What Is RF Microneedling?
RF microneedling is a treatment that takes standard microneedling to the next level with the addition of radiofrequency energy, which has become the gold standard for cosmetic treatments because it naturally stimulates collagen and elastin production to visibly improve lines, wrinkles, facial folds, and other skin imperfections. The Morpheus8 device is equipped with tiny, hair-thin microneedles that deliver controlled and uniform amounts of RF energy into the deeper layers of the skin.
What Is Morpheus8?
MORPHEUS8 is a fractional skin treatment that stimulates collagen production of the underlying
layers of the dermis. By targeting the deeper layers of the skin, the building blocks will
reorganize themselves in a natural anti-aging process.
As it does, it causes an instant contraction of existing collagen while also heating the area, forcing the body to respond with a healing reaction that stimulates natural collagen and elastin production. The device delivers a minimally invasive and completely customizable treatment. It can address smaller and more sensitive areas on the face, as well as those that are more apt to tolerate deeper needle depths.
Collagen loss is one of the many negative effects of the aging process, but the good news is there are ways to reverse it to restore a youthful appearance. At Ryze Wellness & MedSpa in Tampa, FL, we offer RF microneedling with Morpheus8, a device that stimulates natural collagen and elastin production to improve skin volume, smooth lines and wrinkles, and perfect the skin, and we can also treat body areas with the Morpheus8 body attachment.
What Is Morpheus8 Body?
Morpheus8 body is a specialty handpiece that we can use to address different areas with loose skin and contour the body. We can use it to tighten the skin, target and liquefy stubborn fat, and improve the appearance of cellulite, stretch marks, scars, and more. The specialty handpiece uses fractional bipolar radiofrequency energy to cause coagulation of the subcutaneous tissue in the treatment area.
The treatment head is equipped with 3D Smart Frame and Burst technology, and its microneedles can reach up to 8mm deep to visibly improve the appearance of skin laxity and address other cosmetic and aging-related concerns.
What Can Morpheus8 Treat?
We can design treatment plans with the Morpheus8 and Morpheus8 body handpieces to address lines, wrinkles, loose skin, stretch marks, cellulite, uneven skin tone, textural irregularities, facial folds, volume loss, and more. When we perform RF microneedling treatments with the Morpheus8 body device, we can use it to liquefy stubborn fat, tighten loose skin, treat cellulite, and contour the body.
We can also combine this treatment with FaceTite and BodyTite treatments to enhance and even maximize the results. If you’re interested in learning more about these two treatments and how they can help you address other aesthetic concerns, we can give you more details at your consultation.
What Are the Treatment Benefits?
Patients who undergo an RF microneedling treatment plan can expect visible improvements in the health and appearance of their skin and a visible reduction of the most common signs of aging.
The entire treatment process is chemical-free and doesn’t use any invasive techniques to improve the skin. It’s safe for most skin types and can help patients naturally stimulate collagen production to enhance the overall appearance of the skin. Other treatment benefits include the following:
- We can treat multiple face and body areas
- Treatment plans are completely customizable
- The treatment process is FDA-cleared and safe
- It can meet the needs of patients of different ages and life stages
- We can use it to address imperfections and visible signs of aging
- Patients will see gradual results as their bodies respond to the treatment process
- Results are long-lasting
- Patients can extend and maintain results with follow-up treatments
- Results are evident after just one treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
The Morpheus8 and Morpheus8 body handpieces work similarly to a standard microneedling device, but what sets them apart is that they also use controlled and uniform radiofrequency energy during the treatment. The needles deliver a precise amount of RF energy into your skin so we can adequately address your primary concerns.
The device stimulates natural collagen and elastin production by causing existing collagen to contract while also forcing the body to respond with a healing reaction that visibly improves cosmetic imperfections like acne scars and the most noticeable signs of aging on the face and body areas.
We begin the RF microneedling treatment process by applying topical numbing cream. This numbing solution will prevent patients from feeling the needles and maintain a comfortable treatment experience. Once your skin is numb, we’ll use the device to target your treatment area. We can address the face, the body, or multiple areas during a session.
Treating several areas may make your treatment time take longer, but it will also help you achieve the most comprehensive results in less time. You may feel some pressure and a warming sensation as the needles create micro-injuries in the skin and deliver radiofrequency energy into the dermal tissue. Once your treatment is over, we’ll provide aftercare instructions, and you can resume most of your normal daily activities.
Depending on your Morpheus8 treatment regime you can expect to have between 1-3 sessions.
Most patients can benefit from at least three treatments with four weeks between each. We can give you a better idea of what your treatment plan will look like at your consultation once we determine the exact areas you want to treat and your treatment goals.
There’s no social downtime after a Morpheus8 treatment, but your skin will be more sensitive post-treatment, and you will need to take some steps to ensure proper healing. After your treatment, your skin’s absorption rate will increase, which means whatever you apply topically will better absorb into the deeper layers.
This can either help or hurt your skin, so it’s important that you use the right products. You will also need to avoid sun exposure to prevent damaging your skin and any environment that increases your body temperature or causes you to sweat until the area heals. We can give you thorough and complete aftercare instructions once your treatment ends.
Morpheus8 can be used on any areas that can benefit from sub-dermal renewal. The most
commonly treated areas include the lower face and neck. Areas of the face and body that
exhibit wrinkles, discoloration or acne scarring are suitable for treatment.
Visible results can be seen within a few days, but typically after three weeks the most noticeable
results appear. Improvements continue up to three months after treatment.
Fractionated RF energy is a scientifically proven method to reduce wrinkles and rebuild collagen
and fat. It is minimally invasive, using a matrix of micro pins to renew deeper layers of the skin
with almost no patient downtime.
The benefit of Morpheus8’s color blind technology is that it can be used on all skin types. The
unique properties allow even darker tones to be treated.
RF energy heats the deep layers of the skin in a controlled way to revitalize the collagen. The
treatment will improve skin complexion and texture for a more radiant and youthful appearance.
Yes, Morpheus8 can be used in the same treatment session, or a few days after other
treatments.
Since patient downtime is minimal, makeup can be applied 1 to 2 days after the treatment.
Patients should expect to see micro lesions a few days after treatment and slight redness for up
to 1 week depending on treatment parameters.
Patients should moisturize the treatment area and avoid direct sun exposure. It is also
recommended that patients use a good, broad spectrum sunscreen every day. In addition to
reducing their future risk of skin cancer, sunscreens also reduce wrinkles and slow the aging
process.
Transform Your Skin With the Power of Radiofrequency Energy
Whether you want to address loose skin, stubborn fat preventing you from achieving your ideal physique, or the signs of aging, we can design a treatment plan for you. An initial consultation at our office is the first step in this process, as it helps us learn more about your goals, gives you the space to ask questions, and enables us to move forward with a treatment process that will help you achieve healthier and tighter skin.