Sagging jowls and age spots - Will Morpheus 8 work and how long will results last? (Photo)

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50 year old with sagging jowls and age spots . I have been advised to take three sessions of RF micro needling.

Anna Petropoulos, MD, FRCS · Answer

Hello sk2023,
Morpheus8 is often an excellent starting point for addressing sagging jowls and age spots. In our plastic surgery practice, we frequently combine Morpheus8 with other procedures to optimize results, but we typically begin with a series of three treatments.

Morpheus8 is a radiofrequency (RF) micro-needling treatment designed to remodel the deeper layers of the skin. The microneedles stimulate the production of new skin cells, while the RF energy creates controlled heat that triggers the body's natural repair response, leading to the formation of new collagen.

Patients begin producing new skin cells quickly after treatment. However, collagen remodeling takes longer—approximately four weeks to begin and up to 90 days to fully develop. For this reason, we recommend spacing treatments 4–6 weeks apart and completing a series of three sessions.

Most patients see their peak results about 90 days after their final treatment. The collagen-building process gradually slows and typically plateaus around the six-month mark. To maintain and potentially enhance your results, we recommend a single maintenance treatment every six months. Consistent maintenance treatments can help preserve the improvements achieved during the initial series and may lead to even better long-term outcomes. I have had patients who have been with me for the last 10 years maintaining their RF micro-needling results.

If brown spots remain a concern after Morpheus8, an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment may be beneficial. IPL is specifically designed to target pigmentation issues such as brown spots, as well as redness and visible blood vessels.

Depending on the degree of skin laxity and the size of the jowls, some patients may require additional treatments to achieve optimal lifting and contouring. We offer more advanced options for these concerns, but we generally recommend starting with Morpheus8 and then reassessing your results before considering further treatment.  My name is Jeanine Oteri and I am a medical esthetician/laser technician with 25 years experience answering on behalf of Dr. Anna Petropoulos, MD, F.R.C.S.

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Hello! Morpheus8 is a type of radiofrequency microneedling, so it’s essentially a more powerful version of what you were already advised. The difference is that it delivers heat deep under the skin, not just surface needling. That heat tightens existing collagen and stimulates new collagen. It can reach deeper layers involved in jowls and lower-face sagging. It can improve mild to moderate sagging by tightening and lifting the jawline. It’s often used specifically for early jowling and loss of definition. With the age spots and pigmentation, it may soften discoloration, but it’s not the best primary treatment for age spots. Lasers or chemical peels are often more targeted for pigmentation. Results will last about 12–18 months. Some people see benefits lasting closer to 2 years, especially after a full series of treatments. Hope you have a great day!

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. Yes—Morpheus8 can help improve the appearance of sagging jowls and age spots, but results depend on your skin type, the severity of laxity, and how many sessions you complete. Its combination of microneedling and radiofrequency can tighten the lower face by stimulating collagen and can also soften pigmentation and age spots. Most people need a series of 2–3 sessions to see the best lifting effect, with gradual improvement over the following months as collagen rebuilds. Results typically last around 1–2 years, but maintenance sessions may be needed since natural aging continues.

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