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New! Morpheus8 RF Microneedling Rosacea Treatment
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that causes visible veins, redness, flushing and, in some cases, ugly pus-filled pimples. Rosacea is an extremely common condition affecting approximately 5% of the adult population. It is most common among middle aged white women – with the highest prevalence occurring in Europe and North America.
But, in spite of rosacea’s prevalence, it is not well-understood by modern medicine. There is no effective laboratory-test to identify rosacea. And medical science does still not completely understand what causes it. So, both the diagnosis and treatment of rosacea can be quite random and very subjective.
Fortunately, while there is no known cure for rosacea, the redness and many other symptoms can be effectively treated using revolutionary new Morpheus8 Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling.
At SpaMedica in Grand Rapids, MI we have helped many patients reduce or eliminate the redness, visible veins and blood vessels, swollen bumps, and pimples of rosacea with Morpheus8 Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling.
How Morpheus8 RF Microneedling Treats Rosacea
Morpheus8 is a state-of-the-art medical device that combines microneedling with radiofrequency to stimulate the body’s own repair mechanisms on a deep cellular level. Microneedling uses an array of very fine needles to pass through the epidermis (top layer of skin) and penetrate the lower dermal layers of the skin. This creates a “micro-injury” to the body which stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms.
As the Morpheus8 needles penetrate the skin they also emit gentle but powerful radiofrequency heat. This thermal energy also activates the body’s healing responses.
Good Candidate for Morpheus8 Microneedling Rosacea Treatment
As with every medical condition, rosacea effects every patient differently. While some rosacea patients have redness and visible veins, others experience flushing or pus-filled pimples. This is because there are many subtypes of rosacea – classified under a complex phenotype classification system. So, every patient’s rosacea treatment protocol needs to be approached individually.
Morpheus8 can be used to treat rosacea with exceptional results for the right candidate when performed by a skilled and trained professional. One of the best features of Morpheus8 is that the depth of the treatment can be controlled – so it can be performed at a less invasive depth during the initial treatment. The patient’s skin reaction and healing response can be monitored and assessed, and the treatment can then be increased or adjusted as indicated.
Clinical Studies on Morpheus8 Microneedling Rosacea Treatment
A clinical study on the effectiveness of fractional microneedling on rosacea was conducted by the Seoul National University Hospital Research Fund and National Research Foundation of Korea. They reported that fractional microneedling radiofrequency therapy like Morpheus 8 resulted in significant improvements in the appearance and inflammation of rosacea, in a study of patients with mild to moderate rosacea.
In this study, 21 patients (20 females, 1 male) with rosacea were treated with two RF microneedling sessions 4 weeks apart on one side of their face. Patients were then assessed at 4, 8, and 12 weeks after their second RF microneedling session.
Researchers in that study saw clinical improvements in 81% of the patients on the treated side of their face. Photometric measurements of redness showed significant reductions in rosacea on the treated side, compared with no reduction on the untreated side. Patients in the study also reported less itching, heat, burning, or pricking on the treated side.
Additionally, no serious adverse effects were reported during the RF microneedling treatments in the study – indicating that Morheus8 is very safe for rosacea reduction.
Benefits of Morpheus8 RF Microneedling for Rosacea
Unlike laser treatments for rosacea, Morpheus8 RF Microneedling is safe for darker skin tones. This is because it repairs the skin from within, rather than relying on lasers that are attracted to dark pigment.
Morpheus8 RF Microneedling has also been used to treat active acne breakouts – so it can also be a safe and effective rosacea treatment that can be administered to patients suffering from rosacea pustules and pus-filled pimples.
Morpheus8 RF Microneedling Rosacea Treatment | Grand Rapids
Morpheus8 RF Microneedling can offer an effective solution for some individuals suffering from the frustration of Rosacea – even patients with darker skin tones and/or active breakouts.
We also offer state-of-the-art IPL Photofacial for rosacea treatment at our Grand Rapids medical spa. Your appointment will start with a skin examination and analysis to determine the best rosacea treatment for your unique skin type and individual condition.
Schedule an appointment today to discuss your rosacea treatment options at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids – and take the first step to getting smooth, clear, beautiful skin.
Rosacea Consultation & Treatment | Grand Rapids: (616) 888-3890
SpaMedica GR – Grand Rapids Med Spa
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Achieving your cosmetic goals and giving you the best possible results is our passion at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids, MI. We offer a variety of aesthetic treatment options to help you to achieve your cosmetic goals. At SpaMedica GR it’s All About You! We are here to help you make your skin look healthy and beautiful. Call us today to book an appointment for Laser Hair Removal, Injectables, Microdermabrasion with Dermalinfusion, Skin Resurfacing & Tightening, Photofacials, Microneedling, Fat Loss, or any other treatment we offer in our Grand Rapids Med Spa. We are here to help with your aesthetic concerns and will be happy to work with you to give you a natural, youthful look with skin that you will feel great about.
SpaMedica GR
Grand Rapids Med Spa
APPOINTMENT REQUEST
Achieving your cosmetic goals and giving you the best possible results is our passion at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids, MI. We offer a variety of aesthetic treatment options to help you to achieve your cosmetic goals. At SpaMedica GR it’s All About You! We are here to help you make your skin look healthy and beautiful. Call us today to book an appointment for Laser Hair Removal, Injectables, Microdermabrasion with Dermalinfusion, Skin Resurfacing & Tightening, Photofacials, Microneedling, Fat Loss, or any other treatment we offer in our Grand Rapids Med Spa. We are here to help with your aesthetic concerns and will be happy to work with you to give you a natural, youthful look with skin that you will feel great about.