What is Morpheus8?
Morpheus8 Treatments in Salt Lake City
For non-surgical skin tightening treatments, try Morpheus8 at Barr Aesthetics.
Help your skin build collagen with Morpheus8 resurfacing and subdermal renewal treatment. At Barr Aesthetics, we offer Morpheus8 for facial areas to give you a youthful look that leaves you feeling like yourself again.
What is Morpheus8?
This skin procedure is a non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment that utilizes radiofrequency energy (RFE) and microneedling to stimulate collagen production in the skin. Collagen helps tighten skin, giving a refreshed look by reducing the appearance of wrinkles or sagging. And while collagen is naturally produced in the body throughout our lives, sometimes it can benefit from a boost in the form of treatments or supplements.
How Does Morpheus8 Work?
During your treatment(s), microneedles puncture up to 8mm into the surface layer of the skin, which triggers the body’s healing response. Additionally, RFE is transmitted to subdermal layers of skin to trigger collagen production, resulting in smoother, tighter skin.
Benefits of Morpheus8 Facial Treatments
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduces pore size
- Reduces jowl size
- Reduces the appearance of stretch marks
- Reduces the appearance of scars
- Tightens loose skin
How Long Does it Take Morpheus8 to Work?
Your Morpheus8 treatment plan may require multiple sessions, but you should start to see results within a few days. You’ll notice continued improvements to the skin in the weeks following your appointment, with the full effects being visible within three months.
The results of Morpheus8 can last between 12 and 18 months without a touchup.
Who’s a Good Candidate for Morpheus8?
Anyone in good health who wants to target wrinkles, sagging skin, scarring, or stretch marks is a good candidate for Morpheus8. Morpheus8 has proven effective for both dark and light skin tones.
For deep wrinkles or severely sagging skin, Morpheus8 may not be the right treatment. Consult with the experts at Barr Aesthetics today to see what procedure they recommend for you.
Morpheus8 can be combined with other facial treatments, including injectables, for enhanced results. Be sure to ask about your options at your consultation with Barr Aesthetics.
What to Expect at Morpheus8 Appointment
After your Morpheus8 consultation, you’ll know how many appointments are recommended for your areas of concern. Typically, patients require at least one treatment but may need up to three.
Before your appointment, avoid sun exposure and keep the skin clean. Don’t wear any makeup to your appointment as topical numbing cream will be applied first thing. You’ll have up to 60 minutes to relax while the numbing cream takes effect.
Once your skin is numb, the Morpheus8 procedure can take 1 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the area being treated. The microneedling and RFE heat may create sensation in the skin, but the numbing cream should prevent it from being a painful procedure.
Morpheus8 Side Effects
Common side effects of Morpheus8 may last for up to one week, and ointments can be prescribed to reduce their severity if needed.
- Tender skin
- Bruising
- Redness
- Tightness
- Swelling
- Peeling/flaking
- Warm skin
After a Morpheus8 treatment, we recommend the following:
- Refrain from wearing makeup
- Avoid strenuous exercise
- Moisturize skin
- Protect skin with zinc oxide sunscreen
- Cleanse skin as usual, but avoid scrubbing
- Stay hydrated
How is Morpheus8 Different Than Other Microneedling Treatments?
Morpheus8 is a non-ablative microneedling treatment, meaning it does not remove the top layer of skin. Instead, it targets deeper layers with heated radiofrequency energy to promote new collagen production. There is no thermal damage to the skin with Morpheus8 treatment.
While ablative techniques can offer great results, they may not be the best procedure for you. Some patients do prefer the one-and-done convenience that ablative microneedling can provide, while others don’t mind needing multiple non-ablative treatments to achieve similar results.
Let’s discuss the different microneedling treatments offered at Barr and determine the best one for the results you want.
