Morpheus versus Microneedling

Microneedling Vs. Morpheus8

Comparing Morpheus8 and MicroNeedling

What is the difference between MORPHEUS8 and Microneedling?

Both microneedling and Morpheus8 are excellent treatment options for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Morpheaus8 alone can target and reduce stubborn fat, where micro-needling cannot.

So… What exactly are the differences?

MORPHEUS8

MORPHEUS8 uses pulse injecting microneedles combined with fractional radiofrequency to penetrate subdermal tissue up to 8mm (7mm + 1mm thermal profile). This minimally invasive Subdermal Adipose Remodeling Device (SARD) is designed specifically for dermal treatment and epidermal resurfacing. Other benefits of MORPHEUS8 include:

• Deep and safe fractional technology, penetrating 0.5mm – 7.0mm

  • Plus additional heat profile of 1.0mm

• Triple action for deep skin treatment:

  • fat coagulation

  • connective tissue contraction

  • sub-necrotic bulk heating

• Dual technology handpieces delivering:

  • tissue ablation to promote skin renewal

  • collagen remodeling

  • subdermal adipose tissue remodeling

• Safe on skin types I – IV with little risk of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)

• Variety of disposable tips enable targeted treatment of specific facial and body areas

In MORPHEUS8 treatment, energy is applied between needle and external electrode placed on the skin surface. It treats epidermis, dermis and sub-cutaneous adipose with triple action – ablation, fat coagulation and volumetric bulk heating.

1. Energy is applied between needles

2. Lower density of the needles reduces mechanical damage and allows more thermal effect

3. Higher RF energy delivery results in micro injuries to stimulate collagen with less thermal damage

4. Higher penetration depth

5. Lower penetration depth

6. Strong bulk heating

7. No bulk heating

8. 5 times higher energy/needle

9. Low energy/needles

10. Multiple treatments required for good results

By penetrating the subdermal tissue, MORPHEUS8 delivers exceptional tissue remodeling outcomes. With deep fractional technology and matrix of 24 thin gold-coated micro pins, MORPHEUS8 comes with four different microneedle configurations to deliver RF energy to multiple treatment depths (0.5mm-7mm). This micro needling treatment effectively tightens and smooth out wrinkles on the facial areas – such as cheeks, nasolabial folds, neck, and jowls – and body, with little to no thermal damage to epidermis.

Microneedling

Microneedling is an in office cosmetic procedure using a device that injects ultra fine needles rapidly into the dermis, creating micro channels or small punctures in the skin, triggering its natural healing process to boost collagen and elastin production for smoother, firmer, and more even-toned skin, effectively treating wrinkles, scars, and stretch marks by rejuvenating the skin from within.  

How it works

• Micro-injuries:

  A device with tiny needles creates controlled micro-injuries (tiny holes) in the skin's surface. 

• Healing response:

  This stimulates the body's wound-healing response, increasing blood flow and growth factors. 

• Collagen production:

  The skin starts producing new collagen and elastin, essential proteins for skin's youthfulness. 

• Product absorption:

  The channels also help skincare products, like serums, penetrate deeper into the skin. 

What it treats

• Fine lines and wrinkles

• Acne scars, surgical scars, and other scars

• Stretch marks

• Enlarged pores

• Hyperpigmentation and sun damage

• Uneven skin texture and firmness 

Conclusion:

The three major differences between Morpheus8 and micro-needling are:

1. Cost: Morpheus8 is more expensive.

2. Radiofrequency (RF): Morpheus8 is an advanced form of microneedling that combines microneedling with Radiofrequency (RF) energy, targeting deeper skin layers for superior tightening and remodeling. Traditional microneedling uses micro needles alone for surface texture, fine lines, and scars.

3. Downtime: Morpheus8 downtime is slightly longer, however neither treatment downtime is significant.

Both are effective treatment options. Depending on what you are wanting to achieve, determines what procedure is right for you.

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