Transform Your Skin: Morpheus8 Treatment for Acne Scars

What is Morpheus8?

Morpheus8 is an industry-leading treatment that utilizes a handheld device containing micro pins. These micro pins intentionally wound the skin to regenerate the natural tissue. Morpheus8 also emits RF energy to rebuild collagen.

The combination of micro-needling and RF energy is a highly effective method to rid the skin of unwanted acne scarring. With almost no patient downtime, you will leave with optimal results and regain a youthful appearance.

The Formation of Acne Scars

Acne scarring comes from the result of faulty skin healing and inflammation. When a wound heals, new cells form and create new skin and connective tissues. Collagen is an integral part of assuring the skin heals properly.

When collagen production begins to decrease, you may develop Ice Pick, Boxcar, and Rolling scars. When the body produces too much collagen, you can develop hypertrophic scarring. These different types of scarring negatively affect your overall appearance, skin complexion, and skin texture.

How does Morpheus8 Improve Acne Scars?

Morpheus8 treatment for acne scars is one of the leading minimally invasive resurfacing methods that utilizes microneedling combined with fractional radiofrequency energy.

The Morpheus8 device uses micro pins to penetrate the deeper layers of the skin (subdermal tissue) to create micro-wounds. When the skin is punctured, the RF energy is sent in waves to stimulate collagen production and amplify the healing process.

From there, cells begin to regenerate and migrate to the wound to build new tissue and collagen, which is the natural process that takes place with any wound on the body. With a steady series of Morpheus8 treatments, this procedure can reduce and permanently eliminate acne scarring.

The Benefits of RF Energy

Radiofrequency Energy in the Morpheus8 treatment has several rewarding factors. Including:

• Stimulates collagen production.
• Reduces wrinkles.
• It’s safe for most skin types.
• Reduces treatment time.
• Reduces recovery time.

Preparing for a Morpheus8 Treatment

Morpheus8 is a minimally invasive procedure, resulting in little to no downtime. This method of skin resurfacing is safe and highly effective. However, each patient must know what to expect before, during, and after their Morpheus8 treatment to ensure a comfortable experience from start to finish.

Before

• Avoid sun exposure two weeks before treatment.
• Discontinue using topical products that include Tretinoin, Retinols, Retinoids, Vitamin C, AHA’s, BHA’s, and anti-aging products.
• Avoid taking any blood-thinning medication two weeks before treatment, such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, and Motrin.
• Discontinue drinking alcoholic beverages at least two days before treatment.
• Avoid bleaching, tweezing, and waxing.

During

• Arrive at the office with a clean, makeup-free face.
• A topical anesthetic will be applied to ensure comfort throughout your treatment.
• Your practitioner will perform the procedure, which takes roughly 30 minutes.

After

• You may use a gentle cleanser 2-3 hours post-treatment to cleanse your skin.
• Sleep with your head elevated for 2-3 days to prevent swelling.
• Avoid consuming alcohol or smoking for at least two days post-treatment.
• Avoid taking Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, and Motrin for at least four days post-treatment.
• Avoid direct sun exposure for at least ten days post-treatment, and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

When will I see Results?

Morpheus8 is a scientifically proven method, and results vary as each patient’s skin heals differently. However, you can expect results in as little as three days, with the most noticeable results developing up to one-month post-treatment.

Collagen can take up to six months to form, so you will continue to see improvement during that time. After your first Morpheus8 treatment, a satisfying enhancement of the skin will be noticeable. However, most patients require more than one session to achieve their skin goals.

Side Effects and Risks of Morpheus8

Morpheus8 is considered a safe skin resurfacing procedure to undergo. While this treatment is deemed fairly comfortable with a simple recovery period, there are some side effects that each patient needs to know.
After your Morpheus8 treatment, you may experience skin redness for at least one week. Skin redness is a normal side effect and will subside on its own. Superficial bruising around the eyes may occur, which is also common. Tiny needle marks may be present for 3-7 days post-treatment. These marks will subside on their own as your skin continues to heal.

Treatable Areas

Morpheus8 can treat multiple areas. However, the most commonly treated areas are the face and neck. Most areas on the face and body (including chest, buttocks, arms, legs, and abdomen) that exhibit wrinkles, scarring, and discoloration are suitable to accept the Morpheus8 treatment.

Ideal Candidate for Morpheus8

The ideal candidate for Morpheus8 treatments are adults experiencing loose skin, discoloration, or acne scarring. Morpheus8 can successfully treat all three types of scarring (boxcar, icepick, and hypertrophic). When completed in a series, this treatment can even permanently eliminate visible scars from the skin.
Alternatively, those with severely loose skin or deep wrinkles are not qualified candidates for Morpheus8 and would benefit more from a surgical treatment to achieve their cosmetic goals. Morpheus8 mainly targets mild cases of decreased skin laxity and wrinkles that require increased collagen production.

How Many Treatments are Needed?

To achieve optimal results, many patients require at least three treatments spaced about one month apart from each other. However, this number will vary because each patient’s skin is unique.
Luckily, there is no upper limit on how many treatments a patient can receive. During your consultation, your practitioner will recommend a treatment plan to achieve your cosmetic skin goals.

How Long do Morpheus 8 Results Last?

Morpheus8 results are long-lasting if the required amount of sessions are complete. Skin tightening results can last between 2-5 years due to natural aging and reduced collagen production.
Since the Morpheus8 stimulates new collagen in the skin, results can be permanent as long as a good at-home skin care regimen is in place and the treatment plan executed. You will notice scarring for the first few months. However, as the skin continues to heal, the scars will diminish, and new skin texture will be visible.

Morpheus8 Cost

The cost of a Morpheus8 treatment varies for each patient. Everyone’s skin is unique and requires a different amount of sessions. Generally, for the average 3-4 sessions, you can expect to spend around $700-$950 per session.

During your initial consultation, you will understand the total cost you can expect to pay to achieve your results. You will also review your specific treatment plan to eliminate unwanted acne scars and rejuvenate your overall appearance. To find out if this is the right treatment for you, book a consultation online or over the phone today.