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I had this done to tighten my skin

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I had my first treatment of Morpheus8 yesterday. I had this done to tighten my skin especially around my jawline. The procedure was fairly painless due to the numbing cream and pronox (laughing gas). This morning I woke up to cuts on my face like road rash. I was told I would look fine by Monday when I go to work. I will update tomorrow. I have no pain. I trust my provider and know it is a process.

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February 11, 2020
This is because your technician didn’t keep good contact the entire time. They need to use more pressure. That’s considered an adverse reaction.
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February 11, 2020
Thank you! I am going to post again tomorrow morning. The cuts on my right cheek worry me through they'll scar.
August 12, 2020
I wonder how is your scarring now? I had Morpheus8 two days ago and I had the same cuts as yours. My technician said that it's bc Morpheus8 is a bipolar energy system so the energy is exchanged between the two ends of the tip and can create a surface scratch like that. However I'm a medical student and I know this doesn't look like a burn scratch. Instead it looks someone dragged the tips through my skin. Now I am very concerned.
February 12, 2020
I was thinking that or dragged the tip to cause the scratches
March 7, 2020
He do you mind posting an update?
April 1, 2020
I’m not a professional but this looks like they drug the needles versus insert and remove as they go across face...cuts are not a part of this procedure. I had it done and bruising with a few specs where needles, or whatever they are, went in in some spots...I would send your pics to another provider for a second opinion.
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2 days post

I'm a little concerned

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I had Morpheus8 performed yesterday. I was supposed to just be red like a sunburn with some slight bruising possible. However, I have what look like cuts. I'm a little concerned as I didn't expect it and I'm worried it will scar.

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February 9, 2020

I hope you're feeling more healed soon - please do let us know how you're getting on.

February 9, 2020
I hope you’re feeling better soon. I’ve had this done and I was a little red and tender first treatment but I never had any scarring… I hope yours goes away and you feel better soon.
June 16, 2020
I believe those cuts were caused by the provider dragging the tip across your face when the needles were not fully retracted. the provider must PICK UP the head and place it back down, and remember not to move it until AFTER the pins have fired. I'm very sorry to see what happened to you. I have many ladies at my spa that are very happy with the results, with no down time and no visible problems other than slight redness that fades quickly.
March 10, 2022
Any update?
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2 days post

Looking MUCH better

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My skin is looking much better. I was worried for nothing. This is two days after the procedure. My skin is rough and peeling which I assume is normal. When I showered my skin really sloughed off just with water and my hands.
I have been using TNS Recovery Complex and Neosporin. I have used Ceraphil cleanser on my face as it is a gentle, “soap-less” cleanser. I will wait another day or two before I go back to my regular skincare. Tomorrow though I will try make up as I have to go back to work.
I’m not really noticing any tightening of my jowls which was my area of concern but it is only day two after my first treatment. I will post again in a few days.

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February 10, 2020
I’m considering this treatment, @ a local open-house lower rate. Could you go out in public w/ foundation & concealer w/ out it looking too obvious?
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February 11, 2020
I was told no make-up for 48 hours. I went to work yesterday (Monday) and no one seemed to notice. I think my results are not typical. I don't believe there should be cuts on your face after this procedure. I was told just red like a sunburn.