Rejuvenate skin
Tixel treatment stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin. This improves skin laxity, wrinkles, crêpiness, texture, pore size and other dermal signs of ageing.
Tixel
for more even for rejuvenated for tighter for fresher skin.
Harnessing the power of pure, controlled heat against the signs of ageing.
Treat the eye area
One of the great benefits of this treatment is that it can be used around the sensitive eye area. It can also treat the face, neck, chest and backs of the hands.
Non-invasive
An effective and non-invasive treatment with minimal side effects. There is no burning, bleeding, fumes or carbonisation.
Quick and tolerable
Noticeable results within a few short lunch-time treatment sessions. In line with Tixel’s efficacy, it can feel “spicy”, but is rated as less painful than comparable laser treatments. For those with a lower tolerance, we have options available to improve comfort.
Shorter downtime
Tixel offers a shorter downtime than comparable treatments, generally 5-7 days or 2-3 days with our Juvasonic Exosome pre-treatment option. Most patients return to their normal activities within 24 hours.
High patient satisfaction
The skin heals quickly and looks vibrant and glowing after treatment recovery, resulting in high patient satisfaction which is further strengthened by the long term results.
About Tixel
Tixel is an energy-based device that uses pure radiated heat to help the appearance of skin laxity, for rejuvenation and dermal signs of ageing. It is effective against fine lines, wrinkles, thinned skin, scarring and more. It is one of just a few treatments that are safe for use around the eyes.
Tixel offers many advantages. As a non-ablative device, it requires relatively little downtime (2-7 days of self-care at home, makeup can generally be applied on the third day) and a favourable risk profile. Adverse effects like scarring, burns and post-inflammatory pigmentation are much less likely to occur than with ablative technologies.
How it works
The Tixel device administers brief pulses of heat energy to the surface layers of the skin while safeguarding the deeper tissues. This process creates micro-channels that effectively stimulate collagen production and trigger regeneration.
During treatment, micro pins are introduced to the surface of the skin at a precisely-controlled speed and create brief contact with the skin that lasts only a few milliseconds. Because the tiny pyramid tips hold a limited amount of energy, burns and tissue charring are prevented.
These micro-channels created by the Tixel on the skin offer an immediate opportunity to enhance the absorption rates of growth factors, lightening agents and other topicals.
Upgrade Your Tixel Recovery
Tixel is one of our favourite treatments for improving skin texture, fine lines and overall skin quality, but it can feel “spicy” and is usually associated with around 5–7 days of downtime.
For patients who would like a more comfortable treatment experience and shorter downtime, we offer a LookFresh-Exclusive Juvasonic® Exosome Pretreatment before Tixel.
This premium add-on uses our award-winning Juvasonic® device to infuse frozen Age Zero exosomes from the USA into the skin before treatment, with no needles, no added pain and no additional downtime.
The aim is to improve treatment comfort and support a faster recovery, with downtime often reduced from 5–7 days to around 2–3 days. Many patients are able to return to their usual activities within 24 hours.
We have documented the recovery improvement with the pretreatment on several of our patients, you can see more in the before and after section.
Tixel for the Eye Area
The skin around the eyes is often one of the first areas to show visible ageing. It is thinner than the skin on the rest of the face, moves constantly with blinking and facial expression, and tends to show crepey texture, fine lines and mild skin laxity relatively early. It is also an area that can be difficult to treat, because patients usually want improvement in the upper and lower eyelids without the downtime of more aggressive resurfacing or the commitment of surgery.
Tixel is particularly useful here because it can be used on the eyelid skin itself, including the upper lids, lower lids and crow’s feet area. This makes it a good option for patients bothered by crepey upper eyelids, under-eye wrinkling, fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes, or mild hooding and laxity that makes the eye area look tired. Rather than simply treating the face in a general sense, it allows us to focus on one of the areas that often bothers patients most.
By delivering controlled thermal energy to the skin, Tixel helps stimulate collagen renewal and improve skin texture in this delicate area. The goal is not to create an overdone or obviously “treated” look, but to help the skin around the eyes appear smoother, firmer and fresher, with softening of fine lines and a reduction in that crepey, papery quality that can develop on the lids over time.
For the right patient, this can make a meaningful difference to how rested the eye area looks. It is best suited to patients wanting improvement in skin quality, fine lines and mild laxity around the eyes, rather than those with significant excess eyelid skin who may be better suited to surgical blepharoplasty.
Frequently asked questions
What can Tixel treat?
Tixel is effective against a range of skin complaints including:
- Acne scars.
- Lines and wrinkles.
- Sagging skin (including eye bags or sagging eyelids).
- Uneven pigmentation, skin discolouration or melasma.
- Age spots.
What is the difference between fractional CO2 and Tixel?
The treatment outcomes of Tixel are comparable to fractional carbon dioxide laser, but with less risk and recovery time.
Because Tixel uses controlled heat instead of laser technology it can be safely used around the eyes without the need for corneal shields.
Fractional CO2 laser also leaves a layer of debris on the skin post-treatment which Tixel does not.
Does it hurt?
Pain tolerance varies from patient to patient however many describe Tixel as quite tolerable. We have options available to reduce pain.
What should I expect?
The treatment can take between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the area being treated. Tixel uses a stamping technique so you will feel slight pressure and heat with each press.
Normal side effects to expect following the treatment are:
- Swelling and redness for 2 – 5 days.
- Incrustations and increased skin dryness (sandpaper like sensation).
- Tightness.
How many treatments will I need?
To achieve optimal results, most patients have a course of 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
What preparation and aftercare do I need?
Before your Tixel treatment:
- Arrive at your appointment with clean and makeup-free skin.
Please allow 2 weeks minimum between injectable and Tixel treatments and 3 months between threads and Tixel. - Be sure to wear SPF and avoid excess sun exposure.
- Highly sensitive skin may not be eligible for Tixel treatment.
Following your Tixel treatment:
- Avoid the use of exfoliating products and alpha hydroxy acid and vitamin A based products for at least 3 days, as this may cause irritation to the area. Products to avoid include retinols, salyclic, glycolic and lactic acids.
- Avoid sun exposure and wear a moisturising SPF.
- Follow a gentle skincare regimen that uses non-clogging products. Our medical team at Lookfresh can recommend the Synergie skincare range that is suitable post Tixel treatment.
- Avoid touching, irritating or picking at the treated area.
This is a guide, be sure to follow the specific advice of your treating clinician.
Pricing
Consultation
A face-to-face initial consultation with a dermal therapist. Please note this fee is credited toward the cost of your treatment.
$80
Full face, neck & décolletage
Treatment of the full face including eye area and eyelids, neck and décolletage.
$1600/session
Recovery Upgrade
Exclusive to LookFresh: Juvasonic® Exosome Pretreatment for increased comfort and significantly faster recovery.
$150
Before and after
Tixel.
Individual results vary depending on a number of factors, including genetics and environment.
Full face rejuvenation
Acne scarring
Skin Laxity
Neck and décolletage
Eye area
Face and neck
Why Have Tixel at LookFresh?
Your treatment experience and outcome depends on more than the device itself. At LookFresh, Tixel is delivered within a doctor-led cosmetic medical clinic that places a strong emphasis on careful treatment planning, natural-looking results and ongoing patient support.
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