12 Jun CultureWhisper Suggests Morpheus8 Means the “End of Injectables”
Are the latest treatments so advanced that the “end of injectables” is upon us? That’s what is suggested at CultureWhisper, thanks in large part to Morpheus8, but in reality Morpheus8 is just the latest (excellent) addition to a suite of tools and technologies that can help you achieve your skin goals. Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy to tighten skin and address a myriad of concerns ranging from stretch marks to hyperpigmentation. It’s a hybrid approach to minimally-invasive treatments, but it’s certainly not going to take the place of injectables like Botox and fillers—instead, it complements them. Let’s take a look at these three options and how they can work together.
Microneedling has been around as we know it since the mid-90s. Prior to that period, a form of microneedling was used at the turn of the last century. Microneedling is a form of collagen induction therapy that works by creating micro-channels in the skin via tiny needles. These needles are so small that all forms of microneedling, including Morpheus8, are described as feeling like microdermabrasion. In other words, it’s not painful but your skin may look a little pink for a few hours after the treatment.
For years, microneedling was recommended as a monthly treatment in order to sustain results. No collagen induction therapy is immediate because collagen takes time to build below the skin’s surface. When there is a controlled injury, such as with microneedling, your body creates a rush of collagen and elastin as part of the repair process. A wonderful side effect is that collagen is also a building block of youthful skin. It repairs it, turns back the clock, and gives you that microneedling glow you love.
The Addition of RF Energy
Microneedling isn’t the only way to induce collagen, but it’s one of the most well-known and has been around the longest. However, RF energy is also a well-known tool for collagen induction. There are other options that send RF energy into the skin externally, but with Morpheus8 the needles themselves deliver this energy. Well below the skin’s surface, this one-two punch of collagen induction goes to work. This means that you don’t need monthly Morpheus8 treatments, although on average many patients opt for sessions every six months. Another bonus of any type of microneedling is that you can really take advantage of those temporarily open channels. Applying medical-grade topicals right after this treatment means that topicals can get to work and go deeper than before.
So, what does Morpheus8 treat? Just about every common skin condition you can imagine from fine lines and wrinkles to brown spots and poor texture. Botox and fillers work completely differently. Botox temporarily paralyzes the muscles that cause unwanted lines and wrinkles with results that last six months on average. Botox also works quickly, with full results usually appearing within one week after the injections. Like Morpheus8, it also addresses lines and wrinkles but in a different way entirely. This is why they can work so well together.
Fillers and Morpheus8
Dermal fillers are usually made using synthetic hyaluronic acid (HA) and results are immediate—which is what many interested in instant gratification want. There are a couple types of “fillers” that work via collagen induction, but they are nowhere near as popular. Results from fillers can last 6 – 18 months on average and do not interfere with Morpheus8, Botox, and many other minimally invasive procedures. The goal of dermal fillers is to give you volume where you’ve always wanted it or to restore it. You can get fillers virtually anywhere on the face as well as the tops of the hands. Increasingly, patients are opting for fillers in various areas rather than focusing on just one (like the lips).
Morpheus8 works slow and steady, and you can watch your skin get better and better in the weeks following your treatment. If you’ve never tried microneedling before, get started with the latest generation of this treatment. And if you’re a seasoned microneedling fan, it’s time for an upgrade. Learn more about Morpheus8 or book your consultation or appointment today by calling Parson Skin Center or completing the online contact form.