Periorbital Rejuvenation* via Matrix^™ Skin Renewal System

Nonsurgical Under-Eye Bag Treatment That’s Backed by Clinical Insight

Author: Konika Patel Schallen, MD; Adriene Chee, MD; Ben Talei, MD, FACS; David Friedman, MD; Flora Levin, MD, FACS; Hirokazu Ishikawa, MD

Gaining in popularity across age groups is the demand for nonsurgical aesthetic solutions to address “under-eye bags”, which range in severity from mild puffiness to mounds and then to festoons. Eye bags can cast shadows, exacerbating dark circles and a tired appearance even in younger age groups. Beyond the contributing factors like genetics and lifestyle choices, the network of tissue, fat and muscle under the eye shifts and can form eye bags. Within the spectrum of nonsurgical aesthetic treatment modalities, radiofrequency (RF) microneedling (RFM) delivers the therapeutic skin revitalizing benefits of tightening, brightening, and wrinkle reduction, all with minimal downtime. The Matrix System, a versatile, best-in-class skin renewal workstation, features three distinct RF modalities designed to synergistically correct, maintain, and restore skin for various skin types and ages.

This White Paper describes the anatomy of the periorbital region and provides a clinical overview of treatment approaches, using the Matrix System, presented in a collection of five case studies provided by a group of international experts of diverse practice specialties, experience, and backgrounds. Patients received two to three RFM treatments, using the Matrix Pro applicator at 4-6 week intervals, and were reassessed at 1- and up to 3-month follow-up visits after the final treatment.

The treatment outcomes highlight the use of radiofrequency (RF) microneedling for skin tightening and improving skin quality around the eyes. RF microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that stimulates collagen and elastin production by delivering RF energy through microneedles, addressing signs of aging such as wrinkles and sagging skin. The patients experienced visibly reduced eye bags, an overall tighter* periorbital appearance, and enhanced dermal tone and elasticity with minimal discomfort and downtime.

The Matrix Pro applicator is distinguished by its adjustable, customizable settings and ultrathin Teflon-insulated RF microneedles that deliver energy up to three depths in one insertion. These unique features and advanced impedance monitoring enable personalized treatments with reduced epidermal damage and shorter downtime. The procedure is suitable for all skin tones and offers visible improvements in skin quality through tissue electrocoagulation and collagen remodeling.

The document emphasizes the effectiveness of RF microneedling in addressing eye bags and highlights the Matrix system’s unique features, including its RF microneedling applicator, for customized treatments across diverse populations and skin types.