Morpheus8

Morpheus8 can be used on any areas that can benefit from resurfacing and subdermal renewal. The most commonly treated areas include the face, periorbital area, abdomen, thighs and buttocks.

Every patient will have a Consultation prior to treatment to discuss any concerns and assess your suitability. We will fully explain the treatment plan and seek your consent for treatment. The procedure will take between 30-60 minutes, depending on the areas being treated. You will apply a topical numbing cream to the treatment area prior to treatment. After treatment we will give you aftercare instructions and advice for moisturising and protecting the treated area with SPF.

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Your practitioner will recommend the optimal number of sessions to be performed based on your personal objectives. Treatment times and frequency will be specifically tailored to obtain the optimal results.

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.

Morpheus8 can be used on all skin types and colours. The following are contra indications for treatment:

Keloid scars.
history of eczema.
psoriasis and other chronic conditions.
history of actinic (solar) keratosis.
history of haemophilia.
history of diabetes.
The presence of raised moles, warts on the targeted area.

Absolute contraindications include; scleroderma, collagen vascular diseases or cardiac abnormalities; use of Roaccutane in prior 6 months; blood clotting problems; active bacterial or fungal infection; facial melanosis; malignant tumours, immunosuppression; use of blood thinners or prednisone; pregnant or nursing women; corticosteroids within two weeks of procedure, chronic liver disease, porphyria or other skin diseases.

Yes, Morpheus8 can be used in the same treatment session, or a few days after other treatments. Morpheus8 can also be combined with other lnMode energy treatments or injectables to achieve more extensive results.

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 depending on treatment parameters.

After the Morpheus8 Microneedling Radiofrequency procedure, the skin will be red and flushed in appearance in a similar way to a moderate sunburn. You may also experience skin tightness and mild sensitivity to touch on the area being treated. It is anticipated that the skin’s redness will diminish greatly after 24-72 hours following the treatment. There may be peeling of the skin in some people in certain areas of the face which were treated. With radiofrequency, mild swelling is normal and should dissipate within 24-72 hours. Generally, after 3 days the skin will return to a near-normal appearance. Short term pinkness or redness of the skin where the treatment is performed is common. Micro-bruising and a sandpaper like texture to the skin is normal usually lasting 2-7 days, however some cases have lasted 2-4 weeks.

Precautions must be taken in the following conditions and circumstances: discontinue auto-immune therapies or retinoid (Retin-A) or other forms of skin treatment 24 hours prior to procedures under care and directions of a physician; active acne, rosacea or other inflammatory condition; open wounds; facial outbreaks such as herpes simplex where medications must be taken per doctor’s instructions; metal allergies or skin allergies; skin medications that would affect the characteristics of the skin 2 months prior to the treatment; facelift or eye lift surgery in the last year; dermabrasion, remodeling, deep chemical peels or any surgical procedure on the treatment area within previous 3 months; Botox, Collagen, fat or other methods of augmentations with injected materials in the treatment area in past 6 months; sunburned skin in last 2 weeks or someone who has excessively tanned in past 2 weeks; Fitzpatrick skin types V-Vl.

Patients should moisturize the treatment area and avoid direct sun exposure. It is also recommended that patients use a broad spectrum sunscreen every day. In addition to reducing the risk of skin cancer, sunscreens also slow the aging process.