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Treated by Melissa Kolowitz, PA-C
Skin · RF Microneedling

Morpheus8. In Pittsburgh.

Radiofrequency microneedling for collagen remodeling, planned with Melissa Kolowitz, PA-C.

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The Promise

Firmer skin.
Refined, not redone.

Morpheus8 remodels collagen at the layer where skin gets its architecture back, without surgery and without the recovery surgery requires.

The Science

Where the energy goes.

Three variants. One platform. The difference is depth, chosen for your tissue, your goal, and the margin you can afford for recovery.

Morpheus8 Burst

RF energy delivered at the mid-dermis. The layer where collagen remodels and skin gets its architecture back. Used for face, neck, and smaller body zones.

Best for tightening, smoothing fine lines, and firming the jawline without surgery. A typical course is two to three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart.

Depth · 3mm    Target · collagen matrix    Recovery · 24–48 hours

Morpheus8 Resurfacing

Fractional RF delivered shallower, in the upper dermis where skin texture, tone, and clarity live. Targets acne scars, stretch marks, pigmentation, and rough surface texture.

More surface-focused than Burst. Two to three sessions recommended. Combines well with Burst for comprehensive renewal.

Depth · 1.5mm    Target · texture & pigment    Recovery · 24–48 hours

Morpheus8 Burst Deep

The deepest setting. RF delivered into subcutaneous fat, combining fat reduction with skin tightening. Reserved for larger body areas where stubborn fat meets loose skin.

Abdomen, flanks, arms, thighs. One to two sessions typically sufficient. Longer comfort prep than face treatments.

Depth · 4mm    Target · fat + skin    Recovery · 48–72 hours
Melissa Kolowitz, PA-C in the Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness™ treatment studio
A note from Melissa

Morpheus8 is a clinical decision. Not a setting on a machine.

Everyone’s skin is different. The right depth, the right pass count, the right cadence depends on yours.

So we’ll look at your skin, talk through what you actually want, and build a plan that errs on restraint.

If Morpheus8 isn’t the right tool, I’ll say so.

Melissa Kolowitz PA-C · Provider & Owner, Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness™
The Day

What it actually feels like.

8:45 am

You arrive.

Welcomed to a comfortable, quiet space.

9:00 am

Day-of consultation.

Fifteen minutes, just us. We review the plan and confirm what we’re treating today.

9:30 am

Numbing cream.

Warm and quiet. About an hour while it takes effect. The lights stay low.

10:30 am

Treatment.

About forty minutes. You hear the device. A gentle click and release. Mild warmth. Not pain.

11:30 am

You leave.

Pink, not bruised. Most patients return to non-strenuous activity the same day.

Week 4

Results are typically visible.

Jawline appears sharper. Skin has a more refreshed quality. Many patients begin to notice.

Week 12

Skin remodeling continues.

Collagen continues rebuilding. Improvements often build for months after the last session.

Cadence

Three sessions. Ongoing benefits.

Consult
Week 0
1
Session 1
Week 0
2
Session 2
Week 6
3
Session 3
Week 12
Reveal
Week 24
Maintenance
As needed

Collagen remodels slowly. Results can continue improving long after the last session.

Candidacy

Who this is for.

You’re probably a great candidate if:

You’ve started to notice texture you don’t love. Fine lines around the eyes. Acne scars that makeup can’t quite hide. You want to fix it without surgery and without telling the internet. Your life is full and you can commit to three visits spread across a few months.

Let’s talk first if:

You’re pregnant or breastfeeding (we’ll wait). You have a pacemaker or implanted device (we’ll pick another tool). You want to look dramatically different. We’re restorative, not transformative.

“If this isn’t the right tool, we’ll say so.”

What patients say

In their words.

Let me start by saying Melissa is the kindest, most welcoming professional. I got my first microneedling session at Aetheria. Melissa educated me and guided me through every step of my service.
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Melissa did a wonderful job listening to my goals and helping me determine what services were right for me. She could have easily convinced me to do more, but she was honest and only suggested what I truly needed.
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Had a wonderful consultation with the owner, Melissa. She took her time and walked me through all her services and answered my questions without trying to oversell me.
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Questions we actually get

Straight answers.

What patients want to know before booking.

Will it hurt?

Not really. Topical numbing cream is applied about an hour before treatment, and most patients report warm pressure, not pain. We stop and adjust if it’s ever too much.

Will I look puffy or “done”?

No. Morpheus8 doesn’t add volume. It remodels your own collagen. You’ll look slightly pink for 24 to 48 hours. A week later, you’ll look rested. Three months later, your friends will ask what you’ve been doing.

Can I adjust the plan after starting?

Yes. Morpheus8 is delivered as a series, not a single session. Between visits, we look at how your skin is healing and what you’d like more or less of. The next session is planned with that feedback.

How fast will someone notice?

People start to notice around week 4. Close friends around week 6. Coworkers who see you daily? Honestly, a lot of them never place it. That’s the point.

When you’re ready.

We’re here.

Consults are 45 minutes. No obligation. No upsell. Private consults with Melissa. Typically booking 2 to 3 weeks out.