Following Morpheus 8 skin rejuvenation treatment, temporary effects such as dryness, redness, and sensitivity occur on the skin. During this period, patients must pay attention to the ingredients of skin care products used to support the skin's healing process. Products that have a peeling effect on the skin, can irritate the skin, or contain active ingredients may harm the healing process in particular. Therefore, after Morpheus 8, it is necessary to allow time for the skin to recover and to simplify the skin care routine for a while. Medical Aesthetics Specialist Doctor Lida Çiteli, who serves her patients in Istanbul, provided information on products to be avoided in skin care following a Morpheus 8 application.
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Which Ingredients Should Not Be Used After Morpheus 8 Treatment?
Following treatment, it is necessary to pause using products containing certain active ingredients during the skin's healing process. These products are as follows:
Retinol and Retinoids – Retinol, tretinoin, and similar vitamin A derivatives can exfoliate the skin, leading to effects such as dryness and irritation.
Products Containing AHA and BHA – Products with exfoliating effects such as glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and lactic acid can cause sensitive skin to become irritated.
Physical Peeling and Granular Cleansers – Products that mechanically scrub the skin may cause stress to the skin tissue during the post-Morpheus 8 healing process.
Benzoyl Peroxide – Preferred especially in acne treatment, these products can cause effects such as dryness and irritation on sensitive skin.
Products Containing Heavy Perfume and Alcohol – Certain perfumed and alcohol-based cosmetic products may increase burning, redness, and sensitivity complaints on the skin.
Strong Active Serums – The skin should be expected to fully calm down before using high-concentration Vitamin C serums and similar active formulations.
The time when you will start reusing these products is determined according to your skin's healing status.
Which Skin Care Products Can Be Preferred After the Morpheus 8 Procedure?
After the Morpheus 8 procedure, care must be taken to cleanse the skin without irritation and maintain moisture balance. Acting according to your physician's advice, you can use products such as:
Gentle Cleansers – Fragrance-free skin cleansers that do not dry out the skin or feature peeling properties can be used.
Moisturizers – You can use moisturizing products recommended by your physician to support the skin barrier.
Restorative Care Products – Soothing products and those supporting the skin barrier deemed appropriate by your physician can be added to your care routine.
Sunscreens – When your skin becomes suitable for using sunscreen, broad-spectrum sunscreens with high SPF values should be used.
Using these products immediately after treatment is not appropriate. Using any product is generally not recommended, especially for the first 24 to 48 hours.
When Can Skin Care Products Be Resumed?
There is no single answer applicable to everyone regarding when retinol, acidic serums, or peeling products can be used after Morpheus 8 treatment. A decision is made based on the depth of the procedure, energy level, application area, skin structure, and the individual's healing speed.
While active products can be reused about seven days after treatment in some cases, waiting for a longer period may be necessary for the skin to fully heal after more intensive applications. If complaints such as redness, peeling, crusting, or sensitivity persist, starting these products should be postponed and action should be taken after consulting the physician.
What Should Be Considered in Skin Care After a Morpheus 8 Application?
Using products that unnecessarily fatigue the skin after treatment harms the healing process and patient comfort. Therefore, maintaining as simple a care routine as possible during the recovery period is beneficial. During this period, the skin should not be rubbed, and crusts or minimal peeling should not be picked by hand. Before starting to use a new care product, its ingredients must certainly be checked and action taken according to the physician's recommendations.
