Clinically proven to boost collagen, reduce fine lines and acne scars, with visible results after just one session.
Not all RF Microneedling devices are created equal
At CLEO Skin + Laser, we are focused on results while ensuring your safety comes first. That's why we use the Candela Matrix®, an FDA-cleared RF microneedling device, for our microneedling services.
This device combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling to stimulate your skin's natural collagen and elastin production, with real-time monitoring that keeps energy delivery precise and consistent. Because it uses radiofrequency rather than light, Matrix is safe across all Fitzpatrick skin types, and we can create a personalized treatment plan no matter your skin type or texture concerns. Combined with the skill and experience of our providers, every session is tailored to your skin and goals.
Smoother texture, fewer scars, and visibly younger-looking skin
Matrix® creates controlled micro-injuries that trigger your skin's natural repair process, smoothing rough texture and softening the appearance of acne scarring over a series of sessions.
By combining radiofrequency energy with microneedling, Matrix® stimulates fresh collagen and elastin production to soften fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin firmer and smoother.
Matrix® tightens the look of enlarged pores and evens out overall texture, with real-time monitoring that keeps energy delivery precise for consistent results session after session.
Matrix's controlled micro-injuries encourage fresh skin cell turnover, helping even out tone and texture for a smoother, more balanced complexion over time.
The Science Behind The Candela Matrix®
Every client starts with a thorough consultation, so your provider can understand your skin and goals before your first treatment begins.
We apply a topical numbing agent before treatment, so you stay comfortable while we customize depth and energy to your skin's needs, session after session. Matrix's real-time impedance monitoring adjusts as it goes, keeping treatment precise and consistent.
Matrix® delivers radiofrequency energy through ultra-fine, insulated microneedles, creating controlled thermal zones beneath the skin's surface with precise depth control for consistent, targeted treatment.
Your skin's natural repair response kicks in to heal these microinjuries, boosting collagen and elastin production at each site.
Over the following weeks after your session, your skin continues rebuilding collagen, gradually revealing smoother, more even-toned skin.
| Candela Matrix® | Other Devices | |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Clearance | FDA-cleared, CE-marked, and TGA-cleared RF microneedling system | Most devices on the market are not FDA-cleared |
| Technology | Combines RF microneedling, fractional resurfacing, and infrared collagen stimulation in one system | Typically limited to a single technology or modality |
| Real-Time Monitoring | Impedance monitoring adjusts energy delivery in real time for consistent, predictable results | Energy delivery is often fixed, without live feedback during treatment |
| Skin Type Safety | Uses radiofrequency rather than light, making it safe across all Fitzpatrick skin types | Light-based devices can carry more risk of pigmentation issues in darker skin tones |
| Customization | Adjustable needle depth reaches up to three skin depths in a single pass | Depth control is often more limited or less precise |
| Downtime | Minimal — most clients see redness resolve within 24 hours | Recovery varies more widely depending on device quality |
| Proven Results | Backed by clinical data for wrinkles, acne scars, striae, facial laxity, and volume loss | Claims often aren't backed by the same level of clinical evidence |
The technology is only part of the equation. The other part is the person behind it. A great laser in untrained hands can still miss the mark, while an experienced provider knows how to adjust for your hair, your skin, and your goals.
All of our providers are extremely experienced and trained to ensure your safety and that we are providing you with the best results possible.
