Clinical Study Shows Matrix RF Safe For Darker Skin Types

Practitioners are now able to provide safe and effective fractional skin resurfacing treatments to darker skinned patients with the Matrix RF, according to clinical studies performed by Tess Mauricio, M.D., and John Shieh, M.D.

Dr. Tess Mauricio, M.D. (left), Founder of Scripps Ranch Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in San Diego, CA, reports that Matrix RF is both safe and effective for patients with darker skin types such as Asian, Hispanic, East Indian and African-Americans. Her patients are both female and male, and range in age from late twenties to late fifties.  They're being treated for wrinkles, pore size and pigmentation. 

Dr. Mauricio says that patients are very excited with results after only two treatment sessions--and patients' co-workers and family members also mention how much better they look.  Her study reports an increase in new collagen formation, skin tightening and overall rejuvenation.

John Shieh, M.D. (right), Family Practitioner, RejuvaMed/RejuvaYou Medical Group in Los Angeles, CA, says "patients with darker skin types would traditionally be turned away because of the risks associated with lasers."  But with Matrix RF's tunable and controllable settings, Dr. Shieh has treated textural conditions, fine lines, wrinkles, and even acne scarring.

Dr. Mauricio confirmed that the Matrix RF is different.  She said, "The Matrix RF is a non-laser, non-light based fractional device. Its energy source is radiofrequency, which effectively delivers a safe amount of heat energy directly to the treatment site."

In addition, Dr. Mauricio found that, while other fractional devices require multiple passes over the skin, "the Matrix RF is a single pass technique--a full face scan can be completed in approximately 15 - 20 minutes."

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Source: The Aesthetic Guide, March/April 2009. The full article can be found here.