Morpheus8 vs. Traditional Microneedling: Which Is Right for You?

What Is Traditional Microneedling?

Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatment that remarkably improves skin tone and texture. It is also called collagen induction therapy.

In traditional microneedling, a device with several micro-needles is passed across the part of the skin that requires treatment. These needles poke into the outer layer of the skin—the epidermis, creating micro-injuries. 

These micro-injuries trigger the natural wound-healing cascade of the body. Two key proteins are formed: collagen and elastin. These proteins are cardinal in maintaining the skin’s elasticity. This leads to smoother, firmer, and more even-toned skin.

Microneedling can be combined with infusing PRP into micro-injuries. This produces much better results!

What Is Morpheus8 and How Does It Work?

Morpheus8 is a minimally invasive, FDA-approved skin rejuvenation treatment. It combined two treatment components—microneedling and radiofrequency energy (RF energy). It is effective in treating acne scars, fine lines, and wrinkles.

The microneedles, like in the traditional treatment, create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagenogenesis and elastin formation. This tightens the skin and improves acne scars.

The added RF energy penetrates the skin, heating the deeper tissues. 

This will do two things:

• Remodeling of Collagen and Elastin. This tightens the existing collagen, making the skin tighter, which helps to reduce wrinkles.
• Formation of new collagen and elastin. The heat also causes minor heat injuries and triggers the wound-healing cascade. New collagen is formed, which leads to tighter, smoother skin.

These two mechanisms of microneedling and RF energy produce remarkably better results than just microneedling alone. You will have smoother, more radiant skin.

Key Differences Between Morpheus8 and Microneedling

The major difference between Morpheus8 and traditional microneedling is the RF energy that Morpheus8 utilizes. This assures deeper impact and better results.

Benefits of Morpheus8

Morpheus8 has many benefits. It is popularly used in the US for its effectiveness and minimal downtime.

The following are the benefits of Morpheus8:

• Improves Skin Texture: After Morpheus8 treatment, your skin will look smoother. This treatment affects both the epidermis and the upper layer of the dermis.
• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines: Morpheus8 treatment stimulates collagen and elastin formation. This increases the skin’s elasticity, removing the wrinkles and fine lines.
• Tightens skin: Morpheus8 treats sagging skin. It treats lax areas like the jawline, cheeks, and neck. It restores a more youthful look and boosts your confidence.
• Reduces acne scars and pores appearance: This treatment effectively reduces acne scars. It also improves the appearance of pores and acne breakouts.
• Lasting results: The results of the treatment are not just short-term, but also lasting. They stimulate collagen and elastin, which can last up to two years.

Benefits of Traditional Microneedling

The benefits of traditional microneedling include:

• Collagen formation: The microinjuries formed by the microneedle triggers the wound healing cascade. This stimulates collagen formation and improves skin Tone and texture
• Smoother, More evenly toned Skin: After microneedling, the scars and wrinkles on the skin are reduced remarkably. This improves the tone and texture of the skin!
• Minimal Recovery Time: The treatment required little recovery time. You can go back to daily activities immediately.
• More Elastic Skin: The collagen formed in the skin from microneedling increases skin elasticity. Your skin will be more youthful and rejuvenated.

Which Treatment Is Best for Your Skin Concerns?

Choosing the right treatment for you will entail several considerations. Here’s what to consider:

• Skin problem: Problems with the skin vary and require different treatments. For deeper wrinkles, Morpheus8 will work better.

• Budget: Traditional microneedling is cheaper than using Morpheus8.

• Recovery time: If you want to get back to your daily activities quickly, traditional microneedling is the option for you!

You will have a consultation session with one of our experts, who will guide you toward the right choice.

How to Prepare and What to Expect After Each Session

As you prepare for a session, here are a few things to do:

• Avoid blood-thinning medications like aspirin, Gingko biloba, vitamin E, etc at least 1 week to treatment
• No smoking for at least 2 weeks before treatment. Smoking makes you bruise more and heal slowly.
• No alcohol for at least 3 days before the treatment
• No topical retinoids or wax for 5 days before the treatment
• Minimal sunlight exposure and no tanning for a week before the treatment day
• Stay hydrated

Safety, Side Effects & Downtime: What to Expect from Each Option

This treatment is relatively safe. It is FDA-approved and doesn’t have a lot of side effects. 

Here are some possible side effects from using the Morpheus8 treatment:

• Redness
• Tenderness
• Dryness
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Flaking
• Skin discoloration

Less commonly, you will find:

• Infection
• Hypertrophic scars and keloids

Traditional microneedling has the same side effects as Morpheus8. However, the side effects may be less because there is no heat energy associated with routine microneedling.

Cost Comparison

In choosing the right treatment for you, cost is cardinal. Morpheus8 will cost about $800-$1000 per session. Traditional microneedling will cost less, and even though you will require more sessions, they are well-spaced. Hence, the cost will be spread out.

Which One Should You Choose?

The option you choose is largely dependent on your preferences. Having considered the cost, how quickly you want to see the results, and how long you are ready to spend recovering, you will choose the right plan for you.

Conclusion: What to Expect at Your Consultation

At your consultation, you will meet one of our experts who will:

• Assess your state of health
• Explore your needs and expectations
• Check if you’re a good fit for treatment
• Explain to you the risks and potential side effects
• Give you guidelines as you prepare for the treatment.

From these, you will be given the best treatment for your needs!