This one beauty treatment had strangers thinking I was under 25 – here’s what it was…
There are certain moments in life that make you do a double take. Like being ID’d outside a festival gate and in the supermarket buying booze – twice – on your 36th birthday. Yes, really.
I was en route to TRNSMT, sleep deprived but buzzing, five weeks postpartum, when I got asked for ID in a supermarket and again at the festival’s under-25 fast-track entrance.
“You’re joking,” I said, grinning from ear to ear and digging around my bag for proof of age, while trying purchase a can of Jack Daniels and Coke Zero ahead of the event. But no. Apparently I passed as a twenty-something. And while I’d love to put it all down to great genes or sleep (lol), I think there’s something else at play: a celeb-loved treatment named Morpheus8.
Rumoured to be a favourite of the likes of youth-defying Amanda Holden and Kim Kardashian, it was a treatment that had been on my radar for a while. So, in a bid to give my jawline a little post-baby snap-back and help me feel a bit more like me again, I booked in with Natalie O’Brien Aesthetics in Glasgow. She’s known locally for her warm, no-nonsense approach and precise results. And honestly? I was in safe, expert hands from the get-go.
I opted for Morpheus8 on the face, focusing mainly on the jawline – that elusive area where softening happens fastest (especially after pregnancy). Natalie used a light heat setting, avoiding the fat-melting depths, because let’s be honest – I wanted definition, not a disappearing act.
Was it painless? No. Let’s not sugar-coat it. But was it bearable and over quickly? Absolutely. Natalie talked me through every step, used numbing cream, and was quick yet meticulous, making sure I was comfortable throughout. The sensation is a mix of heat and tiny pin-pricks, thanks to the microneedling combined with radiofrequency – basically working under the skin to boost collagen, tighten and firm.
Morpheus8 isn’t primarily designed to melt fat, although it can affect fat cells to some extent – especially in areas where skin tightening is also a goal. It’s best described as a skin rejuvenation and contouring treatment, rather than a fat-reduction procedure. The radiofrequency (RF) energy it delivers heats the skin and underlying tissues, which may lead to some fat reduction, but this is considered a secondary benefit rather than the main purpose of the treatment
Now, the magic of Morpheus8 doesn’t happen overnight – full results take a few weeks to develop as your skin regenerates – but even after just one session, I genuinely noticed a difference. My jawline felt tighter, the post-baby puffiness less swollen, and there was this subtle but brilliant lift and glow. I looked less tired, more polished, and dare I say… a bit like the “old me” again – pre-nappies, night feeds and hormonal skin.
What I didn’t expect was the confidence boost. It wasn’t just about looking good – it was about feeling like I had some control back over my appearance during a time when so much else is chaotic and baby-focused.
Morpheus8 isn’t cheap – prices start around £350 per session with Natalie – but it’s a solid investment if you’re after real, visible results without the downtime of more invasive procedures. Think smoother, firmer, snatched.
Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. And with ID checks still coming thick and fast, I might just start carrying my birth certificate.
Verdict: Worth it for a confidence-boosting, jawline-snatching glow-up – especially for new mums needing a little lift (emotionally and physically).
