It’s no secret that we change as we age. Sometimes, lines on our face tell our stories of laughter and happiness; other times, skin grows a little looser than we would like after losing weight. Even though these are all signs of a life well lived, they can negatively impact how we feel when we catch our reflection in the mirror.
At Hermann Aesthetics & Wellness, we believe that feeling your best goes hand-in-hand with living your best. That’s why we offer a powerful, long-term skin rejuvenation treatment, Morpheus8, in St. Petersburg—because we want to help your reflection become something you love looking at.
If you’re curious about this advanced skin treatment, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know. From how it works to what to expect, this complete insider’s guide pulls back the curtain on Morpheus8, so you can book your appointment feeling prepared, confident, and excited for your new, radiant skin.
What Is Morpheus8?
Morpheus8 is a microneedling treatment, but it’s not just a microneedling treatment. This minimally invasive, FDA-approved device combines microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy to rejuvenate and remodel your skin.
During treatment, Morpheus8 uses its tiny needles to create micro-punctures in the skin. At the same time, the device delivers the RF energy through its needles into the deep layers of the skin.
These combined treatment modalities trigger the skin’s natural healing response and stimulate collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production. The additional collagen helps promote the skin’s firmness, while elastin improves the skin’s elasticity. Meanwhile, hyaluronic acid attracts and retains water for plumper, more hydrated skin.
At slightly higher RF energy levels, Morpheus8 also helps melt away stubborn fat cells, creating a slimmer appearance.
What Does Morpheus8 Treat?
By teaming microneedling up with RF energy, Morpheus8 improves skin tone, texture, and tightness more effectively than either technology can alone. This also allows Morpheus8 to address multiple skin conditions on a deep level, from fine lines and wrinkles on the face, to skin laxity and stretch marks on the body.
We can use Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg on the face or body to treat:
- Fine Lines & Wrinkles: The stimulation of collagen and hyaluronic acid production from Morpheus8 smooths and fills in fine lines and wrinkles.
- Skin Laxity: Additional collagen and elastin also tightens and lifts the skin, reducing laxity that has resulted from weight loss or aging.
- Acne Scars: Morpheus8 helps resurface the skin, encouraging skin cell turnover and reducing the appearance of acne scars.
- Scars & Lesions: Morpheus8 doesn’t just address acne scars, it also makes other types of scars and lesions less noticeable.
- Enlarged Pores: By improving skin texture, Morpheus8 shrinks pores for a smoother look.
- Unwanted Fat: The RF energy disrupts fat cells, damaging and shrinking them so that the body naturally eliminates them over time.
- Stretch Marks: Additional hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin revitalize the skin where stretch marks have taken over.
- Cellulite: With boosted skin firmness, the appearance of cellulite also diminishes.
- Uneven Skin Texture: Morpheus8 gives you a smoother skin texture that’s silky soft.
How Will My Skin Look and Feel After Treatment With Morpheus8?
Results from Morpheus8 develop gradually over several weeks after treatment ends, as skin heals and collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid build beneath the surface. However, even before treatment sessions come to an end, you may notice your skin looking more refreshed and “glowy.”
By the time full results develop from treatment with Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg, our patients notice:
- Smoother, softer texture
- More uniform tone
- Tighter, firmer skin
- Improved contours
- More confidence
What to Expect During Morpheus8 Treatment
While Morpheus8 delivers surprising and delightful results, we don’t love surprises when it comes to what to expect with treatment. Let’s take a look at the process for receiving Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg.
Step 1: Consultation
First, you meet with one of our expert providers for a private, thorough consultation. We examine the intended treatment area and learn more about your skin history, concerns, and goals. Then we develop a personalized care plan to help you achieve optimal results.
Step 2: Prepare for Your Appointment
Before treatment with Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg, follow our pre-care instructions to promote optimal results. By taking care of your skin before your appointments, you help your skin stay safe while letting the Morpheus8 device deliver a more effective treatment.
Here’s a look at our pre-care instructions for Morpheus8:
- Apply sunscreen daily and avoid tanning beds or tanning lotions
- Shave the treatment area a day or two before treatment
- Arrive at your appointment with a clean, makeup-free face
- Do not use anti-inflammatory or blood-thinning drugs at least 10 days prior to treatment
- Avoid other treatments that may irritate the skin, such as waxing or laser hair removal
Step 3: Appointment
During your sessions for Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg, one of our expert providers cleanses your skin and applies a numbing solution to the treatment area for added comfort.
Then, we use the Morpheus8 device to deliver RF energy and microneedle the treatment area.
As the handheld device moves across the skin, you may feel a slight stinging or prickling sensation from the microneedling, as well as a mild warmth from the RF energy. Most patients tolerate the sensations well, and we can always adjust treatment as we go to improve comfort.
Step 4: Post-Care Instructions
Immediately following treatment with Morpheus8, your skin may be red, warm, and slightly tight. Other common side effects you may experience include:
- Skin sensitivity to touch, heat, and sunlight
- Tiny red marks from the microneedles
- Mild swelling or bruising
These side effects typically resolve on their own after a few days.
As your skin naturally heals itself, you may also notice your skin feels rougher, like sandpaper. Some patients also notice small bumps, grid parks, light peeling, or flaking. These texture changes show your skin’s healing process in action.
As your skin continues to improve in texture, quality, and tightness over the following weeks, follow these key post-treatment instructions to promote great results:
- Gently cleanse with a mild cleanser and avoid touching or picking the area.
- Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours after treatment sessions to prevent infection.
- Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated.
- Avoid sun exposure, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing every day.
Step 5: Enjoy Your Results
Finally, it’s time to see and feel your skin’s transformation. Over the next 3 to 6 months after treatment with Morpheus8, patients notice smoother, tighter, brighter skin.
Morpheus8 results also last far beyond the initial healing period. Since collagen remodels your skin, you can enjoy your results for 18 months or longer with proper skincare and maintenance.
We recommend additional maintenance sessions every 6 to 12 months to help preserve the firmness, elasticity, and improved quality of your skin.
To get a sneak peak of what your results from Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg may look like, view our gallery of before and after images.
More Reasons to Love Morpheus8
Morpheus8 is one of our favorite, advanced treatments. Let’s take a look at some of the major benefits that make it stand out from other options.
Reason #1: Minimally Invasive, Minimal Downtime
Nowadays, our time is becoming more and more scarce. From meetings at work, to catching up with friends, to making dinner for the family, it’s hard to find time to put yourself first. Having to take time off work or reschedule get-togethers for recovery time after a procedure can be impossible.
Thankfully, with Morpheus8, there is no need to take time off work or skip your dinner plans. As a minimally invasive treatment, Morpheus8 only requires 2 to 3 days maximum of downtime and doesn’t involve surgery.
This makes Morpheus8 treatment not just effective, but convenient. While some redness and mild swelling may occur for a day or two after treatment, most patients resume normal daily activities within a day of their treatment.
Reason #2: Long-Lasting, Natural Results
Not only does Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg help achieve noticeable improvements, but you can enjoy those improvements for longer than with other, less advanced treatment options.
Since Morpheus8 RF microneedling increases your body’s natural production of collagen and elastin, your skin can retain the results for months and even years—especially when supported with a great at-home skincare routine.
Reason #3: Customized Treatments
Morephus8 can offer solutions for a plethora of skin concerns all at the same time.
At your consultation, we discuss your unique skin concerns and determine how Morpheus8 can address them.
During treatment, we can adjust the penetration depths and energy levels to suit your needs. This optimization helps you enjoy smoother skin and a more youthful appearance, regardless of your skin condition.
Reason #4: Safe and Effective for All Skin Types
Clinically tested and FDA-approved for soft tissue contraction, this advanced treatment has been scientifically validated. Plus, the device’s adjustable settings allow Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg to safely and effectively treat both lighter and darker skin tones.
Reason #5: Versatile Face and Body Rejuvenation
We don’t just use Morpheus8 to address skin concerns on the face; we can also treat the neck, chest, stomach, arms, and thighs. By targeting loose skin, cellulite, and post-weight loss skin laxity, we can improve the appearance of the whole body.
Reason #6: Pairs Perfectly With Other Treatments
We can easily pair Morpheus treatment in St. Petersburg with other services for an additional boost to your results. From facials to Botox, PDO threads, and more, we have options to help you glow even brighter.
Reason #7: Confidence You Can Feel
With enhanced skin quality, Morpheus8 boosts self-esteem and confidence. Our patients love the smooth, firm skin they get from treatment with Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg, and they look fantastic in photos and daily life!
FAQ: Answering Your Questions About Morpheus8
Still got some questions? We’ve put together some of the common questions we get about Morpheus8 treatment below.
How many sessions of Morpheus8 will I need?
Typically, we recommend 3 to 4 sessions of Morpheus8.
However, the number of Morpheus8 sessions depends on your skin condition, age, lifestyle factors, and desired results. We also schedule sessions 4 to 6 weeks apart, giving your skin time to heal following every Morpheus8 treatment.
At your consultation, we determine the best number of sessions and prepare a timeline for you.
How long is a treatment session of Morpheus8?
A treatment session with Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg takes about 40 to 60 minutes. The length of the session also depends on the size of the selected treatment area. For smaller concerns on the face, it can take as little as 30 minutes. For larger areas like the stomach or legs, it can take closer to an hour.
How can I help prolong my results from Morpheus8?
Taking care of your skin post-treatment helps you maintain your results for as long as possible.
Some factors that influence the longevity of your results include:
- Sun exposure: Harmful UV radiation can cause effects of Morpheus8 to fade faster.
- Smoking: Smoking can negatively impact your skin’s natural healing, leading to less effective treatment with Morpheus8.
- Skincare routine: A proper skincare routine promotes results from Morpheus8. We recommend moisturizing, wearing sunscreen, and adding an antioxidant to your daily routine to boost your results for longer.
- Lifestyle: Having a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and sleeping well also support skin health.
Why Choose Hermann Aesthetics & Wellness?
Hermann Wellness & Aesthetics was founded on a belief that no matter your age, you deserve to feel like your best years are ahead of you. We’re all about helping you enjoy your life more, feel flawless, and unlock your unique radiance.
Our cutting-edge technology and expert providers are a rare combination you won’t find just anywhere. Headed by Dr. Anne Hermann, an award-winning medical director, our patients can count on an unmatched quality of care.
With many years using Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg to improve our patients’ skin quality, you can rely on us for a practiced eye.
Here are just some of the words from our patients that speak to what you can expect from us:
“Hermann Aesthetics and Wellness is where I have gone for cosmetic enhancements for the last seven years. I have always found the staff to be very friendly and courteous. Dr. Hermann is amazing. She will take the time to listen to your concerns and your opinion on what areas you would like to improve on. But honestly, at this point, I just go in and ask her to do her thing. I have never had a bad result. She has a true talent for keeping my appearance very natural.” – Denise L.
“I recently visited Hermann Aesthetics and had a fantastic experience! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was so calming and inviting. The staff was incredibly friendly, professional, and made me feel at ease. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a luxurious, personalized and peaceful experience!” – Jess C.
“Lindsay was incredible. The care given, explanation of procedure, and pampering was outstanding. Better than any 5 star spa. I’ve already had positive results from the previous procedure and look forward to returning for more. Especially if Lindsay will be taking care of me!” – Julie W.
Redefine What’s Possible for Your Skin With Morpheus8
Whether from aging, significant weight loss, or sun damage, you don’t have to let skin concerns slow you down. With Morpheus8 in St. Petersburg, we can rejuvenate your skin for a brighter, smoother, tighter you.
If you’re ready to give your skin the love it deserves, book an appointment to start your Morpheus8 journey.
