Morpheus8 and eyelid treatment aftercare

At a glance

Visible recovery (downtime)

1 to 2 days

Redness, usually gone within 24 hours. Dots and dry skin for a few days

Preparation: No retinol, acids or self-tanner for 3 days before
Keeping your skin dry: Keep dry and do not wash for the first 24 hours
Hot showers, sauna, swimming and intense exercise: Not for the first 48 hours
Sun and sunbeds: Avoid for the first 4 weeks after the treatment
Retinol, acids and self-tanner: Use again after 1 week

Retinol, acids (such as glycolic, salicylic and lactic acid), arbutin and self-tanner are also called active ingredients. They irritate the skin. If it says "do not use", skip these products during that period. Plain, mild skincare is usually fine.

Before the treatment

Do not use products with active ingredients for 3 days before the treatment. Examples are self-tanning creams, retinol, arbutin, glycolic acid, salicylic acid and lactic acid.
Do you have active acne or an open spot in the treatment area? Let us know beforehand, so we can check whether the treatment can go ahead.

What to expect

Immediately after the treatment your skin is red and warm. The redness usually fades within 24 hours. Tiny dots from the needles, dry skin and slight swelling can remain visible for a few days.

After an eyelid treatment the swelling around the eyes may last a little longer. After 1 to 2 days your skin has usually recovered.

Recovery step by step

The first 24 hoursKeep your skin dry and do not wash the treated area. Do not use make-up.
After 24 hoursCleanse your skin gently with lukewarm water and apply a soothing cream.
After 48 hoursYou may wear make-up again, preferably mineral. Intense exercise, hot showers and saunas are allowed again.
After 1 weekYou may return to your usual skincare with active ingredients.

After the treatment

Keep your skin dry for the first 24 hours and do not wash the treated area.
For the first 48 hours, avoid intense exercise, hot showers, baths, swimming and saunas.
Do not use make-up for the first 48 hours.
Do not pick at scabs or peeling skin and do not rub the treated skin. Take extra care around the eyes.
For the first 4 weeks after the treatment, stay out of the sun as much as possible and do not use sunbeds. Use SPF 30 to 50 and reapply it every two hours. At the practice we have SPF products from Dermaceutic and Alpha-H.
Do not use products with active ingredients for the first week after the treatment (see above).

When should you contact us?

Red, warm or flaking skin is part of recovery. Contact us if you notice any of the following:

The redness has not faded after 3 days, or the swelling (also around the eyes) increases.
You see blisters, scabs that do not heal or a burning feeling that stays.
The pain increases or persists instead of fading.
The redness or swelling increases after a few days instead of decreasing.
You see pus or yellow or green crusts, or you develop a fever. These can be signs of an infection.
Blisters or open areas appear that are not described in the recovery on your page.

Frequently asked questions

What are the tiny dots on my skin?

They are the marks of the needles. They can stay visible for a few days, as can dry skin and slight swelling.

How long will my skin be red after Morpheus8?

The redness usually fades within 24 hours. After 1 to 2 days your skin has usually recovered.

Does recovery take longer after an eyelid treatment?

The swelling around the eyes may last a little longer. Do not rub around the eyes and do not pick at scabs or peeling skin.

Can I wash my face after Morpheus8?

Not for the first 24 hours. Keep your skin dry and do not wash the treated area. After that, cleanse your skin gently with lukewarm water and apply a soothing cream.

When can I wear make-up again?

After 48 hours, preferably mineral make-up.

When can I exercise, swim or use a sauna again?

After 48 hours. Until then, also avoid hot showers and baths.

When can I use retinol and acids again?

Do not use products with retinol, arbutin, glycolic acid, salicylic acid or lactic acid, or self-tanner, for 3 days before the treatment and for the first week afterwards. After that you can return to your usual skincare.

How long should I stay out of the sun?

For the first 4 weeks after the treatment. Use SPF 30 to 50, reapply it every two hours and wear a cap or hat. At the practice we have SPF products from Dermaceutic and Alpha-H. You do not need to avoid the sun before the treatment.

I have acne or an open spot. Can the treatment go ahead?

Let us know beforehand, so we can check together whether the treatment can go ahead.

When should I contact you?

If the redness has not faded after 3 days, if the swelling (also around the eyes) increases, or if you see blisters, scabs that do not heal or a burning feeling that stays. Also contact us if the pain increases, the redness or swelling increases after a few days, or if you notice pus, yellow or green crusts or a fever. You can reach us by phone, e-mail or WhatsApp.

This is general information. If your therapist has given you different advice, follow that advice.

Before and aftercare for Morpheus8