Morpheus8 in Santa Barbara, CA

As the skin ages, it loses youthful collagen, becomes thinner, and develops wrinkles.  Morpheus8 is a powerful non-surgical option for skin rejuvenation. The technology combines two powerful skin treatments, microneedling and radiofrequency, to address aging without surgery. And it isn’t just for the face;  Morpheus8 can be used on any area of the body where you want to tighten and smooth the skin. 

What Is Morpheus8?

Morpheus8 combines two powerful aesthetic treatments to transform the skin without surgery, combining radiofrequency (RF) and microneedling technology. RF energy is delivered through the microneedles, allowing it to penetrate deep within the skin and delivering healing energy to the skin’s underlying tissues.  Morpheus8 can address a wide variety of skin concerns,  including fine lines and wrinkles, skin laxity, uneven skin tone and texture, large pore size, hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and stretch marks.  Due to its popularity in facial rejuvenation, many people consider Morpheus8 a facial treatment, but it can also be performed on other areas of the body. Morpheus8 can be safely performed on almost any area of the body from head to toe.  

What Are the Benefits of Morpheus Skin Tightening?

A powerful anti-aging treatment, Morpheus8 offers patients many unique benefits, including:

• Safe for all skin tones.
• Treatments can be performed on almost any area of the body, including the face, abdomen, neck, buttocks, and thighs.
• Morpheus8 treatments are quick. Smaller areas can be treated in about 15 minutes.
• Treatment has minimal pain with the use of numbing cream.
• Morpheus8 is non-surgical. No incisions or stitches are needed.
• No downtime is needed after treatment. You can return to work and regular daily activities quickly.  Doctors will talk about the risks and benefits of this treatment in detail before your procedure.

What to Expect from Your Morpheus Skin Tightening Treatment

Morpheus8 treatment is an outpatient procedure. The treatment itself is quick, often requiring just 15-30 minutes. Additional time may be needed to meet with the doctors or apply topical numbing cream before treatment.  If you’ve received a microneedling treatment, Morpheus8 is a similar treatment process. The specialized device uses tiny microneedles to penetrate the skin. RF energy is delivered to the skin through these microneedles.  After your treatment, you can return to work and other activities immediately.

Recovery After Morpheus8

Most patients recover quickly and need no downtime after their treatment. You can return to work and other activities immediately. Many patients experience temporary skin redness, itching, or swelling. These post-treatment effects fade quickly and are often resolved within a few days.  Our doctors will teach you how to care for your skin after Morpheus8 in Santa Barbara, CA. As you heal, you must protect your skin from the sun with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. After microneedling, the skin is temporarily more sensitive to the sun and prone to hyperpigmentation. Limiting sun exposure and using sunscreen daily can protect the skin as it heals