Is it true eMatrix redness and swelling will be gone within a day? What about the dot matrix?

Ematrix is an excellent treatment and is safe on all skin types including dark (skin type 6). It can help reduce acne scars in all ethnic types, however its the person that is performing the procedure that is the rate limiting factor. For darker skin types low energy levels should be used and passes kept to only 20-25% over lap at maximum. Depending on how you react, we can increase energy levels. Generally, we say eMatrix has little, if any downtime and is super safe. Hope this is reassuring. Dr Davin LimLaser DermatologistBrisbane, Australia

eMatrix is a good treatment and doesn't depend on skin type, so that's a bonus. What we tell people is that there is about 2 days of "social downtime". This means you can go in public, but people you know will notice that something is different. The little marks can be covered with makeup easily, but they are noticeable if not covered up. They are tiny brown pinpoints. Swelling can occur but it usually only lasts for 24 hours, and can be halted by taking a Benadryl. Remember that you will be pink and may feel hot for about 24 hours too, but this is good, this is the energy in there, which is a desired result in the treatment. If you have the treatment on a Thursday evening I would think you can go to work on Sunday and be fine, but that's assuming that you don't mind wearing a good deal of makeup.