What kinds of Skin Rejuvenation and Skin Resurfacing Treatments are Available?
Today there are four kinds of skin resurfacing and skin rejuvenating laser and light-based technologies.
• Traditional skin resurfacing ablates (removes) the complete surface of the skin.
• Non-ablative skin rejuvenation heats wide areas, but does not ablate the surface skin.
• Fractional skin rejuvenation does not ablate the skin but heats narrow and deep.
• Fractional skin resurfacing is the newest technology that uses a combination of ablation and heating in matrix dots across the skin with various levels of penetration.
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What is Fractional Skin Resurfacing?
Traditional ablative resurfacing heats and removes the complete surface of the skin resulting in a longer recovery period. Fractional technology reaches deeper into the skin, but covers the skin area in patterns of dots instead of a broader area. The RF energy induces a skin injury which is maximized in the region of the matrix spots with an accelerated healing process supported by the non-affected tissue surrounding the matrix spots. This way, the treatment can produce much more effective color and texture improvement -- with significantly less recovery time than traditional C02 full ablative laser resurfacing.
Though CO2 ablative (full skin removal) laser resurfacing has been the gold standard for non-surgical facial skin rejuvenation for more than ten years, it has limitations that include a prolonged recovery period (weeks), hypo-pigmentation (unwanted lightening of skin color), and the potential for infection that can lead to scarring.
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What does Fractional Resufacing Treat?
• Wrinkles • Acne scar revision • Superficial skin lesions
• Scar revision • Textural irregularities • Pigmentation • Skin laxity
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Why Matrix RF™?
Matrix RF is a new technology that has a significantly shorter recovery period and less risk of complications. The Matrix RF fractional treatment is customizable to your skin type and has varying intensities ranging from:
• Mild ablation & skin resurfacing with a shallow impact
• Moderate ablation & skin resurfacing with a mid-level impact
• Intense ablation & skin resurfacing with the deepest impact
Matrix RF is the world's first radio-frequency only non-laser and non-light-based aesthetic procedure that is FDA-cleared to treat a range of skin conditions and skin types safely. The Matrix RF fractional resurfacing technology now allows your clinician to treat more skin problems with the same system.
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How does Matrix RF™ work?
Radio Frequency energy is precisely directed to tiny matrix spots. The RF energy induces a skin injury which is maximized in the region of the matrix spots with an accelerated healing process supported by the tissue surrounding the matrix spots.
Post treatment, you may notice increased levels of beneficial collagen and new healthy skin cells are produced. Mild to moderate wrinkles and superficial skin discolorations are reduced, and the texture of your skin becomes smoother and more elastic.
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Is fractional skin resurfacing right for me?
Treatment is a safe and effective solution for most skin types and a variety of skin concerns. Call 805-687-0212 for a complimentary consultation to see if you are a good candidate.
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When can I expect to see results?
Typical treatment protocol is 3 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart. The total number of required treatment sessions depends on your skin’s condition.
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Does it hurt?
Though there is some discomfort, it can be effectively managed with topical anesthetic, cooling, and/or mild oral medication. The level of discomfort is also significantly less than other fractional technologies.
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How much does it cost?
Treatment costs vary depending on areas treated, but start as low as $600 per treatment. Call 805-687-0212 and schedule a complimentary consultation for more info.
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Before and After Pictures
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Videos
Matrix RF (referred to as eMatrix in the video) was recently featured on the hit show "The Doctors" as a "Must Know" Medical Advance!
The segment focused on the great results achieved in treatment of acne scarring in darker skin clients, though Matrix RF is also a highly effective treatment for wrinkles (especially around the eyes and mouth) and general tone and texture for ALL skin types.
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