Can Morpheus 8 melt fat on accident?

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I went to a couple plastic surgeons regarding a facelift. They both told me to stop using Morpheus eight as it causes subdermal scarring and fat atrophy even if the settings are not deep enough to reach the adipose tissue because the heat can penetrate through other layers. Is this true?

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

I would suspect these doctors don't (a) do a lot of facelifts, and (b) don't have Morpheus 8.  Radiofrequency microneedling, like Morpheus 8, is something that has greatly improved our ability to help peoples' faces.  The technology will tighten the skin in ways that a facelift cannot by improving the collagen and thickness of the skin.  A facelift can still be done, and a modern facelift doesn't really pul on the skin so much as lift the deeper tissues.  Very old fashioned face lifts relied on lifting the skin only.

In fact, the most advanced facelifts and facial rejuvenation techniques now are combining energy (such as Morpheus8) and surgery together for the best and most longest lasting outcome.  We recommend this combination for many people at our office in Boston.
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Luis A. Perez, DO · Answer

Any specific reason for this advise? Morpheus8 is a great collagen stimulator. I have been to multiple conferences about the technology, and also read and watch numerous educational material and have never ran into that advise. I bet an experienced and confident plastic surgeon will be able to operate on faces treated with Morpheus8. A lot of the plastic surgeons that present at Inmode conferences, actually perform morpheus8 sessions immediately after their plastic surgery ( int eh operating room)

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

It’s not the settings on the Morpheus device and other radio frequency devices that kills the subcutaneous fat, it is the length of the needles that are being used to penetrate the skin. Once the needle gets longer than 3 mm or even shorter in some areas of the face or the neck, the needle tip penetrates the skin, and the energy is delivered to the subcutaneous fat, which melts and dies very quickly From the surrounding heat, created by the radio frequency energy . The plastic surgeons you have seen have told you factual information and I agree with them wholeheartedly. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.

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