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Microneedling RF is on the rise, and combining “microneedling” with “RF” is becoming a new favorite in aesthetic medicine. Candela Matrix from the United States recently launched with Taiwan as its first market in the Asia-Pacific region, and chose actress Sonia Sui as its brand ambassador. So what exactly is the principle behind Candela Matrix? What are its advantages? How does it differ from traditional RF? Here is everything you need to know in one place.
What Is Candela Matrix?
The Candela Matrix skin resurfacing and wrinkle reduction system, commonly known as Matrix RF, combines two technologies, “microneedling” and “RF”, using ultra-fine microneedles and precise energy delivery to achieve wrinkle reduction, skin resurfacing, and firming effects. Matrix delivers multi-level improvement, with three benefits from one device, and offers a microneedle matrix with three handpieces, three treatment modules, and three depth levels, so one device delivers multiple benefits.
Two Major Advantages of Candela Matrix
Three Handpieces for Multiple Skin Concerns
- Matrix Pro microneedle handpiece: a minimally invasive treatment that uses the finest microneedles on the market: ultra-fine matrix microneedles about 0.16 mm in diameter. They deliver bipolar and RF energy to the skin to stimulate collagen production. The probe inserts 49 microneedles into the dermis, arranged in a 7x7 square matrix with a scan area of 1 square centimeter. The Matrix handpiece can adjust depth and energy in 3 stages within a single needle insertion, using insulated needles to heat the epidermis, dermis, and deep dermis in a focused way. The ultra-fine needles also improve treatment comfort and shorten post-treatment recovery.
- Sublime anti-wrinkle handpiece: a non-invasive treatment that combines far-infrared light with bipolar RF energy to stimulate collagen production, acting on the epidermis and dermis to improve wrinkles.
- Sublative resurfacing handpiece: uses a 64-point (or 44-point) fractional probe, combining RF and fractional concepts. Needle-free bipolar RF energy is delivered to the dermis, creating a heating effect over a larger area that heats the collagen in the skin and repairs the skin surface, achieving skin resurfacing effects.
Real-Time Impedance Detection System
Candela Matrix has an FDA-certified real-time impedance detection system that can monitor tissue impedance in 3 modes, helping keep energy output stable and precise, so that results are consistent. During treatment, the doctor can also adjust the energy according to the readings, making sure the impedance stays within the average range to achieve the expected result.
Who Is Candela Matrix For?
Those who want skin resurfacing
Wrinkle improvement
Skin quality improvement
Skin lifting
Enlarged pores
Neck lines
Acne scars
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Candela Matrix vs. Thermage FLX vs. Morpheus8 Microneedling RF vs. Oligio
| Candela Matrix | Thermage FLX | Morpheus8 microneedling RF | Oligio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Country | United States | United States | Israel | South Korea |
| Electrode type | Bipolar RF | Monopolar RF | Bipolar RF | Monopolar RF |
| Treatment depth | 0.8-3.5mm | 1mm/4.3mm | 0.5-7mm | 1mm/4.3mm |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive | Non-invasive | Minimally invasive | Non-invasive |
| Treatment time | 20-30 minutes | 45-60 minutes | 20-30 minutes per area | 30-40 minutes |
| Duration of results | About 6-12 months | About 12-18 months | About 6-12 months | About 12-18 months |
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Candela Matrix Precautions
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After treatment
FAQ
How many Candela Matrix sessions are recommended, and how far apart should they be?
Your doctor will assess the number of sessions needed based on your skin concerns, and treatment is usually divided into 2 to 3 sessions, each 6 to 8 weeks apart.
How soon can I see results from Candela Matrix?
The Candela Matrix microneedle handpiece acts precisely on the treatment area, and most people see results after a single treatment. Results vary with each person’s skin concerns, their severity, and the number of treatments, so the actual outcome depends on the doctor’s assessment.
Is there downtime after the treatment? Will it affect my daily life?
The Candela Matrix microneedle handpiece is only 0.16 mm, which can lower the chance of thermal skin damage and reduce pain, so recovery is short and easy to manage. For most people, redness fades in about 1 to 3 days; for a few, because of stronger energy settings or individual skin conditions, redness gradually fades over about 5 to 7 days.
Does Candela Matrix hurt?
The Matrix Pro handpiece uses extremely fine 34-gauge needles and an exclusive patented microneedle drive technology (Needle Delivery Mechanism), which feels gentler on the skin and can reduce pain and improve comfort.
This article is for general information only. Results vary from person to person; please consult a doctor in person before deciding on any treatment.


