Is Morpheus8 (microneedling with RF) the correct treatment for my problem area? Perioral mounds and loose skin (Photo)

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I’ve had two consultations at two different places now, neither were the boards certified plastic surgeon, one was at a local med spa and one was at SkinMD. consultant recommended I get micro needling with radio frequency. I have read a lot of bad things about this procedure causing fat loss, the last thing I need in this area. I’m wondering if this is an appropriate treatment for my perioral mounds and loose skin elasticity in this area? If not, then what would be the recommended procedure?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

You are too young to have any loose skin on your face unless you told me you’ve lost close to 100 pounds of weight or more. I would definitely not do anything at your age, especially when it comes to radio frequency devices of any kind. Those will definitely make you age a lot faster. Just focus on a healthy diet and the skin And joy life as much as possible. I hope this helps and Good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.

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