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What Is Morpheus8? Cost, Results, Downtime and Who It’s For
Skin tightening · Morpheus8
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency heat to tighten skin and smooth texture. Here is what it treats, what it costs at each BHRC clinic, and what recovery looks like.
What Morpheus8 is
Morpheus8 is an RF microneedling device made by InMode. Like standard microneedling, it uses fine needles to create tiny channels in the skin. The difference is that Morpheus8 also delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy through the needle tips, heating the deeper layers of the skin. That heat, plus the healing response, stimulates new collagen and tightens the tissue over the following months.
Because it reaches deeper and adds heat, Morpheus8 does things standard microneedling can’t do as well: it firms loose skin along the jaw and neck, improves deeper acne scars, and refines texture and pores in the same treatment.
What Morpheus8 treats
- Jowls and jawline laxity. See Morpheus8 for jowls.
- Acne scars and texture. See Morpheus8 for acne scars.
- Crepey skin on the neck and chest.
- Fine lines and skin laxity around the eyes.
- Body areas such as the abdomen, knees and arms, including stretch marks and loose skin.
How much does Morpheus8 cost?
At BHRC, Morpheus8 for the full face is $1,200 per session at every clinic that offers it. Prices for other areas vary slightly by clinic:
| Clinic | Face | Face + neck | Face, neck + chest | Eyes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Los Angeles | $1,200 | $1,300 | $1,750 | $500 |
| Paradise Valley | $1,200 | $1,300 | $1,750 | $500 |
| Summerlin | $1,200 | $1,300 | $1,750 | $500 |
| Henderson | $1,200 | $1,300 | $1,750 | $550 |
| Valencia | $1,200 | $1,300 | $1,600 | $600 |
| Westlake Village | $1,200 | $1,300 | $1,600 | $600 |
List prices per session, October 2026, before promotions. Henderson offers face packages of 3 for $3,000, and Valencia and Westlake Village offer face packages of 3 for $3,060. Body areas start at $1,300. Our West Hollywood clinic offers Exion RF microneedling instead of Morpheus8.
Does Morpheus8 hurt?
Numbing cream is applied before treatment and left on long enough to work. Even so, Morpheus8 is more intense than standard microneedling. Most patients feel heat and pressure with each pass, especially over bony areas and at deeper settings. Treatment usually takes under an hour including numbing. For a comparison, see does microneedling hurt?
Morpheus8 downtime, day by day
| When | What’s normal |
|---|---|
| Day 0 | Redness, warmth and swelling, like a sunburn. A faint grid of pinpoint marks is common. |
| Days 1–3 | Swelling settles, and is most noticeable under the eyes and along the jaw. Skin feels tight and dry. |
| Days 3–7 | The pinpoint marks fade and light flaking may appear. Most people are comfortable in public with makeup within a few days. |
| Weeks 3–12 | Collagen builds. Tightening and texture changes keep improving for months after each session. |
For a fuller recovery guide, see RF microneedling recovery, day by day.
Morpheus8 vs. other treatments
| Compared with | The difference |
|---|---|
| Standard microneedling | Morpheus8 adds RF heat and reaches deeper, so it does more for laxity and deep scars, with more downtime. Full comparison. |
| Exion RF microneedling | Another RF microneedling platform. Morpheus8 vs. Exion. |
| Ultherapy or Sofwave | Ultrasound energy focused under the skin for lifting, with no needles and less surface downtime. Morpheus8 does more for texture and scarring. |
| Fillers and Sculptra | These replace lost volume. Morpheus8 tightens and resurfaces. Many plans combine them. See what is Sculptra? |
Who should not have Morpheus8
As with any microneedling treatment, it isn’t suitable during pregnancy, with an active skin infection or cold sore, or with a history of keloid scarring. The FDA’s guidance on microneedling devices also flags blood thinners and certain skin and immune conditions. People with pacemakers or metal implants in the treatment area need a medical review first, because the device delivers RF energy. Your provider screens all of this at consultation.
Where to get Morpheus8 at BHRC
Morpheus8 is offered at six BHRC clinics, each with a free consultation. Choose your clinic:
Frequently asked questions
What is Morpheus8?
Morpheus8 is an RF microneedling treatment made by InMode. Fine needles deliver radiofrequency heat into the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen, tighten loose skin and improve texture and scarring.
How much is Morpheus8?
At BHRC the full face is $1,200 per session at every clinic that offers it. Face and neck is $1,300, and packages of three lower the cost per session.
Does Morpheus8 work?
It is one of the most effective non-surgical options for mild to moderate laxity, texture and acne scarring, especially as a series. It won’t replace a facelift for significant sagging.
How long do Morpheus8 results last?
The collagen built after a series is long-lasting, but skin keeps ageing. Most patients keep results going with a maintenance session about once a year.
How long is Morpheus8 downtime?
Most people have redness and swelling for one to three days and look presentable with makeup within a few days.
Can I work out after Morpheus8?
Most providers ask you to avoid heavy sweating and hard workouts for about a day or two while the skin closes. Follow your clinic’s aftercare.
References
- InMode. Morpheus8 fractional RF microneedling: device overview. inmodemd.com
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Microneedling devices: what they are, who should avoid them, and risks. fda.gov
Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center. This content is general education and does not create a provider-patient relationship or constitute medical advice. Candidacy, dosing, results and pricing vary by person and by clinic and are confirmed at your consultation. Prices shown are standard list prices as of October 2026 and exclude promotions. Written and reviewed by the BHRC clinical team.
