Morpheus8
A V O I D
Skincare
Skin resurfacing treatments, exfoliants, and any retinol or tretinoin
containing products for 7 days prior to your procedure.
Medications
If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) discuss with your
health care provider whether it is safe for you to stop taking them 5
days prior to your procedure. Do not stop taking a medication advised
by your provider without the prescribing provider’s approval. Remaining
on blood thinners may result in excess bleeding and bruising during and
post-treatment. These include but are not limited to Aspirin, NSAIDs
(advil, ibuprofen, aleve) fish oil, tumeric
Prolonged sun exposure
Use a Zinc Oxide Sunscreen or SPF 30 or more beginning the day after
treatment. Use sunscreen daily for the entire series process. Avoid sun
exposure on Day 1. Limit sun exposure for 1 week before and after
treatment. Excessive tanning or sunburn before treatment may result in
the need to delay the procedure.
Pre & Post Morpheus8 Instructions
C O L D S O R E S
If you have a history of cold sores, please inform your provider so that a
prophylaxis can be started prior to your treatment. If you already have a
Valtrex prescription, you may discuss dosage and duration with our
nurse practitioner.
A C C U T A N E
If you are taking Accutane (isotretinoin), Morpheus8 treatment may be
performed 6 months AFTER medication is complete.
D A Y O F P R O C E D U R E
Clean skin with SkinMedica Facial Cleanser.
Do NOT apply any lotions, oils or makeup
For your convenience we have multiple numbing preparations available.
Your morpheus provider can numb you in-house one hour prior to your
treatment. A prescription may be called in to Apothecare of Lakewood
Ranch so you may numb in the comfort of your home one hour prior to
your procedure.
Self Numbing:
Apply the topical numbing cream (Lidocaine 23%
Tetracaine 7%) provided by Sirius Day Spa or prescription in a thin layer
over the area to be treated 1 hour before your scheduled appointment
time. If you have an allergy to any of these medications, do not use and
notify the spa so an alternative numbing cream may be provided.
Additional Numbing Application considerations
Gently tap numbing cream over the brow and bony portion of the
upper eye and brow region. Do not apply to the entire eyelid. . If
numbing cream enters the eye, flush with water immediately.
Tap around the lips, avoiding getting the product inside the mouth.
Numbing cream does not need to be applied directly to the lips. Do not
eat or drink after application of numbing cream around the mouth to
avoid the topical numbing cream from being ingested.
Morpheus8
Pre & Post Morpheus8 Instructions
P O S T P R O C E D U R E
After your procedure, your skin will have some redness and swelling
and may show dots/grid marks. This is usually transient and subsides
quickly, but you may experience this for several weeks. You may
experience mild discomfort for 1-2 days, followed by itching while your
skin is healing. Avoid scratching the treated areas.
Use Tylenol for pain unless you have been advised by a health provider
to avoid tylenol.
It will take approximately 24 hours for the micro-punctures to close
over, to prevent complications from bacteria, there is no need to wash
or apply anything to the face until the morning after treatment.
Continue use of SkinMedica post treatment skin care kit throughout
the entire morpheus series.
Avoid sun exposure for 48 hours to decrease the risk of
hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin).
Be sure to apply SkinMedica Essential Defense Mineral Shield Post
Procedure sunscreen before any sun exposure.
Use a clean towel on the treated body part when bathing. Change
your pillowcase the night of the procedure.
Do not apply any make-up for at least 24 hours or until there is no
weeping or oozing.
Clean any make- up brushes, sponges, and applicators before use.
Always wash your hands before touching your face.
Avoid retinol, tretinoin, acids, vitamin C, scrubs, alcohol based toners,
and chemical peels in treated areas for two weeks. Avoid activities
that can induce heavy perspiration such as strenuous exercise or
saunas for 2-3 days.
Do not apply ice to the face after treatment unless specifically
advised to do so. Avoid anti-inflammatory such as advil, aleve,
ibuprofen medications for 3 days with a goal of 5 days if possible.
The inflammatory process is part of what produces results.
DAY OF PROCEDURE
Facial cleanser
Post procedure complex (apply ointment to any
areas of irritation only. If no irritated areas, no need to
apply)
TNS Ceramide
Sunscreen
**do not apply body lotions to the neck 2 weeks post
Morpheus or 1 week before**
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