The present invention relates to a method for the production of a biocompatible matrix the method comprising: a) providing a composition comprising at least one biopolymer; b) extruding the composition into a layer through a slit onto a surface, wherein the slit moves over the surface; c) optionally freezing the layer; d) optionally repeating the process to add one or more further layers; e) freezing the composition or compositions after extrusion; f) optionally drying the frozen composition wherein preferably the surface can be cooled. The invention further relates to a biocompatible matrix obtainable by the method as well as to the use of a matrix obtainable by the method for medical or cosmetic purposes. Moreover, the present invention also relates to a device for the production of a biocompatible matrix, comprising: a) a temperature controlled surface; b) an extruding means with a slit positioned above the surface; c) means for extruding a composition through the slit; d) means for moving the slit and/or the surface.