Morpheus8 Body
Contouring
Deep radiofrequency microneedling that remodels skin, tightens tissue, and reduces localized fat from the inside out. The most advanced non-surgical body contouring technology available.
Morpheus8 Body Contouring is coming soon to Superior Health Medical and Wellness. We are in the process of adding this advanced radiofrequency microneedling treatment to our body contouring services. Contact us to be notified when appointments are available.
What Is Morpheus8 Body Contouring?
Morpheus8 Body is a fractional radiofrequency microneedling device designed for deep tissue remodeling in body areas. It delivers radiofrequency energy through an array of gold-tipped microneedles that penetrate to depths of up to 8 millimeters, heating the deep dermis and subdermal fat layer to precise temperatures that trigger collagen remodeling, tissue contraction, and fat cell disruption simultaneously.
The combination of mechanical microneedling and deep radiofrequency heating produces two complementary effects: the controlled thermal injury from RF energy stimulates significant collagen production and tissue contraction at the skin and deep dermal level, while the heating of the subdermal fat layer disrupts adipocytes, reducing the fat volume in the treatment area and improving overall body contour. This dual mechanism makes Morpheus8 Body uniquely effective for patients who want simultaneous skin tightening and mild fat reduction without surgery.
Morpheus8 Body uses a larger applicator head than the facial version of the device, allowing efficient coverage of larger body areas including the abdomen, flanks, arms, thighs, buttocks, and knees. The treatment is customizable in terms of needle depth, energy level, and treatment pattern, allowing Dr. Akers to calibrate the protocol to the specific tissue characteristics and goals of each treatment area.
What Morpheus8 Body Treats
Morpheus8 Body is most effective for skin laxity on the abdomen, particularly the loose, crepey skin that develops after pregnancy or significant weight loss. The deep RF heating produces significant tissue contraction that tightens lax skin and improves the texture and quality of skin that has been stretched.
Arm laxity, the loss of firmness on the inner upper arm that develops with age and weight changes, responds well to Morpheus8 Body treatment. The deep heating stimulates substantial collagen remodeling in this area, producing meaningful tightening that diet, exercise, and topical treatments cannot achieve. Thigh and knee laxity, inner thigh softness, and flank skin quality are additional areas where Morpheus8 Body produces clinically meaningful improvement.
The subdermal fat reduction component of Morpheus8 Body is most useful for small areas of localized fat that contribute to contour irregularities rather than for large-volume fat reduction. It is an excellent complement to injectable treatments like the Liquid BBL, addressing the skin quality and tissue firmness component of body contouring alongside the volume restoration that filler provides.
What to Expect From Treatment
Morpheus8 Body treatment is performed with topical numbing cream applied 30 to 60 minutes before the procedure and local anesthetic infiltration for larger or more sensitive areas. The handpiece is passed methodically across the treatment zone in a grid pattern, with the depth and energy level adjusted for different areas based on tissue thickness and treatment goals. A typical body treatment session takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on the number of areas treated.
Post-treatment, redness, swelling, and mild bruising in the treated area resolve within three to five days for most patients. The microneedle puncture marks are visible for two to three days. Most patients return to normal activities within one to two days. Sun protection of the treated area is important during the healing period.
Results from Morpheus8 Body develop progressively over three to six months as collagen remodeling and tissue contraction continue after the treatment stimulus. Most patients see noticeable improvement in skin quality and contour within four to eight weeks, with maximum improvement at three to six months. A series of one to three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart produces the most comprehensive and lasting result.
