Morpheus8 is a revolutionary skin-tightening treatment that firms and sculpts the face and body without invasive surgery. The FDA-cleared device uses radiofrequency (RF) energy and microneedling technologies to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin. If you want to improve your complexion, tighten up saggy skin, and reduce cellulite, Morpheus8 is a great treatment option.
Before scheduling any type of aesthetic treatment, it’s important to know what to expect. You’ll want to research how to best prepare for treatment and what to expect during the procedure. You should also learn how to minimize post-treatment side effects and maximize your results. Here’s everything you need to know about the typical Morpheus8 recovery process (though individual experiences may vary).
How to Prepare for Morpheus8 Treatment
Morpheus8 treatment is minimally invasive, so you don’t need to do much to prepare for your appointment. However, if you want the best treatment outcome, you should do a few things to get your body ready. Follow this helpful pre-treatment preparation guide and any instructions your provider gives you.
One Week Before Your Appointment
Stop taking non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (with your doctor’s approval). These include Ibuprofen and Aspirin. You should also avoid products that increase your risk of swelling and bruising, such as ginseng, vitamin E, and fish oil.
Your provider may also instruct you to avoid using products containing tretinoins, retinol, or salicylic acids in the days before your appointment. These can increase skin sensitivity and potentially make your treatment less comfortable.
Three Days Before Your Appointment
At least three days before your scheduled treatment, you should avoid smoking or drinking alcohol. Both substances can hamper your immune function and make your Morpheus8 recovery process longer than it needs to be. They may also increase your likelihood of developing unwanted side effects such as bruising and swelling.
The Day of Your Appointment
On the day of your appointment, arrive with clean skin. Don’t apply makeup, lotion, cream, or other products to the treatment site. Shower as usual and consider pulling long hair up into a hairband so it’s out of the way during treatment. You should also wear loose, comfortable clothing that won’t press tight against your newly-treated skin.
What to Expect From Morpheus8 Treatment
Before your treatment, your provider will apply topical anesthesia to the targeted area. This will help numb the area to enhance your comfort levels. Once you’re ready, your provider will slowly move the handheld Morpheus8 treatment device across your skin. The device sends RF energy into the skin through tiny needles. The process stimulates the body’s natural healing response and promotes collagen production. It also tightens and rejuvenates the skin.
Your treatment may take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size and number of treatment areas. You may feel slight pinching sensations and a feeling of warmth as the device moves across the treatment area.
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Morpheus8 Recovery and Aftercare Timeline
Immediately after treatment, your skin may feel a bit more sensitive than usual. It may also look slightly swollen and red. Some people notice small scabs and pinprick marks from the needles. These are natural treatment responses and nothing to cause alarm. Your skin should return to normal within a couple of weeks. If you have any unusual or severe symptoms, inform your provider immediately.
You’re less likely to have a difficult Morpheus8 treatment and recovery process if you go to a skilled provider in the first place. It’s worth your effort to make sure the provider you visit has years of experience and testimonials from happy patients.
Here’s what a typical Morpheus8 recovery day-by-day timeline looks like. Remember that your recovery timeline may look slightly different because no two bodies are the same. But you can refer to this timeline to get a general idea of what to expect.
Immediately After Treatment
Avoid touching the treatment site immediately after treatment. If you must touch the area, always wash your hands beforehand. This will help reduce your likelihood of introducing bacteria to the needle-pricked areas.
A few hours after your treatment, gently wash the treated site with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser. Avoid exfoliating or scrubbing. Gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel. Use the topical balm provided or recommended by your treatment specialist to moisturize the area.
When it’s time to go to sleep, make sure you have a clean pillowcase on your pillow. You should also freshly wash your sheets and blankets. These steps will help reduce the likelihood of developing a post-treatment infection.
One Day After Treatment
Your skin may feel more sensitive than usual a day after your treatment. Your provider may recommend applying ice packs daily as part of your Morpheus8 recovery process. If you apply ice packs, ensure they’re wrapped in a clean towel or cloth. You don’t want to apply ice directly to your skin.
Your provider will most likely tell you to avoid heavy exercise for at least 24 hours after treatment. Be sure to take it easy on day one and give your body plenty of time to rest and recover.
Two Days After Treatment
Twenty-four hours after Morpheus8 treatment, you should apply SPF30 sunscreen before sun exposure. Use titanium dioxide or zinc-type sunscreens instead of chemical sunscreens such as caprylic acid, oxybenzone, or avobenzone.
You should generally avoid tanning beds or spending excess time in the sun for at least a week after Morpheus8 treatment. Too much heat exposure could increase swelling or bruising, hindering your Morpheus8 recovery experience. Certain chemicals and medications could also lead to worsening side effects. Therefore, you should avoid smoking, consuming alcohol, wearing perfume, and taking NSAIDs at this time.
Three Days After Treatment
If you wish, you may begin to wear light makeup three days after treatment. Be sure to apply it gently and avoid rubbing or scratching your skin. If you use a makeup sponge or pad to apply foundation or blush, make sure it’s clean and sanitized before use.
Seven Days After Treatment
A week into your Morpheus8 recovery timeline, your skin should start looking much more natural and less inflamed. Your provider may recommend using retinol products from this point on to optimize your treatment results. You can also return to your usual skin care regimen, though you should always treat your skin gently.
Three to Five Weeks After Treatment
This is when you should begin noticing the most dramatic results of your treatment. It takes time for the body to ramp up its production of collagen. Therefore, you’re more likely to notice a difference in your skin’s firmness and tone a few weeks after your appointment.
Your provider may recommend returning for a follow-up consultation somewhere between three to five weeks after treatment. Be sure to keep this appointment so your provider can see how well you’re recovering and responding to treatment.
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Tips to Maximize Your Results
Once you’ve gone through the initial Morpheus8 recovery process, you may wonder how to prolong your results. Just as with any other aesthetic procedure, it’s possible to undo your results by following an unhealthy lifestyle. To keep your skin tight and beautiful for the long term, plan to do the following:
Stay Hydrated
Water is an essential component of all body tissues, including skin cells. Staying hydrated will help your skin remain supple and elastic. Dehydration, conversely, is a common cause of loose, wrinkled, and lax skin. Drinking at least 64 ounces of water daily can help you retain the results of your Morpheus8 treatment.
Exercise Regularly
Your provider will most likely instruct you to avoid intense exercise for part of your Morpheus8 recovery process. However, once you’re cleared to resume such activity, getting back into a regular exercise routine is important. Physical activity is essential for your health. It increases blood circulation to various parts of the body, including the skin. As the skin receives nutrients and oxygen from the blood, it responds by producing more collagen. Regular exercise can help the body rid itself of toxins so the skin looks purer and healthier.
Eat a Healthy, Balanced Diet
The standard American diet can wreak havoc on skin health and appearance. Instead of chomping on highly processed foods or greasy fast-food meals, try to consume primarily whole foods. Whole grains, healthy fats, lean proteins, and colorful fruits and vegetables should be your primary sources of fuel. These foods nourish the body properly and support radiant, youthful skin.
Get Maintenance Treatments as Needed
Some people are happy with the results of just one Morpheus8 treatment. Others prefer to get several treatments to help them reach their appearance goals. When you visit your provider for your Morpheus8 recovery follow-up appointment, it’s the perfect time to discuss the possibility of future maintenance treatments.
Get Firmer, Smoother Skin With Morpheus8 Treatments
You don’t need surgery to tighten and firm loose areas, whether you have saggy facial skin or hanging body skin from recent weight loss. To schedule your Morpheus8 skin rejuvenating procedure, contact SKINNEY Medspa at 212-754-6639 (NYC) or 305-717-7576 (Miami).
