Dr. Nihal Hussein

I reach for Morpheus8 when the concern is firmness rather than the surface — early laxity along the jawline, crepey texture, or scarring that sits deeper in the skin. Because the energy works at depth, the change tends to be gradual: the skin keeps building collagen for weeks after each session, so I plan treatment as a short course rather than a one-off. We set the depth conservatively for your skin and review how it responds before going further.

What I want patients to understand about biostimulators is that they are a gradual treatment, not an instant one. We are asking the skin to do the work of rebuilding collagen, so the change reveals itself over weeks, and a planned course usually gives a more even, natural result than a single larger session. At consultation I assess skin quality and the area before deciding whether a biostimulator is the right choice at all — for some concerns a different approach serves the patient better.

I tend to reach for polynucleotides when the priority is skin quality rather than volume — for patients whose skin has become dehydrated or has lost a little of its firmness, but who want a measured, regenerative approach. Because the treatment supports the skin’s own repair, it suits sensitive and mature skin well, and it sits comfortably alongside other parts of a longevity-led plan. I plan it as a short course and assess the response before recommending any maintenance.