Let’s be real — by this point in my life, I assumed the only repeat needles hammering away into my skin would be for another new tattoo. I sure as f**k never thought I’d be writing about microneedling. I figured that was a “spa day” thing women did while sipping cucumber water and gossiping about ‘dudes’.
But after a few years of seeing my now 53-year-old skin take hits from sun, stress, and too many late nights (back when I was ‘fun’ and stayed up past 8pm), I finally decided: screw it, let’s see what this Morpheus8 thing is all about.
What Even Is Morpheus8?
Think of Morpheus8 like microneedling on steroids —It’s not just poking your face with tiny needles (though, yeah, that happens). It also shoots radiofrequency energy deep under your skin to kickstart collagen and tighten things up.
Translation: fewer wrinkles, tighter jawline, smoother skin — and you don’t have to go under the knife. And full transparency, I obsess about the sagging skin under my chin. That ‘waddle’ was one more reason I always rocked a big fat full beard.
The Setup
I walked into the BEYOUth Med Spa in West Cauldwell, NJ with no idea what to expect. Thankfully, a gal named Bella greeted me and made me feel super relaxed and almost eager for the thousands of needles awaiting me and my face.
They started by numbing my face for a good 45 minutes using a cream that made me feel like I’d just left the dentist. Then my technician, Ana, came in to start my treatment. I have to say, the detail and patience Ana and the entire team showed towards me was exceptional and made me feel more like I was about to be pampered versus tortured.
I won’t lie — the procedure it’s not totally pain-free, especially for me around the inner eye socket and upper lip. It feels like hot little zaps mixed with tiny pricks. On a 1–10 scale, I’d say at its pain peak, it was a 4-5 level. But keep in mind, I am a 250-pound dude with a few hundred hours of tattoo needling from my head to my toes (literally) so most people would likely find the pain level higher.
Post-Treatment: The “What the Hell Happened to My Face” Reaction
Right after Ana was finished, I looked like I’d lost a bar fight…against a swarm of pissed off jellyfish — as my entire face was red, puffy, and a little swollen. Thankfully just as Ana had assured me, it’s normal. By day two, my skin looked more like a mild sunburn with slight flaking.
They told me not to workout, shave, or swim for a couple of days. I also slathered on SPF and rocked a hat like it was my mission in life to stay out of the sun for the next several days.
The Results
After about 1 week, things started changing. My skin felt a bit smoother. Pores? Smaller. My jawline even looked a little sharper. I even caught myself doing a double-take in the mirror.
By week two, people were saying, “Did you sleep more?” or “You look different — in a good way.”
Ok…Ok…so maybe this Morpheus8 thing isn’t just a “chick beauty” treatment — but more like legit face maintenance. Just like hitting the gym or trimming your beard. At least that’s what I told myself.
Would I Do It Again?
Truthfully? Maybe. I really don’t know. First, it ain’t cheap, even with BEYOUth Med Spas pricing, which I found to be extremely good compared to other options in the area. Also, it’s not the most relaxing experience of your life— but if you’re starting to notice fine lines, sagging, or skin that’s just not as youthful as it used to be, it’s a good option in my opinion.
Final Thoughts
Dudes, it’s 2025. Skincare isn’t “girly” anymore — it’s part of aging well. Morpheus8 can be intense, but it does seem to be doing something impactful, instead of just smelling like eucalyptus.
If you’re curious, try it once. Don’t be surprised if you get the “Bro, what happened to your skin?” comments after.