Would Morpheus be the best option for targeting aging? (Photo)

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I noticed that my face looks a lot different in the past 5 years. My eyes are less even and more upper eyelid is visible. My eyes have dark circles and eye bags. I also feel my face looks more dull. Th beauty spa i got recommended Morpheus8. Would anyone here recommend this? Or have minimally invasive options for either rejuvenating or preventing my skin from aging more. Two pictures should be attached from age 23 and now 28.Currently use tretanoin, neutragena eye retinol, vit c, sunscreen

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Morpheus8 is a great treatment option for preventing fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and even correcting skin texture/ scarring. Morpheus8 can also burn small amounts of fat helping to contour the cheeks and jawline. However, if volume loss is a concern I would recommend looking into the NeoGen treatment. This is a laser that helps rebuild your skin's natural collagen and elastin production from the inside out. This is a great treatment for addressing volume loss, skin laxity, pore size and helps give your skin an overall more even complexion. This is a great treatment for younger skin types if scarring/ texture are not as big of a concern.
Another route you could take would be injectables such as filler or Dysport/ Botox. This would need to be maintained every 3- 12 months depending on the injectable.
Please feel free to reach out to any of my 10 clinic locations for a complimentary consultation. Thank you!

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.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Falguni Patel, MD, FACOG · Answer

Morpheus8 would be a great option for you to address existing signs of ageing but also prevention. I would recommend doing the treatment with superficial and low energy settings. This will guarantee more collagen and elastin production with textural resurfacing without destroying beneficial facial fat which keeps your looking more youthful.

Lisa M. Jukes, MD · Answer

Hi Lisa!

I actually would recommend that you try traditional microneedling and possibly look into Botox for the upper brow area. I wouldn't recommend Morpheus8 for undereye. This will cause more fat loss overall. Typically for dark circles or undereye, we love PRP. Filler is an option, but it's super important to go to a licensed provider.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You will likely have the best results from a combination of treatments.  Botox can help soften the appearance of lines and wrinkles while also providing a brow lift.  Fillers can add volume lost by aging or weight loss.  Morpheus8 is a great tool to improve overall skin tone and texture.  We also recommend using medical grade skin care products like Transform MD and wearing sunscreen every day.

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