If I get a Morpheus8 treatment how bad do you look right after?

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Thinking of getting a Morpheus8. How bad will I look the next day? What are the after medications? How long predates and post do I have to stay out of the sun?

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Morpheus8 is such a great skin tightener and is easy to undergo. There are 2 ways of getting it done. One is more aggressive and is a 1 time treatment where you are puffy for about 5 days but you see results that are more dramatic.  The other is a more whimpy way where you get 3 separate milder treatments spaced 6 weeks apart with almost no downtime at all but takes a lot longer to see results. Sincerely, Dr Hansen

Wesley Anne Brady, MD · Answer

The day following a Morpheus treatment patient typically look like they have a sunburn. You can certainly go to work the next day, but perhaps not to an event where you might need to look your best. I recommend NO sun exposure for at least 72 hours and then, if you must go out, wear a broad-spectrum sun screen. Also, no make up for 72 hours, until the small scabs start to form. The scabs are pinpoint and are not really noticeable to anyone but you. 
  
Cheers from Dallas!

Christopher T. Maloney Jr., MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Our team has performed over 150 Morpheus8 treatments at this point and the overwhelming majority of people have minimal downtime. So minimal in fact often times my staff  has the procedure performed at the end of the work day and returns to work the next day. Sometimes some bruising occurs or some pin point scabbing. If you did it on a Friday most patients can be back to work Monday with no issue. Best of luck. You will love the treatment.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

morpheus have very little downtime, small dots and redness for few days, but most my patients go to work that day or next day.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nicole Eisenbrown, MD · Answer

Hi classylassy626, 
One of the best features of Morpheus8 is that it has virtually NO downtime. From all the patients I have treated, they almost immediately go back to work the very next day. Immediately after you will have redness and swelling but nothing compared to, for example a chemical peel. Some people may experience bruising or pin point scabbing and will have full recovery within 2-3 days. 
Hope this helped!
-Dr. Eisenbrown

Laura A. Katz, MD · Answer

The great thing about Morpheus is the very minimal downtime.  At Monroe Comprehensive Laser Center in Monroe, Mi, we have seen some redness and pinpoint red dots immediately after treatment as well as some mild swelling that usually disappears withing hours.  We advise patients to rinse their treated area with water only for 24 to 36 hours and wait on makeup until 36 hours after.  we also advise pts to be careful when they bath or shower that they do not expose the treated area to harsh cleansers or body wash etc to decrease unwanted inflammation.  As far as after sun exposure, we recommend no deliberate tanning for 2 weeks after and to wear sunscreen of at least 30spf for those weeks.  We also recommend to use aquaphor for skin protection and moisturizing for at least the first 36 hours.

Rebecca Greco, MD · Answer

The Morpheus8 offers the pleasant surprise of very minimal downtime, especially when compared to traditional microneedling (2mm or less). Most everyone will show some degree of redness during and immediately after the procedure, especially in lighter skin tones and weaker skin health. Redness can resolve within minutes, or hours. You may also see very mild pin-point bleeds (think tiny dots) that may be easily wiped away, or will naturally scab and slough over the next 24-48 hours. You may also see the micropin entry points, and this too will resolve within a few hours. All said, makeup can be applied 24 hours after, and skin may be glowing 48-72 hour later. Individual response will vary based on several different factors. In general, I don't like my patients returning to work the same day. Post care will be advised in your office, and in general requires deep moisture and avoiding sun for 2 weeks after treatment, using SPF 50.

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