The treatments / Morpheus8

tighter skin — without overinflation.

I think you should feel good about what you had done and be able to tell that your skin is better without me pulling out the picture.

Charcoal portrait illustration of Dr. Petro

The treatment

RF microneedling: insulated microneedles deliver radiofrequency heat under the skin, where collagen is made, while the surface is barely touched.

The change

The controlled heat asks deeper skin to remodel collagen over time. I use it for mild looseness through the jawline, neck and under the chin, and for crepey texture or acne scarring.

The visit

Numbed first. About an hour. A series of one to three, six weeks apart, then a maintenance treatment when you want one.

Dr. Petro in the practice

A few questions.

The things people ask.

Does Morpheus8 hurt?
You are numbed first, and most women describe heat and pressure rather than pain. The face is pink and a little swollen for a day or two; makeup by the second or third day.
Is it a substitute for a facelift?
No. It tightens skin that is mildly to moderately loose. When the deeper tissue has let go, a lift is the honest answer, and I will tell you that rather than sell you a series.
Can it be combined with other treatments?
Yes — it pairs with the PRX peel, with SkinPen, and with BBL in a plan built around your skin and your calendar.

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