Is Morpheus8 The Same As Microneedling?

Both Morpheus8 and microneedling treatments provide similar results and are frequently used to treat similar skin conditions, the most common of which is aging in the skin. They are very effective at evening out both the tone and texture of the skin, both of which start to become affected as the skin continues to age, gradually developing fine lines and wrinkles, losing volume and structure, and causing age spots to form. Morpheus8 specifically is very often used for age reduction due to its effective ability to actually tighten the skin, reducing the appearance of sagging and laxity that develops over time. Both treatments are regularly used to treat acne, reduce the appearance of scars including acne scars and stretch marks, and can correct discoloration and hyperpigmentation in the skin. 

The Morpheus8 treatments with microneedling combine the skin rejuvenating powers of microneedling and radio frequency energy to penetrate deep into the dermal layers to effectively stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin. The addition of RF energy to microneedling allows for deeper within the skin to be treated, while making the treatment just as safe with a minimal downtime. The increased production of collagen and elastin are essential in evening out both the tone and texture of the skin, making the Morpheus8 treatments excellent at smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles as well as scars, and reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation such as age spots or sun damage. The treatment is minimally invasive, allowing for a very quick and easy recovery, but provides results that can last around one year due to the depth of the treatment. 

The Morpheus8 treatment is not only good at treating specific skin conditions such as aging or acne, but also provides patients with a general improvement of their skin, revealing a refreshed, clear complexion with each treatment. 

Traditional microneedling uses only the microneedling tool to gently picture the surface of the skin, causing microwounds to kick-start the natural healing process. This healing process promotes increased production of elastin and collagen, both of which are essential in restoring volume and health to the skin cells, allowing for smoother, tighter skin.

Morpheus8 treatments differ from just traditional microneedling in that they incorporate radio frequency energy into a microneedling treatment, gently heating up the skin as it is being treated, which further promotes the production of collagen and elastin at a much greater level. This treatment provides far more substantial results as the treatment is simply heightened to maximize the achievable results while remaining just as safe a treatment option. The addition of the radio frequency energy allows for a much deeper penetration into the skin, resulting in longer lasting results as well as more layers of the skin are able to regenerate new, healthier skin cells. 

Morpheus8 is not the exact same procedure as microneedling, but it utilizes a very similar technique to provide more dramatic results. Traditional microneedling only uses the microneedling tool, which contains many tiny needles to gently puncture the surface of the skin to force the skin into a healing process that stimulates increased production of collagen and elastin. This method can be easily combined with other facial treatments, often including a topical serum being applied to the skin either simultaneously or immediately following the microneedling to allow for the products to more effectively work their way deep into the skin.

Morpheus8 uses microneedling, but through a tool that provides RF energy through the tiny needles while they are puncturing the skin to simultaneously heat up the skin cells. Many other cosmetic treatments use just some sort of heating through energy such as laser resurfacing, that work by causing the microwounds through heating rather than puncturing. So, Morpheus8 treatments combine these two methods by heating up the skin as it is being punctured, resulting in maximized production of collagen and elastin to provide more dramatic results that last longer. 

At Juicy Face, we are experienced in Morpheus8 and microneedling skin rejuvenation and skin tightening treatments. Consult our team of experts to determine the best treatment for your skin and take a step towards youthful and glowing skin.  For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are located at 3000 E 1st Ave Unit 114, Denver, CO 80206. We serve patients from Denver CO, Ruby Hill Park CO, Park Hill CO, Lakewood CO, Coors Field CO, Edgewater CO, Globeville CO, Village East CO, and surrounding areas.