Courtenay & Campbell River: (250) 871-8333
Courtenay & Campbell River: (250) 871-8333
A revolutionary method of skin tightening that combines radiofrequency with microneedling to remodel the face and body for a more radiant, youthful appearance.
As we age, the body’s ability to produce collagen and elastin naturally declines, which can contribute to changes in skin firmness, texture, and volume.
Morpheus8 RF Microneedling is a non-surgical treatment that combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling to support collagen production and skin remodelling in the deeper layers of the skin.
This fractional skin treatment can help improve skin laxity, refine texture, and support a smoother, firmer, more refreshed appearance.
At Willow Medical Aesthetics in Courtenay and Campbell River, Morpheus8 may be recommended for patients looking to improve visible signs of ageing, acne scarring, facial scarring, or mild skin laxity.
Morpheus8 is an advanced RF microneedling treatment that combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to support skin remodelling.
Through RF technology, Morpheus8 is more than a traditional microneedling treatment. It delivers radiofrequency energy beneath the skin while creating controlled microchannels in the tissue.
The Morpheus8 handpiece uses gold-coated steel microneedles that allow radiofrequency energy to penetrate deeper into specific treatment areas. Morpheus8 can perform fractional treatment, penetrating subdermal tissue up to 4 mm, with an additional heat profile of approximately 1 mm. This allows treatment at a depth beyond traditional microneedling.
As the needles penetrate the deeper layers of the skin, RF energy is delivered into the tissue to create controlled heating. This process helps stimulate collagen and elastin production, supporting gradual improvements in skin tone, texture, firmness, and laxity over time.
Morpheus8 can be used on areas of the face and body with skin laxity, textural concerns, or scarring.
Face
Neck
Jawline
Under the chin
Abdomen
Arms
Thighs
Knees
Morpheus8 may be used to improve the appearance of:
Fine lines and wrinkles
Mild to moderate skin laxity
Uneven skin texture
Acne scars
Facial scarring
Enlarged-looking pores
Crepey skin
Stretch marks
Before Treatment:
Before treatment, your skin will be assessed, and photographs will be taken to support treatment planning and progress tracking. Your provider will review your goals, medical history, and consent before proceeding with treatment.
Before your appointment, avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning. Your provider may also recommend pausing certain active skincare ingredients, depending on your skin and treatment plan.
After Treatment:
After treatment, keep the skin clean and protected. Avoid direct sun exposure, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, vigorous exercise, and active skincare ingredients until your provider advises it is safe to resume.
Use a gentle cleanser, recommended moisturiser, and SPF as directed.
Treatment length depends on the area being treated and your personalised treatment plan.
Most Morpheus8 appointments take approximately 90–120 minutes, including preparation, topical numbing time, treatment, and aftercare review.
Before treatment, a topical numbing cream is usually applied to improve comfort.
During treatment, the Morpheus8 handpiece is placed against the skin to deliver microneedling and radiofrequency energy at controlled depths. You may feel pressure, warmth, prickling, or brief areas of discomfort as the device passes over the treatment area.
Settings are adjusted based on the treatment area, skin concern, and your comfort level.
After treatment, the skin may look red or swollen and may feel warm or tight, similar to a sunburn. Mild pinpoint bleeding, tenderness, dryness, flaking, or small scabs may occur as the skin heals.
These effects are usually temporary and improve over the following days. Downtime can vary depending on treatment depth, the area treated, and individual skin response.
Immediately after Morpheus8, the skin may appear red, flushed, swollen, or slightly textured. Small marks from the microneedles may be temporarily visible.
As the skin heals, it may feel dry or tight before gradually becoming smoother. Collagen remodelling takes time, so improvements usually develop gradually over several weeks to months.
Morpheus8 may be appropriate if you want to improve skin laxity, texture, acne scarring, fine lines, or overall firmness without surgery.
A consultation is recommended to determine whether Morpheus8 is suitable for your skin type, concerns, goals, and medical history.
Morpheus8 may not be suitable for everyone.
Contraindications may include pregnancy, active skin infection, open wounds in the treatment area, certain implanted medical devices, a history of poor wound healing, uncontrolled medical conditions, or recent use of medications or treatments that may affect healing.
A consultation is required to review your medical history and determine whether treatment is appropriate.
A series of treatments is often recommended for best results. The number of sessions depends on the treatment area, skin concern, treatment depth, and your individual response.
Many patients benefit from a series of 2–4 treatments spaced several weeks apart. Maintenance treatments may be recommended to help support ongoing collagen remodelling and skin firmness.
Results from Morpheus8 develop gradually as collagen production and skin remodelling occur over time.
To help maintain results, follow your recommended skincare plan, protect your skin from the sun, maintain healthy lifestyle habits, and attend maintenance treatments as advised by your provider.
Morpheus8 should be performed by a trained medical aesthetics provider under appropriate medical oversight.
At Willow Medical Aesthetics, treatments are performed by qualified providers using a personalised treatment plan based on your skin, goals, and medical history.
Morpheus8 may be combined with other treatments to support skin quality, tone, texture, and overall rejuvenation goals.
Depending on your concerns, Morpheus8 may be paired with treatments such as:
