Broadly speaking, minimally invasive procedures don’t always yield results that are as in-your-face dramatic as those of their surgical counterparts. That being said, there are still instances where the before and after photos for nonsurgical treatments can be impressive. Case in point: these popular Morpheus8 before-and-afters.
What is Morpheus8?
Morpheus8 pairs microneedling (to address skin texture and tone) with radiofrequency energy (to treat mild laxity and sagging). Because the needles penetrate deeper than those of other, similar devices, it tends to deliver more impressive results in a shorter amount of time, although multiple treatments are still needed. It can be used on the face and neck as well as many areas on the body, including the chest, arms, knees, and buttocks; Kim Kardashian called it a “game-changer” for her stomach. (The procedure can also result in minimal amounts of fat loss.)
While exactly what you should look for in before and after pictures differs based on where the treatment is being performed, an improvement in overall skin quality and appearance as well as skin tightness is key. Here, six of the most popular Morpheus8 photos on RealSelf show exactly that.
The most popular Morpheus8 before and after photos
1. Morpheus8 for jowls and jawline
The doctor: Dr. Camille Cash, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Houston
Time post-treatment: one month
This patient saw a notable improvement in the smoothness and contour of the submental area after one Morpheus8 treatment, as seen in both the side and oblique views. Her skin texture has also improved.
2. Morpheus8 for abdomen
The doctor: Dr. Wesley Anne Brady, a board-certified OB-GYN in Dallas
Patient age: 25–34
Number of treatments: one
What she says: “With most microneedling treatments, multiple sessions are usually required. But due to the advanced technology of Morpheus8 and our highly experienced providers, we can accomplish so much in just a single session. In the before photo you can see that this patient has darkened stretch marks and skin laxity. After just one treatment, we were able to lighten pigmentation, reduce the severity of the stretch marks, and tighten sagging skin.”
3. Morpheus8 for abdomen
The doctor: Dr. Mathew Mosher, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Langley, British Columbia
Patient age: 51
Number of treatments: three
Time post-treatment: three months
What he says: “This patient had concerns about the appearance of her abdominal skin, particularly when leaning forward. This was demonstrated and captured in the before photos. Microneedling with radiofrequency is a good option to stimulate and rejuvenate the skin, to reduce visible folds and creases. Unlike surgery that tightens the skin by removing the excess, Morpheus8 can change and improve skin quality. As seen in her after photographs, her abdominal skin appears smoother, both above and below the umbilicus. The depths of creases and laxity noted above the umbilicus are reduced post-treatment.”
4. Morpheus8 for knees
The doctor: Dr. Anita Patel, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California
Patient age: 35–44
Number of treatments: one
Time post-treatment: one month
What she says: “These results are after only one treatment with the Morpheus8 body tip. The patient’s skin quality is good, but her age contributed to the pre-treatment laxity. The good result is likely due to a combination of technique and post-treatment care, which included a regimen containing Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar and Biopelle Tensage Intensive Serum.”
5. Morpheus8 for scars
The doctor: Dr. Beverly Friedlander, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Short Hills, New Jersey
Patient age: 38
Time post-treatment: three months
What she says: “This is a great result because it reflects the nature of what Morpheus8 can do, stimulating subdermal remodeling of the tissue in addition to addressing surface irregularities. This patient’s scar is more than 20 years old. The microneedling component of the procedure improved the surface tone and texture, creating a flatter scar. The beauty of the result is that the deeper radiofrequency component stimulated the production of new collagen, helping to provide a smoother, tighter scar.”
6. Morpheus8 for neck sagging
The doctor: Dr. Harpreet Lotay, a physician in Kamloops, British Columbia
Patient age: 80
Number of treatments: two
Time post-treatment: three months
What she says: “This patient is a healthy 80-year-old who was interested in improving her neck area. She’d had a lot of sun exposure as a young person, but since coming to see us has been diligent about her sunscreen use. We treated her with a series of three Morpheus8 treatments [editor’s note: these photos are after two] along with Radiesse, which induces even more collagen and augments the results of Morpheus8.”
