Morpheus 8

Morpheus8 is a skin tightening and lifting treatment, offered in our London and Edinburgh clinics, which aims to reduce the appearance of fine lines and to visibly lift areas of skin laxity, and can also be used to reduce fat volume. Morpheus8 uses 'ablative radiofrequency' technology which is delivered into the dermis and subdermal layer of the skin using gold coated microneedles. This creates micro-injuries and heats below the surface of the skin. This will then stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in the skin's fibroblast cells, and may also cause a reduction in fat volume at deeper settings. In turn, this causes the skin to tighten and lift, reducing the signs of ageing and improving skin quality and elasticity.

Combining the radiofrequency energy with a patented form of microneedling, Morpheus8 creates a bio stimulation response in the dermal fibroblast cells of the skin. This response involves the creation of micro-injuries using gold coated microneedles which deliver radiofrequency energy directly to the dermis and subdermal layer of the skin where collagen and elastin is produced. This collagen and elastin stimulation continues for 3-6 months following the treatment course, so final results will be apparent at this stage post-treatment. In the layer of fat below the skin, Morpheus8 Body can also cause controlled fat reduction. For body treatments, local anaesthetic can also be administered in the form of injections rather than topical cream to ensure complete coverage and anaesthesia.

The major benefits of Morpheus8 are skin tightening and lifting, improvement of skin texture and the reduction of skin laxity. Morpheus8, when compared to other forms of radiofrequency microneedling or ablative skin resurfacing treatments (such as fractional laser) has several additional benefits, including more precise targeting of skin depth for deeper subdermal tightening, whilst also carrying a reduced risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation, by virtue of the patented gold coating on the microneedles. As gold insulates the microneedles, the energy is delivered from the tips of needles into the dermis, rather than on the surface of the skin, which markedly reduces downtime as it minimises heating on surface of the skin, compared to other radiofrequency microneedling treatments or ablative lasers. This also allows for more precise targeting of skin depth for deeper subdermal tightening, as well as a reduced risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation, ensuring the treatment is suitable for darker skin types. With Morpheus8 Body treatments, small pockets of fat may also be targeted, such as in the abdomen or thighs.

Following your treatment course, collagen and elastin production continues for up to 3–6 months, gradually improving skin texture and firmness. Results can last up to 18 months, but longevity varies based on individual factors such as aging, lifestyle habits (e.g. smoking, sun exposure), skincare, and overall health. 

For optimal long-term maintenance, we recommend an annual follow-up treatment to preserve results and address any emerging concerns. Your practitioner can provide a personalized treatment plan based on your skin's specific needs.

Morpheus8 Face and Neck can lead to redness directly after treatment, in which your skin can feel hot and tender. This can last anywhere between 12-48 hours depending on skin type. Bruising and swelling may also occur post treatment and will usually go down within 2-5 days.

We strongly suggest that no makeup products are used on the skin within 2 days of your treatment. No skincare should be used on the day of your treatment, and on 1-2, you may apply SPF.   

Morpheus8 is often used in combination with Profhilo, Nucleofill and PRP which also stimulate dermal fibroblast cells to produce collagen and elastin. They complement one another by further encouraging brighter, more youthful appearing skin through the production of collagen. 

Morpheus8 can also be used alongside treatments such as Anti-Wrinkle Injections and Dermal Fillers to further support the smoothing of fine lines and replacing areas where there has been volume loss over time.  

Morpheus8 Body can cause some redness immediately post-treatment. Tenderness can occur when local anaesthetic injections wear off (usually after a few hours) and bruising to stomach can last up to 14 days.

Morpheus8 is frequently combined with complementary treatments such as Profhilo, Nucleofill and PRP all of which boost collagen and elastin production, enhancing skin brightness and overall youthfulness. 

Additionally, Morpheus8 can be effectively paired with Anti-Wrinkle Injections and Dermal Fillers, further supporting smoothing fine lines and restoring lost volume, for visibly rejuvenated skin.

Morpheus8 Resurfacing is designed as an ablative resurfacing treatment, comparable to fractional CO2 laser (such as fraxel) to target acne scarring and other surface texture irregularities of the skin. It can help improve uneven texture of skin, open pores and scar tissue.

Morpheus8 Resurfacing uses uncoated titanium microneedles which penetrate 0.5mm into the skin surface, in combination with bipolar radiofrequency energy to heat and resurface the skin, in areas of irregular texture, such as acne scars and post-surgical scars. This treatment is designed to be more aggressive than conventional Morpheus8 as it creates a more dramatic skin surface effect to more dramatically improve disrupted dermal collagen structures. It is an ideal treatment for rolling and atrophic acne scarring.

Morpheus8 Resurfacing targets the post inflammatory irregularities in skin texture and tone caused by chronic acne and other inflammatory skin issues. It is ideally suited to treat rolling and atrophic acne scars.

Morpheus8 Resurfacing is most often used for acne scarring in the face and neck, but can be used on any area on the body affected by chronic acne scarring and for surgical scars.

Morpheus8 Resurfacing can be used in conjunction other acne scar treatments such Subscision, Dermal Fillers and facial treatments for active acne, such as our Acne Facial.

We also have our Bespoke Skincare options which can help in keeping acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation at bay.

Redness immediately afterwards is expected. Numbness due to topical local anaesthetic will usually persist for a few hours post treatment. Bruising and/or swelling not uncommon but usually very minimal. Small gird marks can be visible which tend to scab over and heal within 7 days, similar to fractional laser treatments.

Yes - this treatment is ideal for treating the skin laxity post pregnancy and can help improve the appearance of C-section scars

Yes - the deeper Morpheus8 Body treatment is designed to tighten skin and also cause tightening in the deeper subdermal layer (i.e. the subcutaneous fat)

Morpheus8 is a biostimulation treatment which utilises your own body's repair mechanisms in order to work. The process usually takes from 3-6 months to create the final results, dependent entirely on your own fibroblast cells' collagen and elastin capacity. Most people will see a mild improvement by month 3-4 and final results will usually appear by month 6 following the final treatment