Does Morpheus8 Hurt?
Morpheus8 is a cosmetic procedure that can produce dramatic results using a combination of microneedling and radiofrequency energy. It can tighten up a mild amount of loose skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and wrinkles, dark spots, shrink pore size, and fade acne scars, etc.
Beauté Aesthetics in New York City offers this skin remodeling treatment, and one of the questions we are asked the most is, “How painful is Morpheus8?” Today we are going to break it down and give you an overview of what it feels like before, during, and after the treatment that should give you a good idea of what to expect.
How Is Morpheus8 Different from Traditional Microneedling?
Morpheus8 is a more intense treatment than just microneedling alone because it adds the radiofrequency component that penetrates deeper into the skin.
During a traditional microneedling treatment, tiny needles are used to make small punctures in your skin, which triggers your body to kick into its natural healing process. Your body makes new collagen, which replaces the damaged areas, and as a result, your skin becomes clearer and more evenly textured, and many cosmetic concerns are reduced or eliminated.
Morpheus8 emits radio frequency energy while performing microneedling, so the RF energy travels down through the tiny needles and goes deep into the layers of your skin. This magnifies the “boost” that is given to your body which encourages it to begin making new collagen to make repairs. The addition of the RF heat also tightens the skin and the treated tissue, which firms and tones these areas. The treatment can also be customized so that the RF heat eliminates small pockets of unwanted fat.
Does Morpheus8 Hurt More than Microneedling?
The addition of the RF heat adds a warm or stinging feeling that is not present during traditional microneedling, so Morpheus8 is a more intense treatment and tends to be more uncomfortable than a regular microneedling treatment.
Morpheus8 can hurt more than simple microneedling for many people, but after seeing their results, they feel that the extra discomfort was well worth it, and they would do it again.
How Painful Is Morpheus8 Before and After?
Before Morpheus8
A topical numbing cream is applied to the treatment area and allowed to take effect for anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes before your Morpheus8 treatment begins.
This cream helps a lot, but it does not remove all of the feeling, so some clinics offer additional options such as nitrous oxide or local injections for those with a very low pain tolerance.
During Morpheus8
Most people feel a quick prick from the needles followed by a warming or heating sensation as the radiofrequency is deployed, and many people describe it as a strong tingling or feeling like deep heat under their skin.
Morpheus8 is completely customizable, so the settings for the depth of the needles and the intensity of the RF energy can be adjusted. It is important to communicate with the specialist performing your procedure if you become too uncomfortable so they can slow down, lower the device settings, or pause to give you a bit of a break.
Most people will tell you that the worst sensations happen in short bursts and then are over, and their entire treatment is shorter than they expected.
After Morpheus8
Any pain you may have felt during the procedure will subside very quickly once your treatment session is complete, and any stinging or aching you may have been feeling will be completely gone within half an hour.
Right after your session your face will feel anywhere between warm and hot, and your skin will feel tight, similar to when you have a sunburn. The next day, the warm feeling will be gone, but your skin may still feel tight. Some people have some slight bruising or pinpoint scabbing but this normally goes away in a few days.
Morpheus8 Pain Level
Cosmetic treatments like Morpheus8 will be described in different ways by different patients. Everyone’s experience will be different because their pain threshold will be personal to them, and the skin imperfections being targeted can range from mild to moderate.
The degree of imperfection being treated will determine the depth of the needles and the intensity of the RF energy used. One patient may be targeting light sun damage and some fine lines, and another may wish to reduce the appearance of acne scars, so their experience with pain may be quite different. Treating acne scars will require the settings for both depth and intensity to be higher than the other patient, whose treatment will be milder.
The following chart gives examples of how levels of pain are typically categorized and where the Morpheus8 pain level normally falls for most patients.
| Mild | You feel a little sting and heat, and it is easy to breathe and relax. |
|---|---|
| Moderate | You feel stronger stinging and heat that is uncomfortable but manageable with numbing. |
| Strong | You feel burning or sharp sensations that make you tense up or ask the provider to slow down. |
Most reports place Morpheus8 somewhere between moderate and strong without extra pain control. With good numbing and comfort measures most people rate it as tolerable.
Does Morpheus8 Body Hurt?
Morpheus8 for the body can hurt or can be completely painless depending on the area being treated. Your body has areas where the skin is thicker and areas where there are more nerve endings, so the treatment may be barely noticeable in some areas and more painful in sensitive or bony places. Also, if a large area is being treated, it can take more time and begin to feel uncomfortable.
Numbing cream can be used to help ease discomfort in many different areas of the body. Also, some clinics offer additional options for pain management depending on the circumstances.
Is Morpheus8 Recovery Painful?
Most of the discomfort that people experience with Morpheus8 occurs during the treatment. About 30 minutes after the treatment, the area treated just feels warm and tight, but it is not painful. Some people do experience swelling and tenderness for a short time, but cold compresses can help ease this discomfort.
Is the Pain During Morpheus8 Worth It?
Pain during a Morpheus8 session is real for some people, but it is usually manageable with the numbing cream and an expert specialist performing your procedure, like those at Beauté Aesthetics. If you desire the deeper skin tightening that the radiofrequency adds, most patients will agree that the results are worth dealing with the temporary discomfort during the procedure. And let’s be honest, it sure beats the heck out of having surgery.
If you are worried about pain during Morpheus8, talk to your specialist and find out what your options are. They may recommend a series of sessions at a lower setting or some additional pain control.
Where Can I Find Morpheus8 in New York City?
Beauté Aesthetics in Manhattan offers Morpheus8 for the face and body, which can refresh and transform your skin, leaving it looking healthier, smoother, clearer, and more youthful. Set up your personal consultation today and find out more about Morpheus8 and other treatments that can help you look and feel your best.
