Aftercare guide
Morpheus8 Burst aftercare
Worried about anything after your treatment? Call or message the clinic on 07958 129660. If it is urgent and you cannot reach us, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.
What to do
- Use an antiseptic product, such as Clinisept, straight after treatment and for up to 1 to 3 days, or until the needle marks have closed
- You can cool the skin to ease discomfort or heat, using a clean cooling method
- Use only lukewarm water and clean hands to wash your face on the first night
- Avoid make-up for 1 to 3 days, until the needle marks close. Only recommended make-up should be used until then, with new or clean applicators
- Avoid touching the treated area, and wash your hands first if you need to
- Avoid extra heat for 24 to 48 hours
- Once the marks have closed (1 to 3 days) you can go back to your usual gentle products, but avoid exfoliating or retinol products for 1 week
- Use a moisturiser with SPF 30 or higher every day once the marks have closed, for at least 4 weeks and ideally for good
- Avoid significant sun exposure and sunbeds for about 2 to 4 weeks
- Moisturise if the skin feels itchy while it heals, and do not pick any scabs
- Downtime is usually 1 or 2 days to a week, depending on the settings, your skin type and how your skin responds. Some people take longer
- If you have any concerns after treatment, contact your practitioner straight away
What is normal
- Redness for 1 to 3 days
- Some local swelling for up to a week
- Tiny needle marks or scabs, which usually last a few days
- Possible bruising
- A breakout, or dry or itchy skin
- A slightly bumpy look to the skin for a few days, sometimes up to a few weeks
When to call
Morpheus8 Burst is a medical aesthetic treatment and, although controlled and minimally invasive, it is not without risk. Potential side effects include prolonged redness or swelling, bruising, infection, changes in pigmentation, burns, scarring and textural changes. There is a risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, particularly in darker skin types or where the skin has recently been exposed to the sun, which is why settings are chosen for your skin type and careful aftercare matters. Your practitioner will talk you through the benefits, limitations and risks before treatment.
The clinic number is 07958 129660. If you are worried, call or message rather than wait. If you cannot reach us and it is urgent, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.