Considering Morpheus8™? Below are answers to some of the most common questions about treatment, downtime, results, and what to expect before and after your appointment at Rammos Plastic Surgery & MedSpa.
How Many Morpheus8 Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments recommended depends on your skin concerns, treatment area, and individual goals. While some patients notice improvement after a single treatment, a series of treatments is often recommended for more significant correction and collagen remodeling.
Your provider will develop a treatment plan based on your skin and the concerns you would like to address.
How Far Apart Are Morpheus8 Treatments?
We typically recommend scheduling Morpheus8 treatments 4–6 weeks apart. This allows the skin time to heal and begin the collagen-remodeling process between treatments.
Your provider will recommend the appropriate number of treatments based on your skin concerns, treatment area, and individual goals.
Does Morpheus8 Hurt?
A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment to help make the procedure more comfortable.
During treatment, patients may feel pressure, warmth, or a brief pinching sensation as the microneedles and radiofrequency energy are delivered. Sensitivity varies depending on the treatment area, depth, and settings used.
What Is the Downtime After Morpheus8?
Downtime varies depending on the intensity of treatment and the area being treated. It is common to experience redness, swelling, sensitivity, and a rough or dry texture following treatment.
Some patients may also notice tiny pinpoint marks or a grid-like pattern where the microneedles entered the skin. These changes gradually improve as the skin heals.
When Will I See Results From Morpheus8?
Some improvement may become noticeable as the initial healing process is completed, but Morpheus8 results are progressive.
Because the treatment stimulates collagen and tissue remodeling, improvements in skin texture, firmness, and overall skin quality can continue developing over the following weeks and months.
How Long Do Morpheus8 Results Last?
Results vary depending on your age, skin condition, treatment area, lifestyle, and natural aging process.
The collagen produced following treatment can provide long-lasting improvement, but Morpheus8 does not stop the natural aging process. Periodic maintenance treatments may be recommended to help maintain your results.
Can I Wear Makeup After Morpheus8?
Your skin needs time to recover following treatment. Makeup should generally be avoided while the skin is red, irritated, or sensitive and until your provider advises that it is appropriate to resume.
You will receive specific post-treatment instructions based on the intensity and area of your treatment.
What Should I Do After Morpheus8?
Following treatment, it is important to treat your skin gently while it heals.
- Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer as directed.
- Avoid picking, scratching, or aggressively exfoliating the skin.
- Avoid retinoids, acids, scrubs, and other potentially irritating products until cleared by your provider.
- Avoid excessive heat and strenuous exercise immediately following treatment as directed.
- Minimize sun exposure.
- Use broad-spectrum sunscreen on exposed treatment areas.
- Follow the personalized aftercare instructions provided by your treatment provider.
Can Morpheus8 Be Used on the Body?
Yes. Morpheus8 can be used on both the face and body. Depending on your concerns, it may be used to address skin laxity, texture, scars, stretch marks, and overall skin quality in areas beyond the face.
Treatment depth and settings are customized depending on the area being treated.
What Is the Difference Between Morpheus8 and SkinPen® Microneedling?
Both treatments use microneedling to stimulate the skin’s natural healing response, but the technologies are different.
SkinPen® uses traditional microneedling to create controlled microchannels in the skin and is an excellent option for improving skin texture, acne scars, fine lines, and overall skin quality.
Morpheus8™ combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy, allowing energy to be delivered beneath the surface of the skin at customizable depths. This makes Morpheus8 especially useful when deeper tissue remodeling or improvement in skin laxity is desired.
Your provider can help determine which treatment is better suited to your concerns.
Is Morpheus8 Safe for Different Skin Tones?
Morpheus8 can be appropriate for a broad range of skin tones because it uses radiofrequency energy rather than relying on pigment as the primary target.
However, treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Your skin type, medical history, treatment area, and individual risk factors will be evaluated before treatment to determine whether Morpheus8 is appropriate for you.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Morpheus8?
Morpheus8 may be a good option for patients looking to improve concerns such as skin laxity, fine lines, uneven texture, acne scarring, enlarged pores, crepey skin, or stretch marks.
During your consultation, we’ll evaluate your skin, discuss your goals, and determine whether Morpheus8—or another treatment available at Rammos Plastic Surgery & MedSpa—is the best option for you.
