Tixel is well-tolerated. Many patients can be treated without anesthetic. Use of chilled air and topical numbing may increase patient comfort. Most patients report feeling heat at the treatment site. They occasionally report a mild sharp sensation that they describe as like microneedling, but less intense.

Tixel is the first and only Thermal-Mechanical Action Technology, for superior skin resurfacing results on all skin types – No lasers. No needles. No radiation. No pain. No social downtime. Tixel utilizes heat and tiny titanium pyramid tips. These tips are quickly pressed onto the skin to stimulate collagen.

Tixel is safe with our well-trained team, but like any skin treatment, there are possible risks such as temporary swelling, prolonged redness, pain, scabbing, peeling, pigmentation changes, sun sensitivity, burns, scars, and infections.

Tixel treatment keeps the outer skin layer intact, minimizing downtime. Lower settings mean less downtime, and individual responses vary based on settings, genetics, post-care, and skin health. Mild swelling and roughness for 5-7 days are common, with makeup allowed after 24 hours. Most resume normal activities within hours after treatment.

For skin rejuvenation, we recommend 3 treatments, scheduled once every 4 to 6 weeks, followed by one to two maintenance treatments within the year. If you are treating a more difficult issue, like acne scarring, or you are using lower settings, it may take more treatments.