Many of our patients at InVogue Rejuvenation come to us with similar frustrations. They eat well, they exercise every day, they are at a healthy weight, but they have loose skin on their belly, arms, thighs or other areas that doesn’t change despite their healthy lifestyle. Once skin has stretched, it isn’t able to return to its original texture and shape on its own. Morpheus8 Body is a device we can use to address loose skin virtually anywhere.
What Is a Morpheus8 Body Treatment?
Morpheus8 Body is a non-surgical skin-tightening treatment that combines two technologies in one handpiece: microneedling and radiofrequency energy. This device builds new collagen and firms tissue in the most common problem areas, using a larger tip to reach more tissue at once and make the treatment quick and convenient.
Why Does Skin Not Snap Back On Its Own?
Skin firmness depends on collagen and elastin, the proteins that give tissue its structure and stretch. Adult skin loses roughly one percent of its collagen every year, and several life events speed that loss up. When the underlying scaffold weakens, skin loses its ability to bounce back.
How Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery Change Skin Elasticity
While every pregnancy belly is different, pregnancy expands the abdomen by about one and a half times its normal volume, if not more. This stretches skin well beyond its comfortable range. The reduced elasticity can persist for months after delivery, and the skin never fully retracts for many individuals. Stretch marks are common and do not heal on their own.
How Perimenopause and Menopause Affect Collagen Production
Estrogen helps the skin make and retain collagen. As levels of this hormone drop during perimenopause and menopause, collagen falls with it. One clinical review found that skin collagen declines about two percent every year after menopause, along with losses in elasticity and hydration. At InVogue Rejuvenation, we provide menopause care alongside our cosmetic treatments to help put skin laxity in its proper place as part of a larger hormonal picture.
How Weight Loss Affects Skin Laxity
When you lose a large amount of weight, fat volume shrinks faster than skin can adapt. The skin can stay behind as loose folds on the abdomen, thighs or arms. Skin quality itself decreases during rapid weight loss and can cause skin to be less elastic as a result. We have many patients in our weight loss and bariatrics programs who want to know how to tighten this skin once they are at a weight they are happy with.
How Morpheus8 Body Works
Morpheus8 Body treats skin from the inside using two actions at once:
Microneedling
The device uses fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. While these microchannels are controlled and do not tear or damage the skin, your body responds as though there were an injury and starts a repair process. During this stage, the body sends fibroblasts and growth factors, which results in fresh collagen and faster healing. The needles are adjusted for body tissue so you can get the best results in the area you want to treat.
Radiofrequency
As the needles reach their target depth, they release radiofrequency energy that heats the tissue below the surface. The heat causes existing collagen to contract for instant firming. It also signals fibroblasts to produce new collagen, for an even stronger effect in the treated area. This can be repeated as desired without damage to the skin, even in those with darker skin.
What Happens During a Morpheus8 Body Treatment at InVogue Rejuvenation?
Your Consultation and Treatment Plan
Consultation is an important part of the process. During this time, we can determine if Morpheus8 Body will be able to address your loose skin or whether you may need different treatments. We are a member of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine and are committed to providing excellent services for our patients in El Paso, TX. We will build a personalized plan around your skin, including how many sessions you might need.
Numbing and the Treatment Session
Before your treatment, we will numb your skin with a topical cream to help reduce discomfort from the needles and heat. You will feel warmth and a scratching sensation during the treatment. We will treat your skin in sections, moving the handpiece around until the whole area has been treated. One session will take 30 minutes to an hour to complete.
Recovery and Aftercare
Downtime after Morpheus8 Body is minimal. You can expect your skin to be red as the body responds to the treatment. This will settle after a few days. We will give you specific aftercare instructions based on your situation that will include some guidance on cleansing, sun protection and when to resume workouts as your skin heals.
Are You a Good Candidate for Morpheus8 Body?
- You Notice Mild to Moderate Skin Laxity: Skin that has lost elasticity but is not severely loose responds best. Collagen remodeling firms tissue that still has some structure to build on.
- You Are Not Seeking Fat Removal: Morpheus8 Body tightens skin rather than removing fat volume. Patients whose main concern is stubborn fat are usually better served by a fat reduction treatment.
- You Are in Good General Health: Certain skin conditions and health factors may call for a modified approach. Your provider will confirm that the treatment is right for you during your consultation.
- You Want Minimal Downtime: Because recovery is short, Morpheus8 Body suits patients who cannot take extended time off.
- You Are Comfortable With Gradual Results: New collagen builds over several weeks. Patients who understand this timeline tend to be the happiest with their results.
Book Your Morpheus8 Body Consultation in El Paso, TX
If loose skin on your abdomen, arms or thighs has not responded to diet and exercise, Morpheus8 Body may help. The team at InVogue Rejuvenation serves patients across El Paso, Horizon City and Socorro with care that draws on both aesthetic and women’s health experience. Embrace a more beautiful you by calling 915-633-0585 or contact us online to schedule your consultation.
