Candela Matrix™ Radiofrequency (RF)
Radiofrequency for skin tightening and skin renewal: for wrinkles, acne scars and uneven texture. No needles. The first Candela Matrix™ device in Switzerland.
- DURATION
- 20–45 minutes
- RECOVERY
- Sublime®: no downtime. Sublative™ RF: 1–3 days of mild redness, fine micro-crusts possible
- RESULTS
- An initial tightening effect is often visible right away; new collagen develops over 4–12 weeks. Results after a series: typically 3–4 sessions (Sublative™ RF) or 4–6 monthly sessions (Sublime®)
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Overview
The Candela Matrix™ is a multi-applicator radiofrequency platform. Controlled heat at depth stimulates new collagen and improves the skin's firmness and structure.
We use two applicators: Sublime® warms the dermis with infrared light and bipolar radiofrequency without breaking the skin surface. Sublative™ RF delivers bipolar radiofrequency through an electrode array in discrete points, starting a renewal process while the epidermis stays largely intact.
Meda Esthetic is the first studio in Switzerland working with the Candela Matrix™. Branislav Lukić has used the platform for three years as a Candela Key Opinion Leader, well before its European launch in early 2026.
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The Process
Skin Assessment & Protocol Selection
We assess your skin and your goals, and determine whether Sublime®, Sublative™ RF or the combined Matrix™ Protocol is right for you.
Preparation
Your skin is cleansed and prepared. Makeup and skincare products are removed so the radiofrequency energy can act evenly.
Matrix™ Treatment
The selected applicator is applied zone by zone. You feel controlled warmth; with Sublative™ RF, brief pinpoint impulses.
Post-Treatment Soothing
We apply a soothing serum and SPF protection. Mild redness and warmth usually settle within a few hours.
Aftercare & Follow-Up
You receive clear aftercare instructions. We schedule your next session — typically 4–6 weeks apart — and track your progress through the series.
Post-Procedure Care & Limitations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Sublime® and Sublative™ RF?
Sublime® tightens. Infrared and radiofrequency heat the deep dermis without disrupting the surface, so there is no downtime. Sublative™ RF renews skin structure: fractional impulses below the skin surface improve scars, pores and texture, with 1–3 days of mild redness afterwards.
Is the treatment painful?
Sublime® is usually experienced as comfortable warmth. With Sublative™ RF you feel brief pinpoint impulses, which most clients tolerate well.
How many sessions do I need?
For Sublative™ RF we typically recommend 3–4 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Sublime® develops its effect over 4–6 monthly sessions; afterwards, maintenance sessions at longer intervals are sufficient.
When will I see results?
An initial tightening effect often shows right after the session. The main effect develops through new collagen formation over 4–12 weeks; the skin keeps improving across the full series.
How is this different from a laser treatment?
Light and laser methods like our Nordlys™ also target pigment marks and superficial vessels, and its fractional applicators work on surface texture. Radiofrequency works on firmness at depth, independently of skin tone, and it does not make the skin light-sensitive. The two approaches complement each other; many treatment plans combine them.
Can I combine Sublime® and Sublative™ RF?
Yes. Our Matrix™ Protocol combines both applicators in the same session: tightening at depth and renewal of the surface in one appointment.
Which skin types is the treatment suitable for?
Radiofrequency works independently of the skin's melanin content and is therefore suitable for a range of skin types, including those where light-based methods can only be used with restrictions. We clarify individual suitability in your initial assessment.
How much experience do you have with the Candela Matrix™?
The Candela Matrix™ has only been available in Europe since early 2026. Branislav Lukić has worked with the platform since 2023 as a Candela Key Opinion Leader in his international practice, and that experience sets the protocols we use here.
When did Meda Esthetic start offering this treatment?
The Candela Matrix™ has been available in Europe since early 2026; Meda Esthetic is the first studio in Switzerland to work with the system. It has been in use here since August 2026.
What aftercare should I plan for?
After a Sublime® session, makeup is fine the same day. After Sublative™ RF, keep the skin makeup-free for the first 24 hours, then mineral makeup without fragrance. Pause retinoids and exfoliating acids for 5–7 days, and use SPF 50 daily on treated skin.
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