Morpheus 8/ Microneedling/ Meso-Inject Treatment
Pre-Treatment Preparations
- Avoid skin irritation or intentional skin tanning. Sun-screen SPF 30+ is advisable when outdoors two weeks prior and after treatment.
- Discontinue any irritant topical agents for 4-5 days prior to treatment. Ex: retinols, salicylic acid, and glycolics. May continue using one week after treatment.
- If using Hydroquinone, stop using it 7 days prior to treatment. If using Lytera (or other non-hydroquinone brightening products) you do not need to stop using product prior to treatment.
- Arrive for treatment with clean skin. There should be NO LOTION, OIL, MAKE-UP or SELF-TANNING PRODUCTS present on the skin in the area to be treated.
- Discontinue use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS, e.g., ibuprofen-containing agents) one week before and after each treatment session, as per the medical condition allows. Consult your physician.
- Patients with a history of diseases stimulated by heat, such as recurrent Herpes Simplex (history of cold sores), may be treated only following a prophylactic regime. Please let provider know.
Post-Treatment Care
- Immediately after treatment, YOU will experience erythema (redness) for 1-3 days, however for more aggressive treatments this may last longer. Slight to moderate edema (swelling) and a mild to moderate sunburn sensation are also common post treatment and may last 1-3 days. Skin may crust and peel for 2-7 days depending on treatment settings.
- Topical ointment may be applied to the face- Avene Kit SOS
- AM:
- 1st: Cleansing Lotion
- 2nd: Thermal Spray Water
- 3rd: Tolerance Extreme Cream – moisturizer
- 4th: Restorative Skin Cream- cream to speed recovery
- 5th: SPF
- PM:
- 1st: Cleansing Lotion
- 2nd: Thermal Spray Water
- 3rd: Tolerance Extreme Cream – moisturizer
- 4th: Restorative Skin Cream- cream to speed recover
- Cooling of the skin can reduce discomfort.
- No sunscreen for 24 hours- Recommended: Elta MD SPF 46
- Makeup can be applied within 48 hours- use breathable, light makeup. Recommended: Oxygenetix
- There are no restrictions on bathing except to treat the skin gently, avoid scrubbing/exfoliating or trauma to the treated area.
- Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation.
- Can resume daily exercise one week later.
- Multiple treatments over a period of several months may be required to achieve the desired response.
(Facial Compress and Tolerance Extreme Mask can be used on Day 1 & Day 2 after cleansing the face, then resume next steps. Face Compress and Mask are used to calm and hydrate the skin.)
The side effects may include:
- Discomfort
- Excessive skin redness (erythema) and/or swelling (edema)
- Damage to natural skin texture (crust, blister, burn)
- Change of pigmentation (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation)
- Scarring
- Infection
