MORPHEUS8 PRE- AND POST- PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-treatment Recommendations

● 7 days prior to treatment, avoid skin irritation and prolonged direct exposure to the sun, if you must be in the sun use a zinc oxide sunscreen of at least SPF 30+. Sunburned skin will be unable to be treated. ● 7 days prior to treatment, avoid self-tanner and spray tanning. ● 2-3 days prior to treatment, discontinue any irritant topical agents (ex. Retinoids). ● If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores and are having Morpheus8 face and neck treatment, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another outbreak of cold sores. Please let us know so you can be prescribed antiviral medication prior to treatment. ● Drink at least 8-glasses of water 24-hours prior to receiving Morpheus8 to completely hydrate your skin and optimize treatment results.

Day of Treatment

● Arrive for treatment with clean skin. There should be no lotion, make-up, perfume, powder or bath/shower oil present on the skin in the area to be treated.  ● When you arrive for treatment the Medspa 501 staff will begin with taking photos, obtaining informed consent, marking of areas, and applying topical numbing agent. It will take about one hour for you to be fully numbed prior to the start of treatment.

Post-Treatment Recommendations

● Immediately after treatment, most patients 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.
● Prior to leaving the Medspa, a topical ointment may be applied to the face, no bandages or wraps are necessary.  ● Use a light cleanser after the first 24 hours and treat the skin gently, avoid scrubbing or trauma to the treated area.   ● Wash the area with cool water for the first 24 hours post treatment. ● If the treatment area feels OK, you may resume your normal skincare routine after 4-days. Except for topical Vitamin C, please avoid use for 7 days post treatment. ● Avoid sun exposure to reduce the chance of hyperpigmentation. The use of a zinc oxide sunscreen SPF 30+ at all times after 24-48 hours. ● Multiple treatments over a period of several months may be required to achieve the desired response. Treatments are typically spaced 4-8 weeks apart. You may notice immediate as well as longer term improvements in your skin. Treatment results can continue to improve up to 3-6 months after your final treatment. ● After the initial series of treatments, you will likely only need one maintenance treatment per year.
If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact us at (984) 336-0501‬.