Morpheus8 is an advanced medical device FDA approved to combine microneedling with radiofrequency. Combining these two technologies forces the skin to renew and tighten.

Morpheus8 Face and Neck is different than Morpheus Body. M8 Face and Neck focuses on the upper layers of the skin to resurface and tighten the skin. Targeting the top layers of the skin gives the face a healthy and younger appearance. Morpheus Body can also target the top layers of the skin but has the unique ability to penetrate deeper and deliver RF pulses at different layers (Burst mode). Targeting multiple areas, including the deep subdermal fat layer, destroys fat cells on top of tightening and resurfacing the skin. Since the skin on the body is thicker than the skin on the face and neck, a special handpiece is required to achieve the desired results.

Radiofrequency (RF) energy is scientifically proven  to break down fat tissue and stimulate your skin to produce collagen.  RF has been used as a medical treatment since the early 1920's. It is considered very safe and does not alter the DNA of a cell to become cancerous like other forms of energy such as UV light, X-rays, or Gamma rays.  To learn more about RF, click here.

Morpheus8 should not be considered a quick fix. Although your skin feels tighter shortly after treatment, most patients will not notice a significant difference for 3-4 weeks. The more treatments you get, the more substantial difference you will see.

We have found the best results are often seen 3-4 months after using Morpheus8 when the skin has had a chance to heal completely and your collagen has been allowed to regrow.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is the unique part of your blood that triggers your body to heal.  At Personal MD, we use PRP in combination with certain (not all) treatments.  Your provider will go over your options during your initial consult.  To learn more about PRP, click here.

Downtime is challenging to answer since many factors affect your recovery. In general, there is no reason you can't get up and move around as you did before your procedure. As a result, many providers will often say there is little to no downtime.

However, Morpheus8 is designed to injure the deep layers of the skin, forcing it to slough off and regrow. This process takes time, and it is common for people to have red skin, minor needle marks, and even scabs for several days to weeks after a treatment. 

Another major factor determining how your skin will look after a Morpheus8 treatment is how much "energy" was used during your treatment. Your provider should educate you on your options and show you pictures so you can make an educated decision. The higher the energy level used, the more redness, scabbing, and discomfort you can have after your procedure. The lower the amount of energy used, the less redness and faster recovery you will experience.  The more energy you are willing to use, the fewer treatments you will need and the faster you will see results.

We recommend waiting 2-3 days before applying makeup to the treated areas.

One of the biggest complaints with Morpheus8 is discomfort. The providers at Personal MD understand the importance of making elective procedures comfortable. To help make sure you have a good experience during and after your treatment, we use a potent topical numbing cream, local nerve blocks, and nitrous oxide (laughing gas). We also offer antianxiety medications to be taken the night before and the day of your treatment. The majority of our patients describe the pain as a 3/10.