production at a deeper level than just microneedling alone. The result is smoother, firmer, and more toned skin.
Morpheus8 Skin Tightening by SkinMD
If you’ve been searching for ways to improve your skin’s radiance, you’ve probably heard of microneedling. It’s a dermapen procedure that pricks the skin with small needles to encourage collagen production. This process effectively improves the vibrancy and clarity of your skin. However, at SkinMD, we offer something even better — Morpheus8.
Morpheus8 is a full-body non-surgical treatment that tightens skin by combining microneedling with radio frequency (RF) technology. Using this technology, we encourage collagen and elastin production at a deeper level than standard microneedling procedures. The result is smoother, firmer, more toned skin.
What is Morpheus8?
Morpheus8, sometimes called Morpheus or M8, combines microneedling and radio frequency technology to stimulate collagen production. This treatment activates your body’s natural de-aging process by using radio waves to encourage elastin production beneath the skin. Post-treatment, you’ll have healthier, younger-looking, more uniform skin.
This procedure can even firm up deflated soft tissue. For example, if you have a sagging jowl or jawline, M8 will encourage that skin to tighten up and pull closer to the natural curvature of your jawline.
Lastly, Morpheus8 treatment causes little to no damage to the top layer of your dermis; you’ll be fully recovered in as little as a day!
What Does Morpheus8 Help Treat and Correct?
Morpheus8 – the first and only full-body subdermal adipose remodeling device – can effectively treat and correct:
- Loose or sagging face, jawline, neck, and body skin
- Wrinkles and fine lines on the face, neck, and décolletage
- Sagging under-eye skin
- Acne scarring
- Stretch marks
- Skin discolorations
- Crepey skin on the arms, knees, and abdominal area
The most popular target areas for Morpheus8 are the jowls, jawline, and submental area of the neck (the space below the chin). But, it can also tighten loose skin on the inner and outer thighs, above the knees, and on the abdomen. Morpheus8 can also be used to reduce the appearance of acne and acne scars, stretch marks, enlarged pores, and wrinkles.
What Are the Benefits of Morpheus8?
Benefits Include:
- Increased collagen production
- Minimizing the appearance of acne scars
- Reducing wrinkles
- Fading stretch marks
- Shorter treatment time – Morpheus treatments are wicked fast with great results!
- Minimal downtime
- Improves skin tone and texture
- Safe and FDA approved
Morpheus8 vs. Traditional Microneedling
Traditional microneedling only addresses the skin’s surface layers. The RF energy used in Morpheus8 treatments penetrates deep beneath the dermis, into the fatty layers of the skin. The heat from these frequencies immediately tightens the surface layer of skin and the fat beneath it. This ensures longer-lasting, more dramatic results than standard microneedling.
As an added benefit, RF energy encourages long-term collagen and elastin production. Even after you have finished your treatment regimen, your skin’s appearance will continue to improve for months.
How Long Until I See Morpheus8 Results?
You may see visible results after your first Morpheus8 treatment. However, we recommend at least three sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart, for the best outcome. Your results will continue to improve for up to three months post-treatment.
After each session, you can expect mild swelling and redness, similar to a mild sunburn, for three to four days following treatment. Some flaking is also possible during the healing process.
What Areas Can Be Treated with Morpheus8?
Morpheus8 can be used in any area that could benefit from subdermal renewal. Areas of the face and body with wrinkles, discoloration, or acne scarring are suitable for treatment.
FAQS
What is the Benefit of Fractionated and RF Energy?
Fractionated RF energy is a scientifically proven way to reduce wrinkles while rebuilding collagen and adipose tissue. RF energy heats the deep layers of the skin in a controlled manner to trigger collagen production. Using RF energy, Morpheus8 treatments improve skin complexion and texture.
Am I A Candidate For Morpheus8?
Most people are candidates for Morpheus8 treatments, as they can be used on all skin types and tones. This technology has minimal risk of causing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is common with other resurfacing methods.
Can I Apply Makeup After My Morpheus8 Treatment?
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.
What Kind of Post-Procedure Care Is Required?
Patients should moisturize the treatment area and avoid direct sun exposure. We recommend that patients use a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day. In addition to reducing their future skin cancer risk, sunscreens also reduce wrinkles and slow the aging process.
How Much Downtime Does Morpheus8 Require?
Morpheus8 requires no significant downtime. Most patients only report feeling as if they have a light sunburn for an hour or two after treatment. Depending on how aggressive the treatment is, a patient may have some faint bruising and/or redness for 48-72 hours.
Does Morpheus8 Hurt?
Most patients do not notice any significant pain during either the microneedling or RF portions of the Morpheus8 procedure. Those with a low pain tolerance or sensitive skin have noted a pricking sensation during microneedling. This sensation tends to be strongest in sensitive areas near the lips and eyes. To mitigate any pain, we apply a topical numbing cream to the target areas before treatment.
