Before Morpheus 8 treatment, topical creams with an anaesthetic effect are generally used so that the patient does not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure. In this treatment, which uses microneedling and radiofrequency energy, the type of anaesthesia method preferred is determined by the application area, the person's skin structure, the needle depth and the energy level applied. Based in Istanbul, Medical Aesthetics Specialist Dr. Lida Çiteli explains how anaesthesia is applied before Morpheus 8, whether anaesthetic cream is sufficient or whether local anaesthesia by injection is needed.
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Is Anaesthetic Cream Used Before Morpheus 8 Treatment?
Yes, creams with a local anaesthetic effect are generally used before the application to reduce the patient's sense of pain. These creams are applied to the area where the needles will enter. This creates superficial numbness in the skin.
A certain period of time is needed for the anaesthetic cream to take effect. In clinical protocols this period can vary between 30 and 60 minutes. Once the time is complete, the cream residue is cleaned from the skin surface. Afterwards, preparations for the procedure begin.
However, it should be noted that the application of anaesthetic cream does not mean that the person will feel nothing during the procedure. During treatment, the person may feel a mild prickling, pressure and warmth and may experience temporary discomfort. Anaesthesia is applied not to eliminate these effects completely but to reduce them to a minimum level that the patient can easily tolerate.
Is Local Anaesthesia by Injection Needed for Morpheus 8?
Local anaesthesia by injection is not required in every case. For example, in limited areas such as the facial region, topical creams with an anaesthetic effect are often sufficient.
However, if a protocol will be applied in larger body areas and at higher energy levels, and if the person's pain threshold is low, anaesthesia by injection may be applied. Alternatively, a nerve block may be applied. Especially in extensive body areas, the need for anaesthesia may differ. For this reason, the anaesthesia method is determined after the comprehensive physician evaluations made before the procedure.
Does Anaesthetic Cream Make Morpheus 8 Application Painless?
Topical anaesthetic creams aim to greatly reduce the discomfort the patient will feel during the procedure. However, the level of pain and warmth felt during the procedure varies from person to person.
The sensitivity of the skin, the structural features of the application area, the needle depth and the energy level are important factors affecting the comfort of the procedure. For this reason, while some people have a more comfortable treatment experience, others may feel more heat, pressure or prickling in sensitive areas.
What Should Be Considered in Anaesthesia Before Morpheus 8 Skin Renewal?
The content of the anaesthetic creams and the extent to which they are used is of great importance. In particular, the patient must not be allergic or sensitive to the anaesthetic substances used. For this reason, the person should inform their physician about allergic reactions before treatment.
Which area of the skin, in what quantity and for how long the cream will be applied must be determined by the physician. In large areas of skin, uncontrolled application of anaesthetic cream causes the medication to be absorbed excessively by the body and some side effects to occur. For this reason, the person should not use anaesthetic products unconsciously on their own.
