Morpheus8 Treatment

Morpheus8 Pre and Post Instructions

Pre-treatment Instructions

• Topical retinoid therapy should be discontinued 5 days prior to treatment.
• Avoid any prolonged exposure to the sun, if you must be in the sun use a zinc oxide sunscreen of at least SPF 30. 
• Avoid taking anticoagulants (aspirin, mobic, ibuprofen, naproxen) for one week if your medical condition allows.
• Arrive at your appointment with clean skin. There should be no lotion, makeup, perfume, powder, bath, or shower oil present on the skin to be treated. You will be given the opportunity to remove your make-up in the event this is not possible.
• Botox and Filler injections should be done no less than 14 days prior to treatment.

What to Expect 

• Immediately after your treatment, most patients will experience a clinical endpoint of erythema (redness) for 1-3 days, however for more aggressive treatments this may last longer. Slight to moderate edema (swelling) and mild to moderate sunburn sensation are also common post-treatment and may last 1-3 days.
• Skin may crust and peel for 3-7 days depending on the treatment setting.
• The skin may feel warm and tighter than usual.
• Skin may crust and peel for 3-7 days after treatment.
• Redness and swelling may last for 3-7 days.
• Gridding may be visible 3-4 weeks post-treatment. When treating the body this can last 3-6 months.

*Due to settings and skin tolerance, healing can be different in every patient at every treatment.

Post-treatment Instructions 

• Before discharge a topical ointment may be applied to the face, no bandages or wraps are necessary. You may be given samples of a topical balm to use for the 3 days after the procedure or you may apply Aquaphor if you choose. 
• Makeup may not be worn for 24 hours after the procedure. If there are no areas with active oozing and warm redness, makeup may be applied after this time. 
• Avoid working out for 48 hours.
• You may resume the use of your usual skin care products (usually 2-3 days). Retinoids may be used 5-7 days after treatment.
• There are no restrictions on bathing except to treat the skin gently avoid excessive heat and scrubbing or trauma to the treated areas as if you had a sunburn. 
• Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation (darker pigmentation). 
• The use of zinc oxide sunblock spf 30 at all times after 24-48 hours. 
• Multiple treatments over a period of several months may be required to achieve the desired response. You will notice immediate as well as longer-term improvements in your skin. The time for skin cell turnover is 28 days so most people will begin to see increased results after this time. 

Skin Procedure Ointment is recommended with this treatment.