I had the celeb fav Morpheus8 treatment and I want to talk about the pain
I had the celeb fav Morpheus8 treatment and I want to talk about the pain
Whether you’re thinking about stepping into 2023 with a fresh face or looking to get a lil’ midyear pick-me-up, Morpheus8 just may be the way you want to go. I recently had this much-hyped facial and the results were everything my complexion wished for and more. It’s no surprise, as Morpheus8 is the Greek god of dreams after all. Here’s everything that went down- including your most burning question on the sizzlin’ pain.
“Morpheus8 uses microneedles to quickly enter the skin and emit high radio frequency heat waves. This stimulates collagen production in the underlying layers of the skin and the energy causes damage. As the collagen repairs itself, it becomes stronger and firmer, giving skin a refreshed and smoother look.” – D. Alessi
The Prep
Prior to my appointment, I was instructed to avoid the sun and stop using retinol as well as other harsh active ingredients for a week. This reduces irritation on the skin and gives a smoother ~VIP~ experience. I arrived at the clinic makeup free and with butterflies in my stomach (more on the pain in a minute). The nurse cleansed my skin and applied a topical numbing cream.
The Procedure
Relaxed, numbed, and comfortable, I took a deep cleansing breath and was ready for the doctor to get the party started.
The entire procedure lasted around 30 minutes with the doctor starting on my forehead and working his way down toward the bottom of my face. Was this the most relaxing laser treatment I’ve ever had? Not by a long shot. I could feel the microneedles puncture and inject heat deep into my skin every time the device made contact with my skin. I knew the results were worth it, so I adopted a phrase from my British friends and told myself to keep calm and carry on.
The Recovery
Straight afterwards, I felt like I had just spent the day at the beach and got a ginger tan. Essentially, my skin was red, raw, and sore. [At Perfect Skin Solutions we use CellDerma GF5 to reduce the pain and downtime of Morpheus8 procedures].
For the next few weeks, I was in healing mode. I had several scabbed spots on my face that slowly but surely faded. I completely avoided the sun in addition to activities like vitamin C and retinol.
The Results
My skin fully healed after hitting the three-week mark. In addition to a beautiful radiance on my complexion, I also noticed my skin looked *a lot* clearer. I could visibly see a lift in my face. My skin looked and felt tighter. The texture appeared to be smoother. I felt like I was aging backwards.
Depending on your particular skin goals, you may be advised to do between one to three Morpheus8 sessions. For me personally, one is great. Although, I am an overachiever so perhaps another sesh is in my future. Is it worth the pain? Heck yes.
