Many things get better with age: fine wine, wisdom, and even a good pair of jeans. But skin is not on the list. Your skin plays a huge role in your life – it’s an integral part of first impressions and a memorable feature – and it’s not something that can be hidden easily. But sagging skin, wrinkles and a loss of elasticity shouldn’t be the first thing someone notices about you, and the doctors at Rhett Women’s Center are changing that with a treatment called Morpheus8.

Developed by InMode, the innovative skin treatment stimulates collagen production in the deeper layers of the skin through a combination radiofrequency energy and a matrix of micro pins. That stimulated collagen is remodeled and rebuilt, enhancing the smoothness and firmness of the skin, and resulting in a more youthful appearance. The colorblind technology can be used on all skin types, including darker skin tones.

Morpheus8 can be used on many areas on the body, most commonly on the face, the periorbital region (eyelids, under-eye region and the upper cheeks), the abdomen, thighs, legs and buttocks. It can target a range of skin conditions, from sagging skin, wrinkles and fine lines to acne scars, uneven skin tones, stretch marks and enlarged pores.

The procedure is minimally invasive, and patients experience minimal downtime as well. The treated areas may exhibit a slight redness or tenderness for the first few hours, but these effects subside within hours or a few days. Makeup can be applied one or two days post-treatment.

While results become visible just a few days after treatment, significant improvements from the stimulated collagen appear about three weeks later, and can continue to improve for about three months.

As with general skin care, doctors recommend moisturizing the treated area, staying out of direct sun, and applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily. With proper maintenance, the effects of the treatment can last up to a year or more.

With results like skin tightening, reduction of fine lines and improved skin texture combined with patient-friendly benefits like minimal downtime and long-lasting results, Morpheus8 is helping patients put their best face – and body – forward. The doctors at Rhett Women’s Center can help determine the number of treatments and frequency specific to the patient to achieve their desired results.

So on the list of things that get better with age, Morpheus8 treatments are making it possible to add skin to the list, along with confidence, because your radiant, rejuvenated skin is there for not only the first impressions, but for the lasting memories.