66, Morpheus8 treatment for loose skin caused by Morpheus8? (Photo)

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I had 3 Morpheus 8 treatments on my face, abdomen, thighs and upper arms. I am 66 and wanted to tighten skin, not lose fat. After 3 treatments each, my thighs and arms are thinner but the skin is looser. I think too much fat was removed, is that possible? I went to a different provider who said that a few more Morpheus treatments with different settings can tighten the skin without taking more fat. Is this true?

Roya Rakhshani, MD · Answer

Morpheus 8 uses energy which can cause some fat loss. An experienced person would know the correct settings or the proper technique to avoid that. Morpheus 8 has different tips with different length of needles. A more superficial treatment will be better for skin tightening.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Unfortunately your assumption is correct. Most “skin tightening“  devices wind up destroying subcutaneous fat which in fact leads to looser skin. It’s like deflating a balloon of air- it becomes loose and deflated. It may be ok to lose fat at a younger age because of the skin’s elasticity but not at an advanced age when the elasticity is no where the same. I don’t believe that more treatments will be helpful. I hope this helps and good luck from NYC Plastic Surgery.

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