RF Microneedling (Morpheus8)

Funk Facial Plastic Surgery offers Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling, a minimally invasive treatment combining microneedle penetration with RF energy delivery deep into the dermis and subdermal tissue. Morpheus8 may support skin tightening, texture improvement, and reduction of fine lines by targeting collagen and adipose tissue remodelling. It is suited to the face, neck, and body, and can be combined with PRP for enhanced outcomes. The procedure involves minimal downtime relative to surgical alternatives.

Morpheus8 RF microneedling at Funk Facial Plastic Surgery combines two mechanisms of action: microneedle penetration that creates controlled microchannels in the dermis, and simultaneous delivery of radiofrequency energy through those needles into the deeper dermis and subdermal adipose tissue. The RF energy heats tissue at precisely controlled depths, which is associated with collagen remodelling and subdermal tissue contraction — the biological processes that may produce gradual skin tightening and texture improvement over the weeks and months following treatment. Morpheus8's ability to target subdermal fat alongside dermal collagen distinguishes it from surface-only resurfacing devices, making it particularly suited to areas with early skin laxity. Common treatment areas at Funk Facial include the face (forehead, cheeks, perioral area, jowl region), neck, and décolletage. The procedure is performed under topical anaesthesia to maintain patient comfort, with typical post-treatment downtime of 1–3 days of redness and mild swelling. Morpheus8 is frequently combined with PRP at Funk Facial: the microchannels created during the microneedling phase enhance penetration of platelet-derived growth factors, potentially amplifying the regenerative signal. The treatment can be used as a standalone non-surgical option for patients not yet ready for surgical lifting, or as a complement to surgical procedures to maintain and extend outcomes. A series of two to three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart is typically recommended for initial results, with annual maintenance thereafter. Results are gradual, with continued improvement commonly observed for three to six months following the final session. Within a plastic surgery practice, Morpheus8 is particularly valued for its utility in the perioperative context — addressing skin quality before surgery or sustaining surgical results over time — and for patients who prefer a non-surgical approach to early facial laxity.