Restore Your Skin’s Radiance with a Minimally-Invasive Treatment

Morpheus 8 radiofrequency is an effective non-surgical, full-body, anti-aging treatment option that facilitates skin-tightening and delivers natural-looking results.

Morpheus 8 is the improved version of a micro-needling treatment. Along with pricking the skin, the device also uses radiofrequency. This is what triggers the production of elastin & collagen as it penetrates the skin at a deeper level than micro-needling. The device has 24 coated pins that perforate the subdermal tissue. This thickens the fat and contracts the connective tissue for tightening the skin in the treated area. Consult the best dermatologist in Vancouver, and he will tell you these benefits of the treatment: it can be administered on all skin types; it doesn’t cause any thermal damage to the dermis, and the radiofrequency technology helps reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation after minimal (temporary) inflammation post-treatment.

• What are radiofrequency waves?

These are radiations, which means that the energy is released as electromagnetic waves ranging from low energy to high energy. The radiation used during radiofrequency skin tightening treatment releases energy that is about one billion times less than X-rays.

• The process

First, a numbing cream is topically applied to the treatment area. Then, the device is pressed in the area so that the microneedles may perforate the skin & emit radiofrequency waves. It is the heat from these waves that stimulate the production of elastin and collagen. As a result, the skin gets tightened and evened. All of this is done in around two hours.

• Before treatment care

The dermatologist will see if you’re a suitable candidate for the treatment. He will review your medical history with the doctor. Then, he will do a medical examination of the areas to be treated. 

Finally, he will explain how he would go about the procedure, mention all possible complications and side effects, and precautions to take before the Morpheus 8 radiofrequency treatment.

• Post-treatment care

Right after the treatment, do not touch the treated area or apply anything on it for around 12 hours. This needs to be done as a precautionary measure against infection. During this time, also avoid direct sun exposure.

There will be mild redness & swelling—like that which occurs during a sunburn—for at the most four days after the treatment. Some patients may even see some flaking, which will soon heal. Apply makeup about two days after the treatment. 

P.S. Specific after-care instructions are given to each patient as per the individual’s skin type, the extent of damage, and the number of treatment sessions that will be administered.

• Who is the ideal candidate for the procedure?

If the signs of aging have begun to show on your face and your skin has become saggy, you will benefit from this procedure. Through this, your skin’s smooth texture and glow will be restored. 

Also, if you’re looking for a minimally invasive procedure with almost no downtime, this treatment is the right choice. Its best pro is that its results improve over time and thus show naturally.

• How does it not pain if needles are being used?

That’s because very fine & sharp needles are used to puncture the skin. So, the patient does not feel the pulling or tugging of the skin. 

You may only feel some prickling sensation first. Then, you’ll feel a little warmth in the localized area when the needles enter the upper layers of your skin.

• Two reasons to choose Morpheus 8 radiofrequency treatment

1. Quick results

Being an outpatient procedure, it takes only about 15 to 60 minutes and delivers natural-looking results in no time. Also, no anesthesia is required for this procedure.

2. Safe & effective

It is a good option for those who don’t want to undergo any surgical treatment. Besides, the procedure leaves no permanent marks on the skin.

• How is it different from laser treatment?

In this treatment, only bare minimum heat is delivered on the upper skin surface. But in laser treatment, high-energy beams are focused on the skin. 

Morpheus 8 devices permeate the epidermis & deliver maximal heat at the tip of every needle. Thus, the heating is more targeted than that in laser treatment.

Things to note

It is a heat-based treatment. So, if you’ve got Rosacea, inflammation and redness can occur on your skin. Don’t get this treatment done if you have broken capillaries or blood vessels. The procedure is also not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

All things said the longevity of results varies from patient to patient. The visibility of the scars on your skin will be reduced by 50 to 80% after a few sessions of the treatment. If your desired result from the procedure is tighter skin, it is recommended that you get maintenance treatments after every four months. Also, it is a very intricate procedure. So, make sure that the specialist performing the procedure is the best dermatologist in Vancouver.