Revive Your Skin and Restore a More Youthful Appearance
The first signs of aging can be disheartening. A sallow complexion, fine lines around the eyes and mouth, sun spots marring your skin…it’s enough to make you feel older than your years. But what if you could refresh your appearance and roll back time?
Morpheus8 RF microneedling offers that possibility.
This advanced treatment combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling to gently resurface the skin and stimulate your body’s own regenerative powers. Read on to discover how Morpheus8 can help you defy aging and regain your natural glow.
What is Morpheus8 RF Microneedling?
Morpheus8 is an advanced procedure that combines radiofrequency (RF) energy with microneedling to effectively remodel and renew the skin.
During this treatment, a device with fine motorized microneedles delivers gentle micro-injuries to the skin’s surface. The device glides over the skin, allowing the needles to penetrate at precise depths between 0.5 mm and 3.5 mm. These micro-injuries stimulate the production of collagen and elastin while enabling better absorption of skincare products.
At the same time, radiofrequency energy is transmitted through the needles to heat the deeper dermal layers of the skin. This thermal effect causes collagen fibers to contract and promotes new collagen formation for firmer, tighter, and more youthful-looking skin.
How Morpheus8 Work
Morpheus8 utilizes patented Morphing applicators with adjustable microneedle tips to customize treatment for different areas of the face and body.
There are three steps in the way this advanced device works its magic:
1. Microneedling
The motorized microneedles create thousands of microscopic treatment zones in the skin. This stimulates collagen production and breaks up scar tissue. Adjustable needle depths allow for personalized treatment.
2. Radiofrequency Delivery
The RF energy heats the dermis to accelerate collagen renewal and promote tissue tightening. This heating process is carefully controlled to protect the skin’s surface.
3. Fractional Treatment
Morpheus8 treats only a fraction of the skin during each session, leaving healthy tissue around each micro-wound to aid healing. This fractional treatment means less patient downtime.
Benefits of Morpheus8 RF Microneedling
Some of the benefits that make Morpheus8 a top choice for skin rejuvenation include:
- Improves skin texture, tone, and firmness through collagen stimulation: Morpheus8 is known for significantly enhancing skin texture and tone by stimulating collagen and elastin production, leading to firmer skin.
- Softens the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet: The procedure effectively reduces fine lines and wrinkles by promoting collagen renewal and tightening the skin, making it a popular choice for anti-aging treatments.
- Reduces pore size for smoother skin: Many patients report a noticeable reduction in pore size following treatment, contributing to a smoother overall complexion.
- Evens out pigmentation and treats sun spots: Morpheus8 can improve skin tone by addressing hyperpigmentation and sun spots as it promotes uniform skin texture and color.
- Tightens and lifts sagging areas of the face and neck: The combination of microneedling and RF energy effectively tightens sagging skin, particularly around the jawline and neck, providing a lifting effect.
- Diminishes acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks: The treatment is beneficial for reducing the appearance of various types of scars due to its ability to stimulate collagen production in deeper layers of skin.
- Contours and smoothens the jawline and other areas of the face and body: Morpheus8 not only tightens but also contours facial features, enhancing the jawline’s definition while addressing body areas as well
What Skin Conditions Can Morpheus8 Treat?
Morpheus8 is an excellent treatment option for various skin concerns, including:
| Skin Concern | Description |
| Aging Skin | Morpheus8 rejuvenates skin affected by intrinsic and extrinsic aging, improving wrinkles, laxity, and age spots. |
| Sun Damage | Years of sun exposure can cause uneven texture and pigmentation; Morpheus8 smooths fine lines and evens skin tone. |
| Acne Scars | Reduces and blends various types of acne scars into the surrounding skin for a clearer, more even complexion. |
| Surgical Scars | Breaks down fibrous scar tissue from surgeries, improving the appearance of old surgical scars. |
| Stretch Marks | Improves skin texture and reduces discoloration of streaks on the belly, thighs, breasts, and buttocks. |
| Loose Skin | Tightens and firms loose, sagging areas after weight loss or pregnancy through collagen stimulation and tissue remodeling. |
Who is a Good Candidate for Morpheus8?
Morpheus8 is suitable for most skin types and colors and can be used on various body areas, including the face, neck, décolleté, hands, arms, abdomen, buttocks, and thighs. Ideal candidates typically exhibit the following characteristics:
- Candidates should be in good general health to ensure proper healing and minimize risks.
- Individuals with mild to moderate skin laxity, wrinkles, and loss of firmness can benefit significantly from the treatment.
- Those with mild to moderate acne scars or surgical scars are also good candidates, as Morpheus8 can help reduce their appearance.
- Individuals looking to tighten loose or crepey skin will find Morpheus8 effective due to its collagen-stimulating properties.
- Candidates seeking to improve fine lines and reduce pore size are well-suited for this treatment.
- It is crucial for candidates to have reasonable expectations regarding the results and understand that improvements take time.
Individuals Who Should Avoid Morpheus8
Certain individuals may not be suitable candidates for Morpheus8 due to specific conditions:
- Those with skin that scars easily may not be ideal candidates.
- Individuals prone to keloids should avoid this treatment as it may exacerbate scarring.
- Treatments should be postponed until any infections or wounds have healed.
- People with cardiac pacemakers or internal defibrillators should not undergo this procedure due to safety concerns.
- Those suffering from autoimmune diseases that impair healing may need to consult a healthcare provider before proceeding.
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised against undergoing Morpheus8 due to insufficient research on its effects during these stages.
What to Expect During Morpheus8 RF Microneedling
Morpheus8 treatments are performed in a safe, clinical setting by a qualified medical professional. Here is a step-by-step overview of what you can expect:
Step 1 – Consultation
During your initial consultation, we will evaluate your medical history and skin condition to determine if you are a good candidate for Morpheus8. We will discuss your aesthetic goals, customize a treatment plan, review expected results and potential risks.
Step 2 – Preparation
No extensive preparation is required. Simply arrive with clean skin free of lotions, makeup and sunscreen. We will cleanse the treatment area and apply a topical anesthetic cream. This numbs the skin for a comfortable experience.
Step 3 – Treatment
We will glide the Morpheus8 device across your skin, delivering rapid pulses of microneedling and radiofrequency energy. Most areas require 2-3 passes over the treatment zone, taking 15-60 minutes depending on the targeted area.
Step 4 – Recovery
Post-treatment, we will apply hydrating and soothing serums/creams. Most patients can resume normal activities right away, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for 24-48 hours. Use over-the-counter pain relievers as needed for tenderness.
Step 5 – Results
You may notice some improvements after the first session, but optimal results emerge gradually over weeks as collagen regeneration occurs. A series of 4-6 sessions is recommended for best outcome.
Step 6 – Maintenance
Maintain your youthful glow with sun protection, healthy skin care, repeat treatments every 6-12 months and lifestyle measures like proper sleep and diet.
Consult the Expert to Get Your Best Skin!
Morpheus8 RF microneedling is an exciting innovation that can refresh and restore your skin to reveal your most vibrant, confident self.
Schedule a consultation with the board-certified providers at BonneVieMD Aesthetics to learn if it’s right for your skin goals.
With specialized expertise and a customized plan, we can help you safely achieve transformative results.