Morpheus in Raleigh & Cary, NC

Morpheus is a highly-effective microneedling procedure that uses radio-frequency (RF) energy to improve texture, stimulate collagen production, and tighten the skin.

Morpheus8 is an excellent option for patients that are concerned with skin laxity, fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, and scarring. Furthermore, Morpheus is very effective at treating active acne and acne scarring, as it decreases sebum production from overactive sebaceous glands.

Morpheus can improve anything related to texture or tightening. This includes fine lines, deep creases, pores, scars, stretch marks, general aging, and jowling. Morpheus is even used to treat and prevent breakouts related to cystic acne. It may improve the appearance of brown spots; however, pigment-related concerns are typically best treated with alternative procedures such as IPL (Lumecca) which can be discussed during your consultation.

Since Morpheus stimulates collagen production, results are considered long-lasting. However, the aging process will continue so many patients choose to receive maintenance treatments every two years. You can extend the life of your results by avoiding excessive sun exposure, wearing SPF 30 or higher daily, adhering to a good skincare routine, staying hydrated, and incorporating other treatments such as Botox to slow the aging process.

Previously, many patients would opt for Botox to the axillary regions to address hyperhidrosis. While an effective and proven treatment option, this treatment does not address the root of the problem, nor does it offer a permanent solution.

We recommend patients get treatments every 4-6 weeks. This time allows the skin to adequately heal between treatments. After a full regimen, which is usually 3-5 treatments, many patients opt for an annual treatment for maintenance purposes.

No - Morpheus is approved to treat all body areas including the chest, arms, back, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, etc. Many patients even like to treat the back of their hands. If you are interested in addressing large body areas, we advise scheduling treatment under light anesthesia to reduce discomfort. Also, please keep in mind that other procedures may be recommended in conjunction with - or instead of - Morpheus to give you the best result!

Yes, results from your Morpheus8 treatment for hyperhidrosis are considered permanent.

Many patients will find that one treatment can dramatically reduce their excessive sweating. However, the best results may take anywhere between 1-3 treatment sessions.

We recommend at least 3 treatment sessions performed about 3-8 weeks apart. However, more treatments may be recommended for best results.

Although improvement in texture will be seen after a few weeks, the final tightening results take 3-6 months to be achieved.

The treatment areas may appear red (like a sunburn) and slightly puffy. You may have pin-point scabbing, grid-marks or areas of demarcation where the handpiece was used for 1-3 days after the procedure. We will apply an occlusive healing balm to the treatment areas after your procedure, so your skin may appear shiny. Mild bruising is possible but not common. Certain areas, such as the neck, might be slightly bumpy and itchy for a couple of weeks which is normal.

Yes, Morpheus8 is an effective treatment for hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating. Morpheus8 works to desensitize the sweat glands by using a combination of radiofrequency heat energy and microneedling.

With the proper technique, treatment can be a relatively comfortable experience. The treatment area will be numbed with an injectable anesthetic before the procedure, making for an overall more effective treatment.

With a few small exceptions, most people may receive Morpheus treatments. The settings are adjusted and customized based on your skin type and goals. All patients are carefully screened and educated prior to treatment to ensure they are good candidates. However, individuals with a gold allergy cannot receive treatment due to the handpiece's gold-plated tips.

The total treatment time will depend on how many areas are treated, and the size of each area. After numbing for one hour, most treatments take 45 minutes to 1 hour. We typically tell our patients to plan to be in our office for approximately 2.5 hours on the day of treatment.

You may resume all normal activities immediately after treatment including light exercise. Most patients feel comfortable returning to work within 1-3 days after most of the redness has resolved.

Typical costs for Morpheus8 for hyperhidrosis can range anywhere between $1000-$1300 per treatment.

You can expect your results to be permanent since Morpheus8 targets the root of the problem causing excessive sweating.