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Morpheus8
UPDATED FROM foxyrissa
7 months post
Third Morpheus8 treatment 8/13/20
$1,800
This was my third treatment and I found it to be much more tolerable. About an hour prior to my appointment I used a 10.56 % lidocaine cream that I applied to my face. I then used Saran Wrap on my face where I cut out eye, nose and mouth holes crazy sounding I know. After the wrap was on I took my hair dryer and used the low setting to warm up my face. I didn’t just come up with this I saw it either on YouTube or online somewhere. This made it so much better. I can say that my skin after the second treatment really firmed up. I look quite young for 40 especially when I wear light makeup but I have a very nice plump and fitness to my skin. I do not have any Botox for wrinkles but I have had Botox for a slightly droopy eyelid and I actually think the skin above my eyes tightened up and It seems like I don’t need Botox for the droopy lid. I break out each time I have a treatment and I normally do not have acne. My skin is usually clear within two weeks. I had my first Morpheus8 treatment in January and had to put off my second treatment due to Covid so my results are from 3 treatments over an 8 month period. I will try to add final pics in the next few weeks.
UPDATED FROM foxyrissa
6 months post
Second Morpheus8 treatment
This was my second Morpheus8 treatment. I had to move out the treatment due to Covid-19. Like the first treatment, the second treatment was very painful. This time I wised up and asked for breaks when I needed them. This helped a great deal. I’m 40 years old and feel I have nice skin and I’m trying to keep it firm and even toned. One factor seems to be what pre treatment comfort aids are offered at the facility providing treatment. The place I went to only offers numbing cream (which doesn’t seem strong enough) but it seems other places offer lidocaine injections and gas. The other office I was considering quoted me 3 treatments $4300 +$50 if I wanted gas. The place I chose was $1800 for 3 treatments. I’m not sure if higher prices correlate to more comfort because of the gas but I wasn’t willing to pay $4350 for this treatment. Fingers crossed or positive results.
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August 15, 2020
4300 dollars sounds ridiculous ...I'm going to pay 2, 000 for three treatments of the face, neck, and chest.
August 15, 2020
Thank you! I just now saw this comment. Did you have the procedure? I just added some more photos of my latest treatment on 8/13. I'd like to know if you got it done what was your experience?
August 16, 2020
Do you mind adding some pics of final results and. commenting on if you feel it made a difference? Thanks
August 16, 2020
I will add some pics once my face clears up. My update may be confusing because all the photos were lumped together. I do think this treatment works but it's a slower process than fillers. Even after two treatments my skin is pretty firm. It will be another 2-3 weeks before the results of my final results show. I think there are other rf micro needling treatments that may give similar results for less money. I also get IPL which I find makes a huge difference in how young my skin looks so if that's something you haven't considered I'd look into it.
August 15, 2020
Also.. you look so crazy young... I'd say this was a great procedure to keep what you've been doing working.
January 1, 2021
I'm not sure which type of topical anesthetic my clinician uses, but she gives it at least 45 minutes to take affect and I am almost completely numb during the procedure.
January 1, 2021
The very last treatment was more tolerable but at home I apply 10.56 % lidocaine and that is on for an hour because it was an hour drive. This was definitely the most painful treatment I've had.
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Morpheus8
I got the first of my three Morpheus8 treatments on 1/23. I have to say that for me this treatment was extremely painful. I've had IPL, fillers and this was by far the most painful. I know that a 5% lidocaine was used and I feel like something stronger should have been used. I had to ask to take breaks on multiple occasions. When I read on websites about the pain associated with Morpheus8 it mentions a warm feeling, I wish that was my experience. I felt like I had hot pokers in my skin. I did notice on the counter another numbing cream that was 23% lidocaine and I feel that should have been used. I am also breaking out and I've also had clear skin most of my adult life. I'm going to be patient and wait for my skin to heal.
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January 28, 2020
Yes you should have been given a stronger numbing cream the treatment is very painful. My doc also gives me Pronox. Be patient he results take a week or two. I broke out as well make sure you're using a light moisturizer on acne prone areas
January 28, 2020
So I'm only 6 days out as I had my first treatment on 1/23/20. I'm 39 and have pretty good skin to begin with so this is more preventative maintenance. I will try to update a I see results.
January 28, 2020
So my skin is starting to look better overall. I'm using Avene post procedure cream which is made for this sort of thing. Next time I'm going to insist she use the 23% lidocaine. As 5 % wasn't close to being strong enough. I do feel my skin is more plump. Looking forward o more results.
January 29, 2020
I would definitely let the practitioner know about your breakouts if you do another treatment. I too was given products to use post-treatment and they made me breakout terribly. I let the nurse know the next time and she said that she had a lighter moisturizer that I could use, but I chose the Cetephil lotion I had at home because I know it's light and doesn't clog pores. I did find that my skin looked clearer (I've had three treatments) but I did not see any toning effects which is what I was really hoping to see. To be fair I had Skintite before the Morpheus and that had detrimental effects on my lower face and neck. So Morpheus could have been the better option but now my doctor is trying to remedy the negative outcome of the Skintite.
January 29, 2020
I'm 1 week out now Nd the breakout is pretty much cleared. I'm getting a second round of IPL tomorrow which was great for pigmentation. So hopefully that helps with the Morpheus8 acne marks. I'm really hoping the stronger numbing cream helps with pain. My next appointment is 2/27 so I'll update then. :-)
January 29, 2020
Could you elaborate on the negative outcome from the skintite? I had facetite on my neck and 3 rounds of Morpheous8 on face and neck.. Thus far I feel like my skin is looser and marionette lines are worse.
I'm going to do a review with pics soon.
January 29, 2020
It is ridiculously painful! Some docs inject lidocaine so you don't feel it. if I have it again, (the jury is till out 4 months post 1 st treatment 1.5 months post 3 rd,) I will go to a different MD. Full review soon
January 29, 2020
I can only describe it as feeling like I've been branded from the inside out. I wish I could have been injected with lidocaine. I've seen remarks on other similar rf micro needling that it can melt the fat which isn't what we want on the face. I'm hoping that the collagen builds for you and you see an improvement. Perhaps try taking a collagen supplement in the meantime? Best of luck and I'll post my results as I progress.
February 3, 2020
Update-almost 2 weeks out my acne is cleared and my skin is looking nice and plump. My tiny needle bumps seem to be mostly gone. I'll keep updating as time goes on.
March 5, 2020
My doctor injected the lidocaine, but I personally do not recommend this procedure if you have a thin face with no fat to lose.
November 3, 2020
How long did it take for your needle bumps to finally disappear? Hearing that you still had them around two weeks post procedure is a relief as I am over two weeks out and they are still very prominent! I’m starting to worry!
November 3, 2020
How long did it take for your needle bumps to finally disappear? Hearing that you still had them around two weeks post procedure is a relief as I am over two weeks out and they are still very prominent! I’m starting to worry!
November 3, 2020
I believe they really got better around week three. I did start using a vitamin c serum and that gently exfoliates. It's been a few months after my last treatment and there's no sign I had it done. Overall my skin is firmer. I think you should try using a vitamin c serum daily and the old layers of skin will slough off. I Lao use a tea tree oil soap. I wouldn't pay this much money again for something so painful.
November 9, 2020
Thank you so much for responding! What type of vitamin c did you use? I just bought a Dr Dennis Gross vitamin c serum and I'm really hoping that works! Fingers crossed!
January 1, 2021
Sorry I just saw this now. I use a brand called Timeless skin care and it works really well. I also like products from the ordinary they work well too
March 25, 2022
I am still having trouble 5 weeks later. At first things seemed settled my face seemed my normal colour by the time I got home apart from my neck. I am now getting hot feelings on my face and parts of my neck almost look burnt. I am hot to touch on my face and neck. Hope this clears up and not sure if I want to go ahead with the other treatments.
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I live 45mins south of Orlando and RF microneedling cost me $1750 for 3 sessions. I like my results so far, I notice that my face is firmer. I also did add on PRP which is $250 each. I think I’ll ask for Valium next time.