Profound RF Vs Morpheus8

More and more people are turning to no-knife treatments to help tackle wrinkles, sagging skin, acne scars and uneven skin tone. This is where Profound RF and Morpheus8 are great options to consider. They use the power of radiofrequency energy (RF) to help you achieve tighter skin that looks and feels more radiant.

Both Profound RF and Morpheous8 do not add anything or take away anything from the skin. Instead, they work by boosting collagen and elastin production in the deeper layers of the skin. They also help to work the facial muscles to tighten and lift them.

But which is better for your specific skin concerns – Profound RF or Morpheus8? Doctors Tatiana + Rishi help break down how each of these treatments works, the difference between them and what results you can expect to achieve.

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What is Profound RF?

Profound RF is one of the latest skin-tightening technologies. It helps to treat sagging skin, excess fat and lines and wrinkles on the face and neck. For this reason, it is also known as the ‘non-surgical facelift’. However, the treatment can also be effective for treating cellulite.

It combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to kick-start your body’s production of three components that help you see firm and youthful skin. These are; collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. As we age, we lose levels of these components, which means we start to see dull, saggy skin that looks less vibrant. 

Profound RF delivers radio frequency energy to the deep layers of the skin through tiny needles. This action helps to heat the skin tissue, which triggers your skin to stimulate repair and regenerate itself. In a single treatment, you will start to see a more even skin tone and texture. The skin will also start looking more plump and lifted. 

What is Morpheus8?

Morpheus8 is another device that combines microneedling with radiofrequency heat energy. This helps to boost collagen production in the skin. Over time, you will see firmer and tighter skin that looks more contoured. 

It works similarly to Profound RF in that it uses a device with small needles that deliver radiofrequency energy into the skin at specific depths. This helps to stimulate the body’s natural healing process, which includes increasing hyaluronic acid levels and collagen in the skin. Because it targets different depths it can target the surface of the skin and deeper skin tissue.

The most common areas to use Morpheus8 are the face, neck and jawline. However, it can also be used on other areas of the body including the arms, legs, buttocks and breasts. A course of treatment will improve skin tone, reduce wrinkles, treat acne scars or stretch marks, and improve skin laxity. 

Profound RF vs Morpheus8 – what are the key differences?

1.   Customising the treatments

Profound RF – can reach the deeper layers of the skin, including the subcutaneous layer, the deepest layer of skin. This makes it effective for treating skin laxity and deeper lines and wrinkles. It is also the best treatment for those with more advanced signs of ageing. 

Morpheus8 – can treat the skin at different depths, which means it can be tailored more to the skin areas and the thickness of the skin. It works best on more superficial areas of the skin where ageing is visible. It is best for anyone who has mild to moderate issues with skin tightening and skin laxity. 

2.   Treatment areas 

Profound RF – is most commonly used to treat the face, neck and hands. This includes reducing fat under the chin and neck treatment to tighten and lift. However, it can also treat excess on the body including around the bra strap, love handles, arms and stomach. It helps to reduce stubborn and deep wrinkles on various areas of the face. 

Morpheus8 – can treat all different areas of the face including around the delicate eye area. This includes dark circles, eye bags and saggy skin under the eyes. Morpheus8 is also an effective body contouring treatment for fat reduction on larger areas of the body such as the stomach and thighs. 

3.   The recovery and downtime from treatment 

Profound RF – is a much more intense treatment, which is why you often need just one treatment. It helps to generate significant repair of the skin tissue so the side effects last longer. You will see most of the selling and redness after 2-3 days. Because of this, most people may take a few days off work. After 4-5 days most of the swelling will go down. 

Morpheus8 – the downtime is shorter than Profound RF, however you will still see some mild redness and swelling, which will go down within 2-4 days. If you have treatment in the under-eye area, you may see some bruising afterwards, too. You can go back to your normal activities right away. 

4.   How painful the treatment is 

Profound RF – the treatment is more intense, so we use a numbing cream and local anaesthetic injection to make it more comfortable. Most patients say that they do not feel any pain or discomfort from Profound RF treatment.

Morpheus8 – it is much less intense than Profound RF, so we only use a numbing cream on the treatment area first. You may still feel a slight heating and stinging sensation from the treatment, but most patients are comfortable with this. 

5.   The results

Profound RF – you often need a single treatment session to see results. You will see visible results after one month, and they will continue to improve over the next 3-6 months as the new collagen and elastin form. The results of your treatment can last for 1-2 years as long as you follow a good skincare routine. 

Morpheus8 – you will need more than one treatment session to see the best results. We usually recommend 3-4 treatments, spaced 4-6 weeks apart. The results are still as impressive for anyone with mild to moderate skin laxity. These include a smoother skin texture and skin lifting. We advise a top-up treatment every 12 months to help maintain your skin’s health. 

Next steps – book your initial consultation

Whether you have more advanced signs of ageing, or you are just starting to see your skin sag and lines forming, we can help you find the right treatment to get you the results you want. 

This starts with a consultation, where you will meet with one of our trained doctors or practitioners who will assess your skin condition, skin type and medical history. From this, we can advise whether Profound RF or Morpheus8 will work best for your skin and give you an idea of what results you will be likely to achieve.

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