Morpheus8 in San Diego
Morpheus8 is a deep RF microneedling treatment that remodels collagen to firm the jawline, soften laxity, and refine deeper texture. Suitability depends on skin type, treatment settings, and medical history. At SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas, every plan is set by dermatologist-trained providers following the SOM Method.
How much does Morpheus8 cost in San Diego?
Morpheus8 at SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas typically costs about $1,000–$1,500 per session, confirmed in consultation, usually as a series of three. It is a deep radiofrequency microneedling treatment that delivers heat at selected depths to remodel collagen, firming the jawline, softening laxity, and refining texture and acne scars. Suitability depends on skin type, anatomy, settings, and medical history. Downtime is often two to four days but varies with treatment and healing. Planned and performed by dermatologist-trained providers following the SOM Method.
~$1,000–$1,500
3, a series
30–45 min
2–4 days
3 months
Individual review
30–45 minutes
3 months
3 sessions a series
2–4 days
Deep RF microneedling
Dermatologist-trained provider
Deep RF remodeling for firmer skin.
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered deep into the skin and underlying tissue. That deep heat remodels collagen and tightens, firming the jawline and neck, softening laxity, and refining deeper texture and scars.
Morpheus8 may be considered for early laxity and contour, with downtime often around two to four days, depending on settings and healing. Skin type, anatomy, medical history, and treatment depth affect suitability and risk. Dermatologist-trained SOM providers individualize the plan after an in-person assessment.
✓ Dermatologist-led
Dermatologist-trained providers follow the SOM Method for every Morpheus8 treatment.
✓ Deep remodeling
RF reaches deep tissue to firm and contour, beyond standard needling.
✓ The SOM Method
Dermatologist-trained providers follow the SOM Method.
✓ Individual candidacy review
Skin type, anatomy, settings, and medical history guide candidacy and treatment depth.
✓ Jawline and laxity
A favorite for early jowls, neck, and contour.
Is Morpheus8 right for you?
✓ Good Candidates
• Early jawline or neck laxity
• Loss of firmness and contour
• Deeper texture or acne scarring
• Enlarged pores and uneven skin
• Skin type and medical history reviewed in consultation
• Want firming without surgery
✗ May Not Be Right For
• Significant sagging needing surgery
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Active infection or breakout in the area
• A pacemaker or implanted device (ask first)
• Recently on isotretinoin (Accutane)
• History of keloid scarring
A consultation with a dermatologist-trained SOM provider confirms candidacy, depth, and whether Morpheus8 or another option fits.
Morpheus8 vs. other firming options.
Morpheus8 guided by dermatologist-led standards and the SOM Method.
Dermatologist-trained SOM providers plan and deliver Morpheus8 through the SOM Method, with consultation, candidacy review, individualized treatment planning, documentation, and follow-up.
How much does Morpheus8 cost in San Diego?
Per Morpheus8 session
Confirmed in consultation
10% off retail
Available after first visit
Typical series
Best firming in a series; ask about package pricing
Final pricing is confirmed in consultation. 0% APR financing through Cherry and CareCredit for qualifying patients.
Four steps. One personalized plan.
Your SOM provider reviews your skin, contour, and goals and sets the treatment depth.
Skin is cleansed and numbed topically before your Morpheus8 treatment begins.
About 30 to 45 minutes of treatment after approximately 45 minutes of numbing. Microneedles deliver RF heat at selected depths.
Two to four days of redness and swelling; firming builds over a series.
Before · During · After
How to prepare for Morpheus8
Avoid sun and self-tanner before your session. Pause retinoids a few days prior if advised. Arrive with clean skin and tell us about cold-sore history, implanted devices, or recent breakouts.
• Avoid sun and self-tanner before treatment
• Pause retinoids a few days before if advised
• Tell us about cold-sore history or implanted devices
• Clean skin, no makeup
• Plan a series for best results
What happens during Morpheus8
After about 45 minutes of numbing, treatment takes 30 to 45 minutes. A dermatologist-trained SOM provider delivers RF energy through microneedles deeper into the skin to remodel and contour. You will feel heat and pressure; the depth is set to your goals.
• ~45 min numbing, 30–45 min treatment
• Deeper RF microneedling
• Remodels and contours
• Heat and pressure
• Depth set to your goals
Morpheus8 aftercare
Expect redness, swelling, and a grid pattern for 2 to 4 days; tiny scabs can form and heal within a week. Avoid makeup for 24 to 48 hours, avoid sun, and use SPF. Tightening and contour build over 1 to 3 months; a series deepens results.
• Redness/swelling/grid 2–4 days
• Tiny scabs heal ~1 week
• No makeup 24–48h, avoid sun
• Daily SPF
• Builds 1–3 months, series best
Is Morpheus8 safe, and what should I do after?
✓ Do
• Apply sunscreen daily and reapply outdoors
• Keep skin cool and hydrated for 24 hours
• Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser the first days
• Let redness and swelling settle over 2 to 4 days
• Complete the series for best firming
• Call us right away with any unusual symptoms
✗ Don't
• Do not sun-tan or use self-tanner before or after
• Do not pick or scrub treated skin
• No saunas, hot yoga, or intense heat for 48 hours
• Avoid retinoids and exfoliants for a few days
• Do not skip telling us about implanted devices
• Do not replace medical review with online advice
Morpheus8 questions patients ask
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Morpheus8 in Encinitas / North County San Diego.
SOM Aesthetics is at 25 E E St, Encinitas, CA 92024, accessible from Del Mar, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, and Rancho Santa Fe. Call (760) 766-7546.
