What is Tixel®?

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• Unlike lasers, Tixel can be used on all skin types and colors!
• Unfortunately, Tixel cannot be used in people who have skin diseases, infections, or are pregnant/breastfeeding women. (Patients suffering from cold sores around the mouth area must pretreat with a prescription before treatment, as this can cause an outbreak).

Tixel is a safe and effective treatment, however there are a number of potential side-effects/risks.
Tixel may cause sensitivity, redness and pain in some people, especially in areas with thinner skin (e.g. around the eyes).

Swelling may also occur, especially during ablative treatment. Redness and swelling may persist for a number of weeks.

Minor crusting/scabs may appear a few days after treatment, which should fall off naturally over the next couple of weeks. If scabs do form, it is important not to pick, rub or scratch them.

Tixel treatment lasts roughly 30 minutes, depending on the area(s) being treated.

Prior to treatment, a topical numbing cream can be applied to the face to minimize any discomfort. But the treatment can be done without numbing cream.

During treatment, the Tixel machine will be applied to the area(s) of the skin being treated. During treatment, thermal energy will be controlled and varied depending on the condition being treated, through reducing skin contact and thermal conductivity.

During Tixel treatment the patient may feel some heat, similar to sunburn. There may be discomfort. Although it is not necessary in some people, topical numbing cream may be applied to areas being treated, prior to Tixel treatment. The skin will be cleaned by disinfectant prior to Tixel treatment. On completion of treatment, the skin usually looks red, which can last up to two days. There may be some crusts/scabs appearing on the skin. 

• Expect to feel a hot ‘sunburnt’ feeling for a couple of hours after treatment.
• Sunscreen is recommended to prevent further skin damage.
• Redness will last for a few days.
• Expect some micro crusting (small scabbing). This will clear after 4-5 days.
• Patients should not expect any peeling or blistering.
• Patients will need to purchase some aftercare products. We will advise on this at your appointment.
• Makeup can be used after 48 hours to cover your skin while healing continues. We suggest mineral makeup.
• Patients can expect to see a difference after 1 treatment, but we recommend a course of 3-6 sessions for optimal results.
• Optimal results can be seen 4-6 weeks after treatment.
• Tixel treatment cannot be used while pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Your skin will need to be free from active tan for 3 weeks prior to treatment and will require strong sun protection for 3 weeks following treatment.

Results can be seen as little as a week after treatment, however for longer lasting results we recommend a course of treatments.

In the 10 days following Tixel treatment, the damaged skin surface slowly recovers and heals up, leaving visibly fresh looking, smoother and younger skin. The skin lines, wrinkles and pigmentations will be reduced.

After the Tixel treatment, the area may feel hot and look red. It is best to leave the area alone for several hours, then you may apply post care cream and other topicals such as vitamin C.