Morpheus8 vs Other Treatments
If you have been considering Morpheus8 treatments, you may be wondering how it compares to other non-surgical procedures that are designed to tighten and rejuvenate your skin. Today we are providing a comprehensive guide comparing Morpheus8 vs. other similar treatments to help you choose the one that will work best for your needs and circumstances.
A Quick Overview of Morpheus8
Morpheus8 uses a combination of microneedling and radiofrequency energy that can penetrate deep into the skin’s layers to correct cosmetic imperfections and tighten mild to moderately loose skin. The microinjuries created during the procedure prompt your body to produce new collagen and elastin to repair the treatment areas, which gradually improve your skin’s texture, eliminate fine lines, reduce visible scarring, even out your skin tone, shrink pores, and leave your skin looking and feeling healthy, smoother, and clearer. There is very little downtime after Morpheus8, and you will be able to resume your normal schedule right away. You may have a bit of swelling or mild bruising that can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to dissipate, depending on the extent of your treatment and the concerns that were targeted.
Comparing Morpheus8 vs. Other Treatments
Ultherapy vs Morpheus8
Ultherapy uses ultrasound that is specifically targeted to heat the deep layers of your skin without causing any damage to the surface. Morpheus8 uses microneedles and radiofrequency, and does break the skin surface. If you want to correct your skin’s surface texture, reduce the appearance of scars, and tighten up your skin, Morpheus8 would be a good fit, but if you desire a deeper lift without doing any surface damage, Ultherapy may work best for you. Recovery after Ultherapy usually only involves a bit of temporary redness, but no visible bruising or wounds, vs. Morpheus8, which can give more dramatic results for concerns like texture, pore size issues, and scars because it injures the surface and then gradually rebuilds your skin.
| Morpheus8 | Ultherapy | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of technology | A combination of microneedling & radiofrequency energy. | Targeted ultrasound energy. |
| Skin penetration | Tiny needles physically puncture the skin’s surface while RF energy penetrates deep into the skin’s layers. | The skin’s surface is not punctured, and the ultrasound waves penetrate into the layers underneath without breaking the surface. |
| Best for | Texture improvement, scars, and skin tightening can be used for the body as well as the face. | Face and neck lift, and tightens sagging skin in certain areas. |
| Downtime | Temporary mild redness, swelling, bruising, or pinprick injuries for a few days are possible. Most people can return to their normal schedule right away. | Very minimal downtime, and most people can return to their normal routine right away. |
Renuvion vs Morpheus8
When helium gas is combined with radiofrequency (RF) energy, it turns into plasma, which is an excellent conductor of energy. Plasma is often used underneath the skin during cosmetic procedures like liposuction or a facelift. Renuvion treatments involve channeling plasma underneath the skin through a small probe to quickly heat and tighten the nearby tissue and then instantly cooling it down with the helium gas. The fast heating and cooling process helps to tighten the skin and triggers the production of new collagen without burning or damaging any surrounding areas.
Morpheus8 is less invasive than Renuvion because it does not require small incisions and is done by combining microneedling with radiofrequency energy. Morpheus8 is better for mild laxity, and Renuvion might work better for more dramatic tightening, but it also comes with a longer recovery period than Morpheus8.
| Morpheus8 | Renuvion | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of technology | A combination of microneedling & radiofrequency energy | A combination of helium plasma and radiofrequency energy delivered under the skin through a small probe. |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive and uses micro-needles on the skin’s surface. | More invasive and is often used during other cosmetic surgeries. |
| Best for | Mild to moderate skin laxity and correcting texture issues. | Moderate to severe laxity that needs stronger tightening and lifting to correct. |
| Downtime | Temporary mild redness, swelling, bruising, or pinprick injuries for a few days are possible. Most people can return to their normal schedule right away. | Mild swelling, bruising, and tenderness can last for one to two weeks, depending on the area treated, which might be accompanied by tightness or firmness under the skin as it heals. Most people can return to light activities within a few days, but it may take a few weeks to fully recover and see early results. |
Endolift vs Morpheus8
Endolift is a laser treatment that uses tiny fibers that are placed just under your skin and use the laser’s energy to help tighten the surrounding tissue and melt small pockets of excess fat that have accumulated in certain areas.
Morpheus8 works from the surface of your skin and uses tiny micro-needles and radiofrequency energy to refine the underlying layers and smooth the top layer of skin and to prompt your body to build new collagen deeper in the skin.
Endolift can help tighten the tissue that is under the skin’s surface and works well for people who do not have surface imperfections they wish to correct, and Morpheus8 can help improve the texture of the skin and reduce the visibility of scars, large pores, hyperpigmentation, etc.
| Morpheus8 | Endolift | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of technology | A combination of microneedling & radiofrequency energy | A laser fiber is inserted under the skin in targeted locations to tighten its surface and can also liquify small amounts of localized fat. |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive and uses micro-needles on the skin’s surface. | Minimally invasive, but fiber is fed beneath the skin’s surface. |
| Best for | Mild to moderate skin laxity and correcting texture issues and reducing visibility of body & face scars. | Tightens the tissue under your skin and eliminates fat pockets from small, targeted areas. |
| Downtime | Temporary mild redness, swelling, bruising, or pinprick injuries for a few days are possible. Most people can return to their normal schedule right away. | Mild swelling, redness, or tenderness that can last from a few days up to a week. Slight bruising or a feeling of tightness in the treated area is also normal. Most people return to work or regular activities within a few days. |
Ellacor (micro-coring) vs Morpheus8
Ellacor uses tiny hollow needles to remove miniscule columns of your skin tissue, which helps tighten your skin by pulling the remaining skin closer together, without using heat like Morpheus8. It also triggers your body’s natural healing response, which gradually repairs these areas with new collagen. It has a fairly short recovery time, but your face may look a bit rough for a few days. Morpheus8 can significantly improve your skin’s texture, tighten the surface, and remodel the layers, and Ellacor delivers more of an instant tightening effect.
| Morpheus8 | Ellacor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of technology | A combination of microneedling & radiofrequency energy. | Tiny hollow needles remove columns of your skin tissue from the surface down to the mid-dermis. |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive and uses micro-needles on the skin’s surface. | Considered minimally invasive but it is slightly more invasive than Morpheus8. |
| Best for | Mild to moderate skin laxity and correcting texture issues and reducing visibility of body & face scars. | Quickly and effectively tightening skin without heat. |
| Downtime | Temporary mild redness, swelling, bruising, or pinprick injuries for a few days are possible. Most people can return to their normal schedule right away. | Mild redness, swelling, tenderness, and tiny scabs or dots on the skin that can last 3 to 7 days or a bit longer for some. Most can return to work or normal activities within a few days. |
HIFU vs Morpheus8
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) uses sound energy that is precisely targeted to treat certain areas under your skin without breaking the surface. It stimulates the production of new collagen deep down, which gradually lifts and tightens the layers of tissue and the skin’s surface. Morpheus8 uses tiny needles and RF to treat both the deep layers and the surface of the skin, but involves puncturing the skin and is more effective in eliminating surface imperfections.
| Morpheus8 | HIFU | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of technology | A combination of microneedling & radiofrequency energy. | Uses Focused ultrasound energy that targets deep into the skin. |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive and uses micro-needles on the skin’s surface. | Non-invasive |
| Best for | Mild to moderate skin laxity and correcting texture issues and reducing visibility of body & face scars. | Lifts and tightens deeper layers with minimal surface change. |
| Downtime | Temporary mild redness, swelling, bruising, or pinprick injuries for a few days are possible. Most people can return to their normal schedule right away. | No downtime |
Sofwave vs Morpheus8
Sofwave is noninvasive and uses ultrasound energy that targets the middle layer of tissue under the surface of your skin to lift and tighten. Morpheus8 creates tiny punctures in the skin and uses radiofrequency energy to tighten and remodel the surface of the skin and the tissue underneath.
| Morpheus8 | Sofwave | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of technology | A combination of microneedling & radiofrequency energy. | Uses energy that works on the mid-dermal layer without puncturing the skin’s surface. |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive and uses micro-needles on the skin’s surface. | Lifts and tightens from the inside. |
| Best for | Mild to moderate skin laxity and correcting texture issues and reducing visibility of body & face scars. | Mild to moderate skin laxity and lifting of the face, neck, or brows. |
| Downtime | Temporary mild redness, swelling, bruising, or pinprick injuries for a few days are possible. Most people can return to their normal schedule right away. | No downtime |
Where Can I Find Out More About Morphues8?
There is no single treatment that works best for everyone, so your Beauté Aesthetics specialist will help you choose the one that will work best to achieve the results you are looking for. It may be that a combination of treatments is needed to deliver optimal results. Morpheus8 is definitely a client favorite because it can correct numerous cosmetic imperfections, tighten the skin, and remove some excess fat all at the same time.
Set up a consultation with one of our Beauté Aesthetics specialists today to learn more about Morpheus8 and other options for tightening your skin and discover which one would work best for you.
