Morpheus8 RF Microneedling

Morpheus8 by InMode — fractional radiofrequency microneedling for skin remodelling, fine line reduction, acne scar improvement, and mild lifting on the face and body. Gold-coated microneedles deliver bipolar RF energy at programmable depths up to 7 mm, triggering subdermal collagen remodelling. Pricing on consultation at Next Health West Hollywood.

Morpheus8, manufactured by InMode, is a fractional radiofrequency microneedling device available through Next Health West Hollywood's aesthetics programme. It combines two complementary injury mechanisms into a single treatment: the mechanical micro-injury of the needling array (24 gold-coated pins, configurable in tip geometry) creates microchannels in the dermis that initiate a wound-healing cascade, while radiofrequency energy delivered simultaneously at the needle tip depth — from 0.5 mm to 7 mm depending on the anatomical target — creates thermal coagulation zones in the deep dermis and sub-dermis that drive collagen neosynthesis, elastin regeneration, and fibroseptal network remodelling. The bipolar RF configuration confines the energy field between adjacent needle tips, ensuring precise depth control and minimising off-target thermal spread. Facial applications at shallower depths (1–4 mm) target fine lines, perioral creases, jowl laxity, enlarged pores, skin texture improvement, and atrophic acne scar remodelling. Body applications at deeper settings (4–7 mm) can address lax skin on the abdomen, inner arms, and thighs, and may also modulate the subdermal adipose layer for mild contouring. The Burst Mode on Morpheus8 delivers RF energy in three sequential depth increments per needle insertion, layering the thermal effect across multiple tissue planes in a single stamp — increasing treatment efficiency. A course of 2–3 sessions spaced 6–8 weeks apart is associated with optimal cumulative collagen remodelling, with progressive improvement continuing for 3–6 months after the final session. Downtime is typically 2–3 days of redness and mild oedema resolving to presentable skin.