MORPHEUS 8®

• Tightens loose skin
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Improve skin contouring
• Target superficial fat
• Fades acne scarring
• Improves hyper-pigmentation

Morpheus8 is a minimally invasive fractional treatment that combines micro-needling and radiofrequency (RF) energy to remodel and contour the face and body.

The treatment uses a series of gold coated microneedles that stimulate a healing response from the skin, increasing elastin and collagen production. The radiofrequency energy heats the tissue under the skin and simultaneously tightens connective fibres and moulds the fat to lift and firm the contours.

Prior to the treatment:

• Hydrafacial

Following treatment:

• Profhilo – to deliver the highest quality hyaluronic acid into the dermal layer to plump and hydrate
• Botox
• Fillers
• Surgical neck lift
• Emtone
• Coolsculpt

• Avoid touching or massaging the treated areas for 24 hours
• Do not apply retinol or Vitamin C for 5 days after the procedure
• Avoid coffee and ibuprofen for 48 hours after the procedure
• For the first 24 hours, keep treated area dry and clean, wash with lukewarm water and allow to air dry (avoid using towels)
• Do not apply makeup around the treated area for 24 hours
• Avoid saunas, hot baths and jacuzzis for 24 hours post treatment
• Avoid exercise or sweat inducing activities for 24 hours post treatment
• Avoid sunlight for 24 hours post procedure 
• As part of your skin health regimen, from 24 hours post procedure avoid direct sunlight on the treated area, using a hat where possible, and with broad spectrum physical SPF 50 and 5 star UVA protection such as the Forlle’d Hyalogy UV protector or ZO Sheer Fluid Broad Spectrum Sunscreen. 

• Redness and swelling post procedure in the treatment area, which settles within the first few hours but may last longer
• Bruising around the lips or the eyes, which may last a few days
• Some itching
• Allergic reaction
• Other less common risks will be discussed during the consultation

• Prior to arrival at Montrose

  From 4 weeks prior to treatment avoid any aggressive treatments such as ablative laser. 

  From 2 weeks prior to treatment avoid abrasive treatments, including: laser; micro-needling; prolonged or UV exposure; or aggressive facials. 

  A week before treatment stop all use of irritant topical products (Acids, Retinol, Vitamin C or scrubs)

  If you are taking blood thinners, including NSAIDs such as Asprin or Ibuprofen, you should discuss with your doctor whether it is possible to discontinue their use throughout the course of your treatment. If you are prone to allergies it is recommended that you request a test patch prior to undertaking your Morpheus8® treatment. 

  On arrival at Montrose

  Our team will assist in the removal of any makeup and one of our team will discuss any of your concerns and review your medical history, after which the treatment area will be photographed. Numbing cream or local anaesthetic may be applied – this takes 30-45 minutes to work. You may receive supplemental local anaesthetic injections around the face.

  The treatment takes between 20-60 minutes depending on area. During the treatment, you may experience brief, deep heat sensation. After the treatment there will be erythema (local skin redness) and edema (swelling) for a couple of hours. The sensation of heat may last up to 7 days. Some redness and swelling in the treatment area will occur which settles within the first few hours but may last longer. Tiny pin-point scabs may appear which can be covered with makeup after 24 hours. 

  Results

  Visible results appear between 4-14 days after treatment but are best seen 4-6 weeks post-treatment.

  COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS

  Before treatment, a Hydrafacial® provides a deep cleanse, extraction and hydration of the skin. Following treatment, Profhilo® delivers the highest quality hyaluronic acid into the dermal layer to plump and hydrate, whilst Botox® is effective primarily in the upper face, and filler achieves contour and definition in the lower face. Clear and Brilliant® laser treatment provides visibly illuminated skin and a clinically proven enhanced skin permeability for the absorption of topical skin care. Laser and IPL treatments can address a wide range of concerns. Coolsculpt® and Emsculpt Neo® can be used to address any excess fat or to stimulate underlying muscle. More invasive treatments such as FaceTite® and Liposuction can address stubborn areas, whilst a surgical neck lift performed in our theatre at Montrose provides the ultimate resolution to sagging skin around the neck.

The treatment is unsuitable for:

• Patients who are pregnant
• Patients who are breastfeeding
• Patients with skin cancer in the treatment area
• Patients who have had an allergic response to laser
• Patients with HIV or Hepatitis C