✦ ADVANCED SKIN RESURFACING MADISON, WI
Renew Mature, Sun-Damaged Skin From Within.
When years of sun, time, and collagen loss have left their mark, lighter treatments may not be enough. Our Advanced Skin Resurfacing combines RF Microneedling with Matrix Pro and Sublative RF Resurfacing in a single visit — a more intensive, physician-led approach that tightens, smooths, and renews mature or more damaged skin.
What Is Advanced Skin Resurfacing?
Advanced Skin Resurfacing is our most comprehensive collagen-building treatment, designed for skin that needs more than a peel or a single-technology session. It works on two levels at once:
- Deep tightening — RF Microneedling with Matrix Pro delivers radiofrequency energy beneath the surface to firm lax skin and soften deeper lines
- Surface renewal — Sublative, Candela’s fractional radiofrequency resurfacing, creates microscopic treatment zones in the upper dermis to refine texture, fine lines, and sun damage
Combining both in one visit addresses laxity and texture together, so each session does more. Because results come from your own new collagen, improvement is gradual and natural-looking — with minimal disruption to the skin’s surface compared to traditional ablative resurfacing.
What Advanced Resurfacing Addresses
This treatment is ideal for mature skin or skin with more significant damage. It can help with:
- Deeper wrinkles and fine lines — around the eyes, mouth, and forehead
- Sun damage — rough, weathered, or uneven skin from years of UV exposure
- Crepey, thinning skin on the face, neck, and chest
- Skin laxity — mild to moderate loss of firmness
- Acne scars and textural irregularities
- Enlarged pores and dull, uneven texture
Have milder concerns or younger skin? RF Microneedling on its own may be all you need. Focused on the neck? See our Neck Tightening page.
Two Technologies, One Visit
Matrix Pro works deep to tighten; Sublative works closer to the surface to renew texture. Performed together, they treat the full depth of aging and damaged skin in every session. Here’s how they compare:
| Matrix Pro RF Microneedling | Sublative RF Resurfacing | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary role | Deep tightening and firming | Surface renewal and texture refinement |
| Best for | Laxity, deeper wrinkles, and acne scars | Sun damage, crepiness, fine lines, and pores |
| How it works | Fine microneedles deliver radiofrequency energy deep beneath the surface to stimulate collagen and elastin | Fractional bipolar radiofrequency energy, delivered through an array of multi-electrode pins, creates microscopic treatment zones in the upper dermis — the untreated skin between them speeds healing and collagen production |
| When you’ll see results | Progressive tightening over 2–3 months | Smoother texture within weeks, continuing over 2–3 months |
| Typical series | About 3 combined sessions, 4–6 weeks apart | About 3 combined sessions, 4–6 weeks apart |
| Downtime | Redness that typically fades within a few days | Redness that typically fades within a few days |
Not sure if you need advanced resurfacing or a lighter option? That’s exactly what your free consultation is for.
The Benefits of Advanced Resurfacing
For mature or more damaged skin, treating one layer at a time can mean more visits and slower progress. Our combined approach delivers more complete results from every session.
What You Can Expect to Improve
- Firmer, tighter skin on the face, neck, and chest
- Softer deep wrinkles and fine lines
- Smoother, more even texture and reduced sun damage
- Improved acne scars and pore appearance
- A healthier, more radiant overall complexion
Why It’s Different
- Treats both deep laxity and surface texture in one visit
- Stimulates your own collagen for natural-looking results
- Minimal disruption to the skin’s surface compared to traditional ablative resurfacing
- Settings tailored to your skin type and degree of damage
- Redness typically fades within a few days
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Plan for about 3 hours — most of that time is spent relaxing while numbing cream takes effect and during your post-treatment mask.
Step 1 – Consultation
Our physician-led team evaluates your skin’s laxity, texture, sun damage, and scarring, then builds a personalized resurfacing plan.
Step 2 – Treatment
Numbing cream is applied for about an hour. Matrix Pro and Sublative are then performed together in about an hour, followed by a calming post-treatment mask for about an hour.
Step 3 – Recovery
Redness typically fades within a few days. Gentle skincare and daily broad-spectrum sunscreen are essential while your skin renews and protect your results long term.
How Many Sessions Will I Need?
Most clients see the best results with a series of about 3 combined sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Because results come from new collagen, firmness and smoothness continue to improve for several months after your final session.
Factors that influence treatment count:
- The depth of wrinkles and degree of laxity
- The extent of sun damage or scarring
- Your age and skin type
- How your skin responds to earlier sessions
With periodic maintenance sessions, results can be kept up long term. Ask about package savings at your free consultation.
Why Choose Royal You Med Spa?
- Physician-owned and medically led — Dr. Emilia Ruiz, MD oversees every treatment
- Candela Matrix Pro and Sublative — combined in one visit for deep tightening and surface renewal
- Comfort-focused visits — thorough numbing and a calming post-treatment mask
- Natural-looking results — gradual improvement from your own collagen
- Bilingual care — Se Habla Español
- Serving Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, Verona, and all of Dane County
FAQs
Who is a good candidate for advanced resurfacing?
It’s ideal for mature skin or skin with more significant sun damage, deeper wrinkles, crepiness, or scarring — especially if lighter treatments haven’t delivered the results you want. Your consultation will confirm whether advanced resurfacing or a lighter option is right for you.
How is this different from RF Microneedling alone?
RF Microneedling with Matrix Pro works deep beneath the surface to tighten. Adding Sublative in the same visit also renews the upper layers of skin, targeting texture, fine lines, and sun damage — so you get both deep and surface improvement from each session.
How long does an appointment take, and does it hurt?
Plan for about 3 hours: roughly an hour for numbing cream so treatment is comfortable, about an hour for Matrix Pro and Sublative, and about an hour for a calming post-treatment mask. Most clients describe a warm, prickling sensation that’s very tolerable — at Royal You Med Spa, we specialize in personalized pain care.
What is the downtime?
Redness typically fades within a few days, and most clients return to normal activities quickly. We recommend gentle skincare and diligent sun protection while your skin renews.
Can it be used on the neck and chest?
Yes. Advanced resurfacing can treat the face, neck, and chest, with settings adjusted for the thinner, more delicate skin in those areas.
When will I see results?
Some clients notice smoother, brighter skin within a few weeks, but tightening and renewal build gradually as collagen regenerates — with the most visible results typically 2–3 months after completing a series.
Ready to Renew Your Skin?
Whether you’re addressing deep wrinkles, years of sun damage, or skin that’s lost its firmness — we’re here to help. Schedule your free advanced skin resurfacing consultation at Royal You Med Spa today.