Matrix (eMatrix) Before and After | RF Skin Resurfacing Side Profile
Finer Pores
Enlarged pores across the cheek read smaller and the surface looks more refined under raking light.
Smoother Lower Face
Surface roughness has softened and the lower cheek reads firmer in profile.
Cumulative Collagen Response
Matrix RF builds on each session — the result keeps maturing for months after the final treatment.
Details of the Treatment
Pore size, surface roughness, and mild softness along the lower cheek were the main concerns. She wanted improvement without the long recovery of more aggressive resurfacing.
On side-profile assessment, the mid and lower cheek showed enlarged pores and uneven surface texture, with mild softness along the lower face. The tone was relatively even. The pattern was the kind of layered change that comes from sun exposure plus age. Matrix (eMatrix) suited this presentation because the recovery profile fits older skin and the treatment addresses both texture and firmness in the same visit.
Matrix (eMatrix) was performed across the cheeks. The treatment improves both surface texture and underlying firmness without ablating the skin. Improvements continue gradually over several months as the skin renews. In the after image, the pore size reads finer, the surface reads smoother, and the lower-face contour reads firmer. Asking the skin to renew itself takes time. Cumulative results matter more than maximum single-visit intensity.
Individual results vary. The outcome shown reflects this patient's specific anatomy, health history, and treatment plan. Results shown are not guaranteed and are not necessarily typical. Photos used with patient consent.
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