UPDATE: If you’ve recently lost significant weight or have had a Bodytite procedure done, Morpheus 8 can help you tighten the loose skin.
Regarding anti-aging solutions, more patients are looking for less-invasive skin tightening solutions with minimal downtime. Over time, skin sagging, excess fat, and the effects of gravity take their toll. As we age, we may become increasingly dissatisfied with noticeable droopy contours on our faces and bodies. Indeed, it is possible to excise hanging areas. However, using scalpels will leave behind noticeable linear scarring, which most people do not want.
There is an apparent demand for scalpel-less alternatives which remove fat while tightening the skin. Yet, achieving both goals has been regarded as “elusive.” Providers have attempted to tackle this two-fold challenge using liposuction supplemented with energy-based applications to contract loose skin. Laser, ultrasound, and radio frequency have been adjunct procedures. However, RF is the only option of the three, demonstrating a much higher safety profile. It is safe for all ethnic groups and significantly improves skin laxity after removing fat and other unwanted tissue.
The Morpheus 8 system by Inmode Ltd. offers a practical, knife-free option for skin tightening and adipose reduction. As the world’s first subdermal adipose remodeling device (SARD), it can address problem areas on the lower face, neck, and any region of the body that can benefit from subdermal rejuvenation.
What is Morpheus 8?
Morpheus8 is a safe, minimally invasive, “modular RF fractional solution.” It is offered as a set of two detachable microneedling device handpieces:
- Morpheus8 for lower facial and neck areas, as well as smaller zones
- Morpheus8 Body for more extensive and deeper tissue treatment areas
The FaceTite and BodyTite (RF) platforms then power these accessory pieces.
The combined features of these technologies allow medical practitioners to program two critical aspects of body and facial contouring procedures:
- the delivery of energy
- the penetration depth of the RF wavelengths (i.e., up to 8mm)
Each handpiece is equipped with 24 coated micro-needles, which deliver a precisely controlled heat range to the sub-dermis without harming the epidermis (i.e., the outer visible skin layer). This energy coagulates fat and contracts the reticular dermis and surrounding connective tissue.
The needles also exert deliberate injuries to the dermal layer, triggering a cascade of inflammatory responses and the release of growth factors (e.g., beta, VEGF, PDGF, and TGF-alpha). In the end, the directional application of radiofrequency offered by Morpheus 8 stimulates the formation of new collagen tissue, elastin, and blood vessels.
Morpheus 8 offers subdermal adipose remodeling for the entire body, the lower face, and the neck.
Fat Removal and Skin Tightening Benefits
The tiny-diameter needles of Morpheus 8 handpieces deliver fractional radiofrequency wavelengths to precise problem areas while leaving surrounding skin alone. Using these microscopic treatment zones achieves the tightness and youthful contours they had envisioned but with far less recovery time.
Morpheus8 can be safely used on all ethnic skin types (i.e., Fitzpatrick I-VI) as it targets deeper layers of skin and tissue to remodel collagen, coagulate fat, and improve one’s overall appearance.
Face and Body Contouring With Morpheus8
Morpheus 8 can reverse problematic sagging in face and body areas surrounded by healthy skin tissue. The modular tips of the handpieces can be used to treat small or large body regions, renewing and firming the reticular dermal layer while promoting the formation of new collagen.
The best part is that there is a faster recovery with minimal bruising and redness compared to regular microneedling or laser treatments. While some results from Morpheus can be seen shortly following treatment, the final results can take about six months as collagen production has ensued by then.
Age Spots and Hyperpigmentation
A prevalent application of Morpheus8 is the treatment of hyperpigmentation, otherwise known as age spots. As we get older, our skin may show unwanted brown spots. These are caused mainly by excessive sun exposure. However, age spots can also develop from using certain medications. Pregnancy hormones may also increase our risk of developing unwanted pigmentation.
Although many creams are intended to reduce brown spots, it may take months to see results. Morpheus 8 offers a much faster route.
How Does RF Microneedling Work to Treat Age Spots?
Radiofrequency used with microneedling creates wounds deep in the skin that induce the skin’s healing process. Secondly, the heat from the radiofrequency vaporizes and then coagulates skin tissue. Both processes combined work to regenerate tissue and reduce pigmentation. At the same time, many patients also notice skin texture improvements:
- vascular lesions
- wrinkles
- scars
- fine lines
Following their Morpheus8 treatment, patients are often impressed with multiple benefits such as even complexion, smoother texture, and skin tightness.
Morpheus8 Technology
Morpheus8 handpieces offer unprecedented features using the scalpel-free application of radiofrequency energy to tighten sagging tissues and the overlying skin. If you want to see this technology in action, watch the following animation videos provided by Inmode.
What is Morpheus8? New Micro-Needling Treatment – Dr. U Skin & Hair Clinic
Schedule a free consultation today: https://dru.com/free-consultation/ What is Morpheus8? Morpheus8 is a new micro-needling treatment developed to be more effective than other types of micro-needling treatments. It is a safe and effective, minimally invasive procedure using modular RF fractional solution for full-body subdermal adipose remodeling.
Morpheus8 Burst Technology Explained – Video Demonstration
Schedule a free consultation today: https://dru.com/free-consultation/ What is Morpheus8? Morpheus8 is a new micro-needling treatment developed to be more effective than other types of micro-needling treatments. It is a safe and effective, minimally invasive procedure using modular RF fractional solution for full-body subdermal adipose remodeling.
Where Can Morpheus8 Be Used?
Morpheus8 handpieces can be used on any region of the face and body that can benefit from subdermal rejuvenation. Common applications include:
- upper arms (i.e., Brachioplasty)
- armpit bulges
- backrolls
- thighs
- abdomen
- jowls
- neck
Patients who qualify for Morpheus8 procedures usually have poor skin laxity at the early to moderate stages. However, the looseness of their skin would not be severe enough to qualify them for surgical excision.
Filling The Treatment “Gap” For Three Patient Types
Morpheus8 represents a new generation of RF-assisted technologies. Now, new groups of patients can benefit from non-excisional procedures that render facial and body regions tighter and firmer.
Before Morpheus 8 and other RFAL advancements by Inmode, there was a treatment gap of three under-served patients.
- Younger men and women who wanted to tighten soft tissue areas without linear scarring, downtime, and surgical procedures
- Young and old individuals with problematic skin laxity are disqualified from traditional liposuction alone (without soft tissue contraction). However, these levels were still not severe enough for surgical excision.
- Patients who had already undergone previous surgical excisions but continued to suffer from recurring skin laxity.
Previously, liposuction and body contouring procedures have been popular cosmetic procedures for older men and women. RFAL applications have produced a major demographic shift by widening the range of patient candidates who wish to see improvements in the shape and contours of their body and facial areas.
Clinical Studies on the Effectiveness of Morpheus 8
In 2012, Aesthetic Surgery Journal published an article that discussed the role of fractional RF in closing the treatment gap discussed above for the three groups of previously under-served patients [1]. The authors conducted a study on 247 male and female patients (range: 26-67 years, mean:55) who wanted to improve jowls and skin laxity of the neck. They were treated with the combined use of RF (i.e., radiofrequency) and bipolar RF. This approach produced significant improvements according to an objective assessment known as the Baker Face Neck Classification.
Before their treatment, the subjects were found to have an average score of 3.1. Afterward, they improved by 1.4 points. Furthermore, 93% expressed high satisfaction with their experience and outcomes and would choose to undergo this treatment in the future.
In another study, 40 patients received RF-assisted liposuction to slim their upper arms [2]. Their results were objectively evaluated by a third-party surgeon who rated their outcomes as good to excellent regarding the tightness achieved on the target soft tissue regions. The RF microneedling enhanced the performance of the bipolar RF on difficult fat pockets located on and around the arms.
Seo et al. compared the skin-tightening effects of fractional RF against surgical facelifts [3]. Surgery produced a 49% improvement versus 16% for RF. In just one treatment RF, patients experienced an improvement graded at 37% of the tightness achieved through surgical excision.
Curious about Morpheus8 for a tighter, firmer face or body? Speak to Dr.U today by clicking the free consultation button below.
Before and After Morpheus8
Dr.U’s patients are experiencing remarkable improvements in their appearance following their Morpheus8 procedures. Here is an example of a woman who noticed a beautiful skin glow and overall rejuvenation made possible by this technology.
FAQ – Morpheus8
Will the results be permanent if I decide to have Morpheus done on my face?
The skin-tightening effects of Morpheus8 can be long-lasting and even permanent in some cases. However, the quality and longevity of your outcome will depend on the stage of your condition, skin laxity, age factors, and other pre-existing physiological variables.
How long does it take for Morpheus 8 to produce improvements?
On average, at ten weeks, the dermal layer’s active remodeling will occur. There is also an increase in the volume of the reticular dermal layer and elastin and hyaluronic acid content.
What general post-op care instructions should I follow after my Morpheus 8 treatment session?
Following your procedure, you will need to apply a skin healing or antibiotic ointment for about 1-3 days, according to the instructions provided by your doctor. You will also need to allow your skin ample time to cool down. Patients will most likely be asked to stop wearing makeup and other topical agents, such as sunscreens and lotions.
References
[1] Dayan, E., Chia, C., Burns, A. J., & Theodorou, S. (2019). Adjustable Depth Fractional Radiofrequency Combined With Bipolar Radiofrequency: A Minimally Invasive Combination Treatment for Skin Laxity. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 39(Suppl_3), S112–S119.
[2] Theodorou, Spero, and Christopher Chia. “Radiofrequency-assisted Liposuction for Arm Contouring: Technique under Local Anesthesia.” Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open vol. 1,5 e37. September 10 2013 [3] Seo KY, Kim DH, Lee SE, Yoon MS, Lee HJ. Skin rejuvenation by microneedle fractional radiofrequency and a human stem cell conditioned medium in Asian skin: a randomized controlled investigator blinded split-face study. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2013 Feb;15(1):25-33.Further Reading
References
- Jowls: Causes, Treatment, Prevention and More. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/jowls. Published 2022. Accessed August 2, 2022.
