Aging skin doesn’t have to be part of getting older. AMG Aesthetics in Tucson, AZ, offers a non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatment that can lift and tighten skin, diminish fine lines and wrinkles, and minimize scarring. If you’re ready to achieve a healthy, more youthful, revitalized appearance, Morpheus8 may be just what you’re looking for.

WHAT IS MORPHEUS8?

As we age, our skin starts to lose its elasticity, which results in fine lines, sagging, and other signs of aging. Morpheus8 delivers radiofrequency energy through gold-plated microneedles. The process jumpstarts the skin’s restorative process, encouraging the development of new cells and collagen. This treatment is capable of broadly renewing the skin while also melting away small pockets of underlying fat.

WHICH PARTS OF THE BODY CAN THIS TREATMENT BE PERFORMED ON?

The face and neck are popular treatment spots, but this radiofrequency microneedling treatment can be successfully performed all over the body, including the chest, arms, legs, abdomen, and buttocks.

HOW IT WORKS

At the start of your appointment, we will cleanse and numb your skin. We’ll then use a device with tiny needles that deliver radiofrequency energy to make a series of pricks on the skin in the treatment area. We’ll adjust the depth of the pricks and the amount of radiofrequency energy depending on what your cosmetic goals are.

The tiny pricks trick your skin into thinking it’s been injured which results in new cell generation and additional collagen production, renewing the skin.

HOW CAN I MAXIMIZE MY RESULTS?

Many patients opt to enhance their results by adding on the use of PRF gel, a next-generation platelet-rich plasma treatment. During PRP treatments, a small blood sample is taken and the patient’s own platelets are separated from other blood cells using a centrifuge machine and then mixed with the plasma. The resulting PRP substance can be spread or injected to enhance the results obtained from the treatment.

HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL MICRONEEDLING?

What makes Morpheus8 different is the inclusion of radiofrequency energy, which intensifies the production of new collagen and elastins, giving you even better results.

HOW MUCH RECOVERY IS INVOLVED?

One of the advantages of this treatment is that it’s non-surgical and involves very little downtime. Your skin may appear pink and flushed when you leave your appointment, but this should subside within hours. Most patients are back at work the next day. During the first 48 hours after your treatment, your skin may be especially sensitive, and you’ll want to steer clear of exfoliants, cosmetics, and certain types of cleansers as your skin heals. All of this will be discussed with you during your consultation and appointment.

Will I Need More Than One Treatment?

Many patients find that they need three or four treatments to fully achieve their cosmetic goals. Each treatment can usually be performed in less than an hour.

HOW LONG WILL MY RESULTS LAST?

It takes time for the body to generate the additional collagen and elastin that this treatment spurs, so most patients don’t see their full results until three or four weeks after treatment. The improvement in your skin will last a year or more, and you can prolong your results by taking good care of your skin by shielding it from the sun and sticking to a conscientious at-home skincare regimen.

WHO IS THIS RIGHT FOR?

PATIENTS IN GOOD OVERALL HEALTH

The ideal patient is in good overall health and also has healthy skin that is free of infection and inflammation.

PATIENTS WHO WANT TO IMPROVE THE LOOK OF THEIR SKIN

Patients usually seek out this treatment because they are concerned about some aspect of their skin’s appearance, such as scarring, dullness, and laxity.

TREATMENT Q&A

WILL THIS WORK ON DARKER SKIN TONES?

Yes. Microneedling alone may cause hyperpigmentation on darker skin tones, but Morpheus8 can be successfully performed on all skin types and tones without any risk of hyperpigmentation.

HOW DEEPLY WILL THE MICRONEEDLES PENETRATE?

The Morpheus system is capable of penetrating the skin as deeply as 5 millimeters. We will determine how deeply this treatment should penetrate each patient’s skin based on his or her cosmetic goals.

IS THIS TREATMENT COVERED BY HEALTH INSURANCE?

Because it is a cosmetic treatment, Morpheus is not usually covered by health insurance. Our office does offer to finance.

IS THIS TREATMENT SAFE?

Yes. The device we use during Morpheus treatments is equipped with a host of safety features, including an automatic shutoff if a certain amount of radiofrequency energy is delivered or the skin reaches a certain temperature.

DO MEN EVER TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS TREATMENT?

Yes. When it comes to aging skin, men share many of the same concerns that women do. We regularly perform Morpheus treatments on both male and female patients.

CAN MORPHEUS8 BE COMBINED WITH OTHER COSMETIC TREATMENTS?

Yes, patients often combine this radiofrequency microneedling treatment with one of our other services. We offer PRF injections, which can boost your results. It is also possible to combine this treatment with PicoSure laser treatments for enhanced skin rejuvenation.

HOW CAN I GET STARTED?

If you think Morpheus might be right for you, the first step is to schedule an initial consultation with us. During this session, we’ll evaluate your skin and your overall health, and talk with you about the Morpheus system and whether it might be right for you. After that, it’s just a matter of scheduling your first treatment.

IT’S TIME TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST AGING SKIN

Is dull, sagging skin starting to betray your age? Morpheus8 treatments at AMG Aesthetics in Tucson, AZ, can revitalize the look of your skin and help you take years off the clock! Best of all, treatments are easy and involve very little downtime. Maybe it’s time you gave this amazing treatment system a try.