Morpheus8 Cool
MORPHEUS8 COOL PRE- POST CARE INSTRUCTIONS
MORPHEUS8 COOL PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS
● Avoid Sun Exposure: Avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure for at least 2 weeks before treatment. Use broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.
● Avoid Active Skincare: Stop retinoids, exfoliants, and acids 5–7 days before treatment, or as directed by your provider.
● Arrive With Clean Skin: Come to your appointment with clean skin free of makeup, lotions, and skincare products on the treatment area.
● Medications: Inform your provider about all medications, supplements, allergies, and any history of cold sores or skin conditions.
● Health Changes: Notify your provider if you are pregnant, have an active infection, open wounds, or irritation in the treatment area.
Follow any additional instructions provided by your medical provider.
MORPHEUS8 COOL POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS
● Keep Skin Clean: Gently cleanse the treated area with a mild cleanser as directed by your provider. Avoid scrubbing or picking at the skin.
● Avoid Active Products: Avoid retinoids, exfoliants, and acids until your skin has healed and your provider approves restarting them.
● Protect Your Skin: Avoid direct sun exposure and apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher once your skin can tolerate it.
● Avoid Heat and Sweating: Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, hot tubs, and excessive heat for 24–48 hours or as directed by your provider.
● Expect Temporary Changes: Redness, swelling, tenderness, and small pinpoint marks may occur after treatment.
● Avoid Makeup: Avoid makeup on the treated area for at least 24 hours and until the skin is intact, following your provider’s instructions.
● Contact Your Provider: Report worsening pain, increasing redness, warmth, drainage, blistering, or any signs of infection.
Seek urgent medical care for severe or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Follow your provider’s individualized aftercare instructions, as recovery may vary depending on the treatment area and settings used.
Pre-Care Instructions
To help prepare your skin for treatment and minimize the risk of complications, please follow these guidelines:
● Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup, lotions, and skincare products on the treatment area.
● Avoid tanning, self-tanners, and excessive sun exposure for at least 4 weeks before treatment.
● Avoid waxing, depilatories, and other irritating skin treatments on the treatment area for 1–2 weeks before your appointment.
● Discontinue retinoids, exfoliating acids, and other potentially irritating active skincare products approximately 5–7 days before treatment, as directed by your provider.
● Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores, as preventive antiviral medication may be recommended.
● Inform your provider of all medications, supplements, medical conditions, and any history of abnormal scarring or pigmentation.
● Do not discontinue prescribed medications, including blood thinners, unless specifically instructed by the prescribing healthcare professional.
● Notify Skin Firm if you develop a rash, infection, cold sore, or other skin irritation before your appointment.
Please follow any additional instructions provided by your Skin Firm treatment professional.
Post-Care Instructions
Your skin may experience redness, swelling, sensitivity, pinpoint marks, mild bruising, or a rough texture following treatment. These effects are generally temporary.
Skin Care
● Keep the treated area clean and avoid touching it unnecessarily.
● Follow your provider’s instructions regarding when to resume cleansing and applying skincare products.
● Use only gentle, approved skincare products while your skin heals.
● Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and other active ingredients until your provider advises that it is safe to resume them.
● Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours and longer if the skin remains irritated or the treatment area is not fully closed.
Sun Protection
● Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning.
● Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher once your provider confirms it is appropriate for your healing skin.
● Continue daily sun protection throughout your treatment series.
Heat and Exercise
● Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sweating, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and very hot showers for approximately 48–72 hours, or as directed by your provider.
● Avoid swimming until the treated skin has adequately healed.
Important
Do not pick, scratch, or exfoliate the treated area. Contact Skin Firm if you experience increasing pain, worsening redness, spreading warmth, blistering, drainage, fever, or any other concerning symptoms.
Contraindications and Important Medical Information
Morpheus8 COOL may not be appropriate for everyone. A consultation and medical screening are required before treatment.
Please notify your provider if you have any of the following:
● Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
● A pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other electronic or metallic implant that may affect treatment safety.
● Active skin infection, open wounds, cold sores, or significant irritation in the treatment area.
● A history of keloid scarring or impaired wound healing.
● A history of skin cancer or suspicious lesions in the treatment area.
● An autoimmune condition, immune suppression, or medications that may affect healing.
● Poorly controlled diabetes or another medical condition that may impair healing.
● Recent isotretinoin use or other medications that may affect skin healing.
● A bleeding disorder or use of anticoagulant medication.
● Recent cosmetic procedures, fillers, or other energy-based treatments in the planned treatment area.
What to Expect
Morpheus8 COOL combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy to support collagen remodeling and improve the appearance of skin texture, firmness, and laxity.
After treatment, you may experience:
● Redness and a warm sensation.
● Mild to moderate swelling or tenderness.
● Temporary pinpoint marks or grid-like patterns.
● Mild bruising, sensitivity, or roughness.
● Temporary dryness or peeling.
These effects vary by individual and treatment intensity. Many patients notice gradual improvements over the following weeks and months as collagen remodeling continues.
A series of treatments may be recommended depending on your goals, skin condition, treatment area, and provider assessment. Your treatment plan and recommended intervals will be discussed during your consultation.