Happy New Year, bb. Whether you’re thinking about stepping into 2023 with a fresh face or looking to get a lil’ midyear pick-me-up, Morpheus8 just may be the way you want to go. I recently had this much-hyped facial laser treatment at the Beverly Hills Wellness and Aesthetic Clinic located in Five Palm Jumeirah, and the results were everything my complexion wished for and more. It’s no surprise, as Morpheus is the Greek god of dreams after all. Here’s everything that went down- including your most burning question on the sizzlin’ pain.
What does Morpheus8 do for the skin?
Let’s start with the basics. If you’re not exactly sure what Morpheus8 is used to treat, you’re not alone. We went right to the experts and chatted with the clinic’s CEO and founder, Deborah Alessi, to get all the deets.
There’s a reason your sisters, friends, and even neighbours are raving about this treatment.
“Morpheus8 uses microneedles to quickly enter the skin and emit high radio frequency heat waves. This stimulates collagen production in the underlying layers of the skin and the energy causes damage. As the collagen repairs itself, it becomes stronger and firmer, giving skin a refreshed and smoother look.” Sounds good to me.
The Prep
Prior to my appointment, I was instructed to avoid the sun and stop using retinol as well as other harsh active ingredients for a week. This reduces irritation on the skin and gives a smoother ~VIP~ experience. I arrived at the clinic makeup free and with butterflies in my stomach (more on the pain in a minute). The nurse cleansed my skin and applied a topical numbing cream.
Waiting 30 minutes for the numbing effects to kick in.
The Procedure
World famous celeb plastic surgeon, Doctor Alex Rubin, performed my Morpheus8 treatment. Relaxed, numbed, and comfortable, I took a deep cleansing breath and was ready for Doctor Rubin to get the party started.
The entire procedure lasted around 30 minutes with Doctor Rubin starting on my forehead and working his way down toward the bottom of my face. Was this the most relaxing laser treatment I’ve ever had? Not by a long shot. I could feel the microneedles puncture and inject heat deep into my skin every time the device made contact with my skin. I knew the results were worth it, so I adopted a phrase from my British friends and told myself to keep calm and carry on.
The Pain 🔥
I was told that some people choose to go under general anesthesia because of the pain and it was no problem if I needed to stop. Yikes. I’ll be all about the excess, but knocking me out? No thank you. Besides, when it comes to anything ~beauty~ related, my pain threshold is quite high (everything else, not so much).
No pain, no gain. Amirite?
I can best describe the sensation as a nail gun shooting hot nails into my skin. I know that sounds extreme, but keep in mind, my skin was numb. I still felt pain but it was mostly tolerable. Just like regular microneedling, the areas around my mouth and my chin were the most sensitive while I easily tolerated my cheeks and forehead.
Towards the end of the session, we were on the chin, just under my lower lip and I was holding my breath, squeezing my booty and my toes, and bracing myself for the remaining few hits. It was over before I knew it and phew, the worst was behind me.
The Recovery
Straight afterwards, I felt like I had just spent the day at the beach and got a ginger tan. Essentially, my skin was red, raw, and sore AF. Dr. Rubin suggested I use Bepanthen Moisturizing Cream which can be purchased at the pharmacy to aid my skin in its recovery.
On the left is one week after treatment. On the right is two weeks later.
At this point, I should mention that my skin is dry by nature. I ended up creating my own Morpheus8 aftercare skin routine that consisted of generous applications of hydrating squalane oil, moisturising ceramides, and nourishing nut butters. Not to mention, copious amounts of broad-spectrum sunblock.
For the next few weeks, I was in healing mode. I had several scabbed spots on my face that slowly but surely faded. (vistex.com) I completely avoided the sun in addition to activities like vitamin C and retinol.
The Results
My skin fully healed after hitting the three-week mark. In addition to a beautiful radiance on my complexion, I also noticed my skin looked *a lot* clearer. I could visibly see a lift in my face. My skin looked and felt tighter. The texture appeared to be smoother. I felt like I was aging backwards.
Major glass skin vibes.
Depending on your particular skin goals, you may be advised to do between one to three Morpheus8 laser sessions. For me personally, one is great. Although, I am an overachiever so perhaps another sesh is in my future. Is it worth the pain? Heck yes.
To find out more about Morpheus8 or book your own appointment, check out Beverly Hills Wellness and Aesthetic Clinic here or call them at +04 245 2835.