Carrying out the preparation process correctly before Morpheus 8 skin renewal treatment ensures that the treatment is applied in a more controlled and successful way. It supports the skin's healing process after application. Before this non-surgical aesthetic treatment, which uses microneedling and radiofrequency energy, it is important for the skin to be evaluated by the physician, the appropriate parameters to be determined and the physician to be informed about the products and medications used. So, what should be done and considered before Morpheus 8 skin renewal? Based in Istanbul, Medical Aesthetics Specialist Dr. Lida Çiteli explains for you.
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How Should the Skin Be Prepared Before Morpheus 8 Application?
Before the application, you should make sure that the skin is not irritated, has no sunburn and is as healthy as possible. For this reason, in the period before treatment, you should avoid products and applications that will tire the skin.
Chemical products such as retinol, AHA, BHA, tretinoin, peeling products and grainy skin cleansers can cause the skin to become sensitive. When the use of these products should be paused is determined by the specialist physician according to the person's skin structure and the products used. Generally, the use of these products should be stopped within three to seven days before treatment.
Should Sun Exposure and Solarium Be Avoided?
Before Morpheus 8 application, the skin must not be intensively exposed to the sun. In addition, solarium and tanning products should also be avoided. Skin that is sunburned or clearly tanned may not be suitable for Morpheus 8. In such cases, treatment may need to be postponed. Before treatment, it is necessary to use sunscreen, not to stay in the sun for long periods and to protect the skin as much as possible. Especially if you have skin that is prone to pigmentation and sensitive, it is beneficial to take these precautions.
The Physician Must Be Informed About Medications and Supplements Used
Before treatment, you must inform your physician about the medications, vitamin supplements and herbal products you use. In particular, if you are using blood-thinning medications, this may affect the risk of bleeding and bruising. Some painkillers and supplements must also be evaluated by the physician before treatment. However, stopping the medications you use on your own without consulting your doctor can be dangerous. All these processes must be managed with consensus between the doctor who prescribed the medication and your medical aesthetics physician.
Cold Sores, Infections and Skin Conditions Must Be Reported
If there is an active cold sore, bacterial infection, fungus, open wound, rash or irritation in the skin area where the procedure will be applied, treatment must be postponed. People with a history of cold sores must inform their physician about this. If your doctor considers it necessary, they may plan a preventive antiviral treatment.
People with conditions such as eczema, rosacea and psoriasis should also be comprehensively evaluated by the physician before treatment. During active periods of these conditions, it may be decided to postpone treatment.
What Should Be Considered on the Day of Morpheus 8 Treatment?
On the day Morpheus 8 is applied, care should be taken to ensure that the treatment area is clean. It is beneficial to come to the clinic without using products such as makeup, oil or cream on the face. After your physician evaluates your skin, they sterilise the area and use topical anaesthetic creams to help make the treatment more comfortable.
Before treatment, the person's skin structure, needs, health history, possible risks and expectations must be analysed by the physician. The device settings to be used are determined individually as a result of these evaluations.
