Tixel

Tixel can treat multiple body areas, including the face, neck, décolletage and backs of the hands. Unlike a laser treatment, Tixel is safe to use on the eyelids, tear troughs and periorbital areas for a nonsurgical eyelid lift or wrinkle reduction. 

The Tixel system has three modes:

• Ablative/Resurfacing Mode uses heat on the skin surface to create micro-injuries, stimulating the body to produce collagen and remodel the skin. This is the most intensive Tixel treatment and has the strongest tightening effect.
• Non-ablative Mode heats below the surface of the skin to induce collagen remodelling. This is the second-most intense Tixel treatment
• Open-channel Mode is the gentlest Tixel treatment. Without using needles, it creates open channels in the skin to help enhance product absorption to the most beneficial depth.

The Tixel procedure itself is relatively quick. A typical full-face treatment takes about 45 minutes. Typically, the use of topical numbing is not required with majority of the treatment however, if anaesthetic cream is used, it is applied 20 to 30 minutes before the treatment to take effect.

During the Tixel procedure, the hand-piece with the titanium plate is in contact with the skin for a fraction of a second. In these short spans, the thermal energy transfers to the skin. The hand-piece is then placed to cover the full treatment area.

Results can be seen as little as a week after a Tixel treatment, when the scabs have gone and any residual swelling or redness has resolved. The damaged skin surface slowly heals, resulting in visibly clearer and more youthful-looking skin. Depending on the area that was treated, you can expect:

• Skin tightening 
• Improvements in skin texture, wrinkles and fine lines
• Reduced scarring or pigmentation
• Smoother under-eyes
• Better definition of the eyelids

Results continue to improve over several weeks as the elevated production of collagen and elastin takes effect.

For Ablative and Non-ablative mode, a course of 3 to 6 Tixel sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart is often recommended for optimal results. 

For Open Channel mode, 3 to 6 sessions are advised with an interval of 2-4 weeks apart.

The longevity of results from Tixel can vary depending on individual factors.  Generally the benefits of a Tixel treatment can last up to one year, with 6 monthly maintenance treatments recommended. Your skin continues to age normally, so we recommend having maintenance treatments as advised by your treating practitioner to maintain the improvements in your complexion.