Will Morpheus8 help me at all with wrinkling and stretch marks on my stomach after having a baby? (photo)

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I’m not expecting a perfect tummy. I just want it to look a little more normal. Reduce some of the wrinkling around the bellybutton and on the bottom. Making the stretch marks lighter is a plus as well. I’ve done 6 treatments of Venus Legacy but it didn’t do much for skin tightening for me..

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

Laura A. Katz, MD · Answer

Morpheus is an awesome option for post baby tummy.  Morpheus 8 radiofrequency micro needling will greatly reduce the appearance of stretch marks, while assisting with some muscle contraction and skin tightening and extra collagen production.  It is minimally invasive with no down time.  You just want to be sure to rinse the treated area with water only for 24 to 48 hours as the inflammation dies down.

Rebecca Greco, MD · Answer

The Morpheus8, or M8 is an excellent option for post-pregnancy skin. It is a fractional RF and microneedling system that induces collagen growth and skin tightening, as well as fat coagulation and remodeling below the skin. During this comfortable treatment, a topical anesthetic is applied to the area. 24 gold-coated micropins deliver fractionated radiofrequemcy energy up to 5 mm below the surface of the skin. Downtime is minimal and consists of some redness and mild pin-point bleeding, resolving in 24-48 hours. This treatment can be used in any area of the body and is a color-blind technology.

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