Morpheus8
Instructions

Before Your Appointment

Please let your providers know before treatment if you have any of the following conditions that may make you unsuitable for MORPHEUS8 treatments:

• Pregnancy or nursing.
• Under 18 years of age.
• Pacemaker or internal defibrillator or any electronic implant such as glucose monitor.
• Permanent implant in the treated area such as metal plates and screws, silicone implants or an injected chemical substance.
• Current or history of cancer, especially skin cancer or pre-malignant moles.
• Impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases such as AIDS and HIV, or use of immunosuppressive medications.
• Severe concurrent conditions such as cardiac disorders, epilepsy, uncontrolled hypertension, and liver or kidney diseases.
• A history of diseases stimulated by heat, such as recurrent Herpes Simplex in the treatment area.
• Any active condition in the treatment area, such as sores, psoriasis, eczema, rash, and excessively/freshly tanned skin.
• History of skin disorders such as keloid scarring, abnormal wound healing, and very dry and fragile skin.
• Any medical condition that might impair skin healing.
• Poorly controlled endocrine disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid dysfunction.
• Any surgical, invasive, ablative procedure in the treatment area in the last 3 months or before complete healing.
• Superficial injection of biological fillers in the last 6 months or Botox in the last 2 weeks.
• Use of Isotretinoin (AccutaneÒ) within 6 months before treatment.
• The possible side effects of the treatment including: local pain, skin redness (erythema), swelling (edema), damage to the natural skin texture (crust, blister, burn), change of skin pigmentation (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation), and scarring. Although these effects are rare and expected to be temporary, redness and swelling may last up to 3 weeks, and are part of a normal reaction to the treatment. Burns and resulting pigmentation change and scarring are rare and may happen in dark skin that is not taken care of according to instructions. Tiny scabs appear on the face for a few days as part of a normal healing, however, make-up may be applied as soon as 1-3 days after the session to mask them and residual redness. Any adverse reaction should be reported immediately.

Pre-Treatment Instructions just for you

SIX MONTHS BEFORE

• IF YOU ARE TAKING Accutane (isotretinoin), Morpheus8 treatment may be performed six months AFTER medication is completed.

TWO WEEKS BEFORE

• AVOID any type of tanning from the sun, tanning beds, and tanning creams/sprays. If you must be in the sun, use a zinc oxide sunscreen of at least SPF 30. A treatment will not be administered on sunburned skin.
• AVOID waxing, laser hair removal, laser therapy, and cosmetic fillers.
• AVOID professional peels or microdermabrasion for 2 weeks before and after your appointment.

ONE WEEK BEFORE

• STOP TAKING NSAID medicines such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Naproxen since they interfere with normal blood clotting. Check medication labels for the active ingredient.

THREE DAYS BEFORE

• DISCONTINUE any irritant type topical products or treatments such as Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acid, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C (in a low pH formula), scrubs or anything perceived as ‘active’ skincare.

24 HOURS BEFORE

• AVOID drinking any alcohol. This will help reduce the skin’s sensitivity.
• DRINK 8-10 glasses of water daily to keep your skin hydrated.