Morpheus8 - Key Information

Morpheus8 is a skin tightening and lifting treatment aimed at reducing the appearance of fine lines and visibly raising areas of skin laxity. Morpheus8 uses 'ablative radiofrequency' technology, delivered into the dermis and subdermal layer of the skin using gold-coated microneedles, which creates micro-injuries and heats below the skin's surface. This then stimulates collagen and elastin production by the skin's fibroblast cells. This causes the skin to tighten and lift, reducing the signs of ageing and improving skin quality and elasticity over the 3-6 months following the treatment.

Combining the radiofrequency energy with a patented form of microneeding, Morpheus8 creates a biostimulation response in the dermal fibroblast cells of the skin. This response involves creating micro-injuries using gold-coated microneedles that deliver radiofrequency energy directly to the dermis and subdermal layer of the skin, where collagen and elastin are produced. As gold insulates the microneedles, the point is provided from the tips of needles into the dermis rather than on the surface of the skin, which markedly reduces downtime as it minimises heating on the surface of the skin, compared to other radiofrequency micro-needling treatments or ablative lasers. This also ensures the treatment is suitable for darker skin types. The collagen and elastin stimulation continues for 3-6 months following the treatment course so that final results will be apparent at this stage post-treatment. Topical solid local anaesthetic is usually administered 60-90 minutes before the treatment. Treatment time is approximately 15-20 minutes for the face and neck.

The significant benefits of Morpheus8 are skin tightening and lifting, skin texture improvement and skin laxity reduction. Morpheus8, when compared to other forms of radiofrequency micro-needling or ablative skin resurfacing (such as a fractional laser), has several additional benefits, including more precise targeting of skin depth for more profound subdermal tightening as well as reduced risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation by the patented gold coating on the microneedles. We recommend two sessions, one month apart, for the best results. As everyone's skin is different, there is also the option to do a third session six months later should your practitioner recommend this.

Morpheus 8 can be used on any area of skin showing signs of ageing, such as laxity or lines and wrinkles, anywhere on the body. The most commonly treated areas include the lower face, neck, double chin, and abdomen. Knees and thighs are also popular areas for treatment. Areas of the face and body showing signs of discolouration, stretch marks or acne scarring are also suitable for treatment.

Morpheus8 is often used with Profhilo, Nucleofill and PRP, stimulating dermal fibroblast cells to produce collagen and elastin. They complement one another by encouraging brighter, more youthful appearing skin through collagen production.

Morpheus8 can also be used alongside treatments such as Anti-Wrinkle Injections and Dermal Fillers to further support the smoothing of fine lines and replace areas where there has been volume loss over time.

Immediately after the treatment, some redness is expected. Numbness from topical local anaesthetic usually will persist for a few hours post-treatment. Bruising and swelling may also occur following the treatment but should reduce quickly. Over-the-counter antihistamines post-treatment can resolve to swell, and bruising may be treated with Arnica Montana. We recommend using no products on the skin immediately post-treatment, Sunscreen on day one post-treatment, and everyday skincare routines can be restarted on day two post-treatment.

Morpheus8 is a biostimulation treatment that utilises your body's repair mechanisms to work. The process usually takes 3-6 months to create the final results, dependent entirely on your fibroblast cells' collagen and elastin capacity. Most people will see a mild improvement by months 3-4, and final results will usually appear by month six following the last treatment. You may wish to do a third treatment at this stage if you have noticed positive results.