Morpheus 8 skin renewal treatment is a non-surgical aesthetic technology that uses microneedling and radiofrequency energy together and thanks to this can penetrate the lower layers of the skin. By supporting the skin's collagen synthesis, it aims to renew and improve the skin. It is a treatment method often preferred for purposes such as skin tightening, softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improving the appearance of enlarged pores, softening the appearance of acne scars and addressing sagging. However, for the treatment to be successful, sessions must be planned and applied in the correct number and at the correct intervals. Based in Istanbul, Medical Aesthetics Specialist Dr. Lida Çiteli provides information about Morpheus 8 session planning and session intervals. Between Morpheus 8 sessions, time periods of three to six weeks are generally left. However, there is no ideal duration that applies to everyone. This period is determined according to the person's skin structure, the application area, the skin problem to be treated and the skin's response to treatment after the first session.
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How Much Time Should Pass Between Morpheus 8 Treatment Sessions?
Time is needed after the treatment session for the skin to renew itself and for the skin tissue to respond to the controlled damage effect created by radiofrequency energy. For this reason, sessions are generally applied at intervals of several weeks. Although 4–6 week session intervals are generally foreseen, in some cases 3–4 week periods may be preferred. When sessions are applied at shorter intervals than they should be, the skin is not given the opportunity it needs to renew itself. For this reason, session planning should be done by evaluating the healing status of the skin.
How Many Sessions of Morpheus 8 Are Applied?
How many sessions of Morpheus 8 will be applied is determined by the needs of the person's skin and the targeted result. While one or two sessions may be sufficient for some users, more sessions may be needed for more pronounced skin issues.
In many cases, a treatment of two to three sessions is foreseen. However, four sessions may sometimes be needed. For example, the same treatment planning is not made for acne scars, skin laxity or marked tissue irregularities. A case- and patient-focused approach is adopted.
What Factors Determine Session Intervals in Morpheus 8 Application?
Your physician considers several key factors when determining session intervals in Morpheus 8 application. These are:
The person's skin structure - The thickness of the skin, its ability to renew itself and its sensitivity level
The purpose of the treatment - Different treatment protocols are applied for acne scars, enlarged pores, skin laxity and fine lines.
The Area of Application – Device settings, needle depth and energy level differ for the face, neck, décolleté and body areas. For this reason, session intervals are also determined on a case-by-case basis.
How the Skin Responds to the First Session – How the skin reacts after the first session and how quickly it heals is examined. In this way, the timing of the next session is determined.
Do Results Start to Be Seen Between Morpheus 8 Skin Renewal Sessions?
The effects of Morpheus 8 treatment on the skin are not limited to the first days after the procedure is applied. Together with the support of collagen formation following the controlled damage created by radiofrequency energy, the effects emerge gradually over time. For this reason, the changes experienced in the skin tissue become more pronounced gradually between sessions and in the following months.
