Matrix Pro® in Lafayette, LA
Changes in skin quality do not always happen at the same depth. Fine lines, rough texture, acne scars, and loss of firmness can involve different layers of the skin, which is why treating every concern with the same type of energy does not always make sense. Matrix Pro® in Lafayette, LA gives Elle Medical & Aesthetics multiple radiofrequency-based treatment options that can be selected according to the patient’s skin, goals, and desired level of treatment.
The Matrix platform includes three distinct treatment approaches at Elle: RF Microneedling, Sublime™ Skin Tightening, and Sublative™ RF Skin Resurfacing. Each works differently, allowing Crystal Fontenot, ANP-BC, to customize treatment for concerns ranging from skin laxity and fine lines to acne scars and uneven texture rather than relying on one protocol for every patient.
What Is Matrix Pro®?
Matrix Pro® is part of Candela’s advanced radiofrequency technology used for skin remodeling and rejuvenation. Rather than representing one single treatment, the Matrix platform gives Elle access to different RF modalities that can address concerns at different depths and with different approaches.
Depending on the treatment selected, radiofrequency energy may be delivered through microneedles, combined with infrared light, or delivered fractionally through a needle-free applicator. This gives Crystal more flexibility when building treatment plans for firmness, texture, fine lines, acne scarring, and overall skin quality.
Patients do not need to determine which Matrix treatment they need before scheduling. The purpose of the consultation is to evaluate the skin first and then determine which technology best matches the concern.
How Does Matrix Pro® Work?
Matrix treatments use radiofrequency energy to create controlled heating within targeted layers of the skin. This controlled energy encourages a repair and remodeling response that supports new collagen formation and gradual improvements in skin quality.
What makes the platform especially versatile is that the energy does not have to be delivered in the same way for every patient. RF Microneedling uses insulated microneedles to deliver energy directly into the dermis, Sublime™ combines infrared light with bipolar radiofrequency, and Sublative™ delivers fractionated bipolar RF through a needle-free electrode array.
That means a patient concerned primarily with laxity may have a different treatment plan from someone whose main concern is acne scarring or rough texture, even though both are being treated within the Matrix family of technologies.
What Treatments Are Available With Matrix Pro®?
Elle Medical & Aesthetics uses the Matrix platform in three distinct ways. Each modality has a different role within the overall treatment plan.
Matrix Pro® RF Microneedling
RF Microneedling combines ultra-thin insulated microneedles with radiofrequency energy. The needles create controlled channels while RF energy is delivered from the needle tips directly into the dermis, where collagen and elastin are located.
Crystal can adjust needle depth and energy according to the treatment area rather than applying one setting across the entire face. This makes RF Microneedling particularly useful when the goal is to address concerns such as loss of firmness, fine lines, uneven texture, and changes in skin quality along areas such as the jawline, mouth, and neck.
Sublime™ Skin Tightening
Sublime™ provides a needle-free option for patients primarily concerned with mild skin laxity, firmness, and overall smoothness. The treatment combines infrared light with bipolar radiofrequency to gently heat deeper layers of the skin while built-in contact cooling helps maintain comfort at the surface.
Because nothing is ablated and no needles are used, Sublime™ is designed for patients who want to support firmer, smoother-looking skin with minimal interruption to their schedule. It can also be incorporated between deeper Matrix treatments when appropriate.
Sublative™ RF Skin Resurfacing
Sublative™ takes another approach to radiofrequency treatment. Rather than using microneedles, an array of multi-electrode pins delivers fractionated bipolar RF into the upper dermis in a grid pattern.
This creates microscopic treatment zones while leaving surrounding areas of skin untreated to support healing. At Elle, Sublative™ is particularly relevant for textural concerns such as acne scarring, enlarged-looking pores, rough or uneven texture, and fine lines.
What Can Matrix Pro® Treat?
Because Matrix Pro® includes multiple treatment modalities, it can be used to address several components of skin aging and textural change. The appropriate modality depends on the concern, treatment depth needed, skin characteristics, and desired recovery.
Depending on candidacy and the treatment selected, Matrix Pro® may help improve the appearance of:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Mild skin laxity
- Loss of firmness
- Uneven skin texture
- Acne scars
- Enlarged-looking pores
- Rough skin texture
- Changes in jawline definition related to skin quality
- Crepey-looking skin
- Changes in skin quality after weight loss
- Overall loss of smoothness and resilience
If pigmentation, redness, or sun-related discoloration is a more prominent concern, Crystal may instead incorporate Nordlys® or IPL Photofacial treatment into the plan.
Matrix Pro® for Skin Firmness and Fine Lines
Collagen and elastin provide structural support within the skin, but their quality and production can change with age and other factors. These changes may become visible as fine lines, softer facial contours, crepey texture, or skin that does not feel as firm as it once did.
Matrix Pro® treatments allow Crystal to approach these concerns at different depths. RF Microneedling can deliver radiofrequency energy directly into the dermis through insulated microneedles, while Sublime™ offers a needle-free approach using infrared light and bipolar RF.
The appropriate option depends on the amount of correction desired, the areas being treated, and how much visible recovery fits comfortably into the patient’s schedule.
Matrix Pro® for Acne Scars and Uneven Texture
Acne scars and textural irregularities can involve structural changes below the skin’s surface, which means superficial treatments alone may not always address the full concern. Matrix technology provides multiple ways to encourage dermal remodeling based on the type and depth of the textural change.
Sublative™ RF Skin Resurfacing delivers fractionated bipolar RF into the upper dermis without microneedles, while RF Microneedling delivers energy through insulated needles at controlled depths. Crystal evaluates the type of scarring and texture present before determining which approach is appropriate.
Elle also offers Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing with Nordlys® for selected acne scars and textural concerns. Having both laser and RF-based resurfacing options allows the treatment plan to be based on the patient’s skin rather than automatically using the same modality for every scar.
Matrix Pro® After Weight Loss
Significant weight loss can change facial volume and may make existing skin laxity or changes in skin quality more noticeable. For these patients, the goal of an energy-based treatment is not to replace lost facial volume or correct substantial excess skin, but it may be used as part of a plan focused on collagen support and skin quality.
Elle sees patients experiencing facial changes following weight loss, including patients who have used GLP-1 medications. Crystal may incorporate Matrix Pro® treatments alongside other collagen-focused options, Nordlys® fractional resurfacing, or injectable treatments when appropriate.
Because volume loss and skin laxity are not the same problem, Crystal evaluates both before recommending treatment. Some patients may benefit from improving skin quality alone, while others may need a more comprehensive approach.
Benefits of Matrix Pro®
The primary advantage of Matrix Pro® is the ability to customize how radiofrequency energy is delivered based on the patient’s concerns rather than treating every skin-quality issue with the same modality.
Potential benefits include:
- Multiple RF treatment options within one platform
- Customizable treatment depth
- Options with and without microneedles
- Treatments for firmness, texture, scars, and fine lines
- Ability to adjust treatment by facial area
- Collagen-focused skin remodeling
- Options with different recovery profiles
- Ability to combine modalities when appropriate
- Can complement laser and injectable treatments
- Personalized treatment selection based on skin quality and goals
Because each Matrix modality works differently, treatment experience, recovery, and results vary according to the technology selected.
Who Is a Candidate for Matrix Pro®?
Matrix Pro® may be considered for adults experiencing changes in firmness, texture, fine lines, acne scarring, or overall skin quality who are interested in a nonsurgical treatment approach. However, candidacy depends on the specific Matrix modality being considered.
During your consultation, Crystal evaluates your skin, medical history, medications, treatment history, healing patterns, and aesthetic goals. Factors such as active acne, implanted electronic devices, skin sensitivity, the type of scarring present, and the amount of laxity can influence which treatment is appropriate.
In some cases, Matrix Pro® may not be the most suitable technology for the primary concern. If pigmentation, redness, or sun damage is driving the changes you see, Laser Skin Rejuvenation or a Nordlys® treatment may be a better starting point.
What to Expect From a Matrix Pro® Treatment
Your Matrix Pro® experience depends on the modality selected. RF Microneedling, Sublime™, and Sublative™ differ in how energy is delivered, whether numbing is needed, and the amount of visible recovery that may follow treatment.
Crystal begins by evaluating the areas of concern and determining which treatment depth and energy-delivery method make sense. With RF Microneedling, needle depth and energy can be adjusted according to the anatomy and thickness of the skin in each treatment zone rather than using one setting across the entire face.
Sublime™ is a needle-free treatment with built-in contact cooling, while Sublative™ uses a needle-free fractional electrode array and typically involves topical numbing. Patients receive modality-specific preparation and aftercare instructions based on the treatment selected.
Is There Downtime After Matrix Pro®?
There is no single downtime period for Matrix Pro® because the three modalities have different recovery profiles.
Sublime™ has the lightest recovery of the three. Elle’s protocol notes that temporary flushing may last approximately 30 minutes to an hour, with makeup and normal daily activities generally possible the same day.
Sublative™ involves more visible skin response. Redness and warmth may occur for several hours, followed by a fine bronzed grid pattern that can gradually flake over approximately three to seven days.
RF Microneedling recovery varies according to treatment depth, energy, and area. Crystal reviews the expected recovery before treatment so patients can select an approach that aligns with both their goals and their schedule.
When Will I See Matrix Pro® Results?
Matrix Pro® treatments are designed around gradual skin remodeling, so results should not be evaluated only by how the skin looks immediately after treatment. The collagen response develops over time as treated tissue goes through its repair and remodeling process.
For RF Microneedling specifically, Elle counsels patients that more meaningful changes may become noticeable around eight to twelve weeks rather than within the first few days.
Sublime™ may produce an earlier smoother or firmer-looking appearance for some patients, while continued collagen response develops over the following weeks. Sublative™ improvements in texture and scarring may continue developing for months after a treatment series.
How Many Matrix Pro® Treatments Will I Need?
The recommended number of treatments depends on the Matrix modality, concern being treated, treatment intensity, and individual response.
RF Microneedling is commonly performed as a series with sessions spaced approximately four to six weeks apart, followed by maintenance when appropriate. Sublative™ may also require multiple sessions, particularly when treating acne scarring, while Sublime™ can be incorporated as a series or maintenance treatment depending on the patient’s goals.
Crystal creates the treatment schedule after evaluating the skin rather than prescribing the same number of sessions to every patient.
Matrix Pro® vs. Nordlys®
Matrix Pro® and Nordlys® are different technology platforms used at Elle Medical & Aesthetics.
Matrix treatments use radiofrequency-based technologies and are primarily incorporated when concerns involve firmness, texture, acne scarring, fine lines, and collagen remodeling. Nordlys® provides IPL and fractional laser technologies that can address concerns such as red and brown discoloration, sun damage, texture, and selected acne scars.
The platforms can also complement one another. For example, a patient with acne scarring and residual red or brown discoloration may need a different strategy from someone with scarring alone. Crystal can determine whether one technology or a thoughtfully sequenced combination is appropriate.
Why Choose Elle Medical & Aesthetics for Matrix Pro® in Lafayette, LA?
- The value of a customizable platform comes from knowing how to use that flexibility. At Elle Medical & Aesthetics, Crystal Fontenot, ANP-BC evaluates the patient’s anatomy, skin quality, treatment history, health history, goals, and tolerance for recovery before selecting a Matrix treatment.
- With RF Microneedling, Crystal adjusts needle depth and energy across different facial zones instead of applying a single setting everywhere. She can also determine when a needle-free treatment such as Sublime™ or Sublative™ is more appropriate, or when a different platform such as Nordlys® should be incorporated instead.
- This broader approach is especially important when concerns overlap. Firmness, volume loss, pigmentation, scarring, and surface texture are different issues, and the treatment plan should reflect those differences rather than forcing every concern into the same procedure.
Matrix Pro® Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matrix Pro® used for?
Matrix Pro® treatments can be used to address concerns involving skin firmness, fine lines, uneven texture, acne scarring, enlarged-looking pores, roughness, and overall skin quality. The specific concerns addressed depend on whether RF Microneedling, Sublime™, or Sublative™ is selected.
Is Matrix Pro® the same as RF Microneedling?
No. RF Microneedling is one of the treatment modalities available within the Matrix platform at Elle Medical & Aesthetics. Matrix also includes Sublime™ for needle-free skin firming and Sublative™ for needle-free fractional RF resurfacing. Patients specifically interested in the microneedling treatment can learn more on Elle's RF Microneedling page.
Does Matrix Pro® help tighten skin?
Selected Matrix treatments are designed to improve the appearance of firmness and support collagen remodeling. RF Microneedling and Sublime™ may be considered when mild laxity or loss of firmness is part of the patient's concern. Results vary, and these treatments should not be positioned as substitutes for surgery when significant skin laxity or excess skin is present.
Which Matrix Pro® treatment is best for acne scars?
The appropriate treatment depends on the type and depth of the scarring. RF Microneedling and Sublative™ RF Skin Resurfacing can both be considered for selected acne scars and textural irregularities, but they deliver energy differently. Crystal evaluates scar type and the surrounding skin before recommending an approach. Active acne may need to be controlled before resurfacing treatment begins.
Can Matrix Pro® be combined with other treatments?
Yes, different Matrix modalities may be combined or sequenced when appropriate, and Matrix treatments can also be incorporated alongside other technologies available at Elle. For example, Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing or IPL Photofacial treatment may be considered when texture occurs alongside sun-related pigmentation or redness.
How long does Matrix Pro® treatment take?
Treatment time depends on the modality and area. Sublime™ takes approximately 25 minutes for the lower face and approximately 45 minutes for the lower face and neck. Sublative™ treatment of the full face takes approximately 30 minutes after topical numbing. RF Microneedling appointment length varies according to the areas being treated and the individualized treatment plan.
How much does Matrix Pro® cost in Lafayette, LA?
The cost of Matrix Pro® treatment depends on which modality is selected, the areas being treated, and the number of sessions recommended. Because RF Microneedling, Sublime™, and Sublative™ are different procedures, there is not one universal Matrix Pro® treatment price. Your personalized plan and pricing can be reviewed during your consultation. Elle Medical & Aesthetics also offers financing through CareCredit and Cherry for qualified patients.
Find the Right Matrix Pro® Treatment for Your Skin
Whether your primary concern is skin firmness, acne scarring, fine lines, rough texture, or broader changes in skin quality, Matrix Pro® gives Elle Medical & Aesthetics multiple ways to customize radiofrequency treatment. Instead of choosing a procedure based only on a device name, your consultation helps determine which Matrix modality and treatment depth best align with your skin and goals.
Visit Elle Medical & Aesthetics at 626 Verot School Rd, Suite B, Lafayette, LA 70508, call (337) 651-9120, or contact our team to schedule your consultation and learn whether Matrix Pro® is right for you.
Medically reviewed by Crystal Fontenot, ANP-BC on Sep 3, 2026