Tixel 2®
Tixel is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatment suitable for all skin types, ages, and seasons, including the delicate areas that many treatments can't safely reach, like the eyelids.. FDA-approved and clinically validated, it delivers smoother, tighter, more youthful-looking skin with minimal downtime and no needles, radiation, or ablative lasers.
What is Tixel?
Tixel is a versatile skin rejuvenation treatment effective across a wide range of concerns: from fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity to acne scarring, pigmentation, and uneven texture. It's one of the few treatments suitable for use on the delicate skin around the eyes, neck, and hands, as well as across the face and body.
Results are both immediate and progressive, with the skin continuing to improve as collagen remodels in the weeks following treatment. Because it can be used safely year-round on all skin types and ages, Tixel offers a level of accessibility and versatility that few other skin rejuvenation treatments can match.
CONCERNS ADDRESSED
- Fine Lines & Wrinkles: Stimulates collagen and elastin production to smooth and soften lines that have developed over time, restoring a more youthful surface texture.
- Acne Scarring: The micro-channels created during treatment trigger the skin's repair process, gradually improving the texture and appearance of acne scars over a series of sessions.
- Pigmentation & Sun Damage: Addresses uneven tone, sunspots, and discoloration by encouraging the skin to shed damaged cells and replace them with fresher, healthier tissue.
- Uneven Texture: Resurfaces the skin's surface to smooth roughness, refine pores, and restore an overall evenness that topical products alone can't achieve.
- Eyelid & Periorbital Skin: One of the few treatments safe for use on the delicate skin of the upper and lower eyelids — addressing crepiness, fine lines, and laxity in an area that's difficult to treat with most other technologies.
How Does Tixel Work?
Tixel uses Thermo-Mechanical Action® technology, a proprietary system that delivers precisely controlled thermal energy directly into the skin through a sterile titanium tip. The tip is heated and brought briefly into contact with the treatment area, creating thousands of microscopic channels in the skin's surface. These micro-channels trigger the body's natural wound-healing response, stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin without the use of needles, radiation, or ablative laser energy. Because only a fraction of the skin is treated at a time, the surrounding tissue remains intact and supports rapid recovery.
Treatment intensity is fully adjustable, allowing your provider to calibrate the depth and degree of thermal energy based on the condition being treated, the area, and your individual sensitivity making it an exceptionally precise and adaptable treatment from patient to patient.
IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?
Tixel suits a wide range of patients and goals. Here are some signs it might be worth exploring:
- You're Looking for Meaningful Results with Minimal Downtime: You want real, visible improvement but your lifestyle doesn't allow for extended recovery — Tixel delivers both without asking you to choose.
- You Have Concerns Around the Eyes or Neck: You've been told other treatments aren't suitable for the delicate skin around your eyes or neck — Tixel is one of the few options that can safely and effectively treat these areas.
- Needles or Radiation Are a Concern: For patients who want to avoid injectable treatments or energy-based technologies that involve radiation, Tixel's needle-free, radiation-free approach offers a compelling alternative.
- You Want a Treatment That Works Year-Round: Unlike some laser treatments that require avoiding sun exposure for extended periods, Tixel can be performed safely in any season — making it easier to maintain a consistent treatment schedule.
What to Expect
CONSULTATION
Your provider will assess your skin, discuss your concerns, and confirm whether Tixel is the right fit for your goals — leaving you with a clear, realistic treatment plan.
APPOINTMENT
Treatments take 30 - 60 minutes. A topical numbing cream may be applied prior for comfort. The titanium-tipped handpiece is moved across the treatment area — most patients describe it as a brief, mild warmth. Some redness afterward is normal and typically resolves within 24 - 48 hours.
RESULTS
Improvement begins in the weeks following treatment as collagen remodeling gets underway, with the skin becoming progressively smoother, firmer, and more even over time. Results continue to build between sessions.
Future Sessions
How many sessions you'll need depends on your skin and goals — most patients benefit from a series of 3 or 4 treatments, though your provider will recommend a plan and adjust it as your skin responds.
GET STARTED
Request Your Tixel Consultation
Every great result starts with a conversation. Share a little about yourself and what you're looking for, and our team will be in touch to help you take the next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
We believe informed patients make confident decisions. Here are the questions we hear most about Tixel.
Yes. Tixel 2® is radiation-free, non-invasive and involves no bleeding. Its effectiveness and safety have been validated by dozens of clinical publications, and it is FDA-approved for use on all skin types.
Yes. Tixel 2® is FDA-approved for all skin types and all ages, and can be used safely year-round including in summer. Your provider will confirm suitability during your consultation.
Tixel 2® is considered a low-pain treatment. No anaesthesia is required and most patients find it very well tolerated. You may notice a mild warmth or heat sensation during and shortly after the procedure.
Downtime ranges from 0 to 2 days for most patients, depending on treatment intensity. Some mild redness, pinkness and micro-crusting may occur but typically resolves within a few days.
COMFORT CARE
Pro-Nox on Request
For patients who experience anxiety or discomfort during treatment, Pro-Nox is available across select procedures. It's a self-administered blend of nitrous oxide and oxygen that takes the edge off quickly and dissipates from the body just as fast, with no added treatment time.
Used by 4,000+ medical practices across the US and Canada, it's a safe, well-established comfort option available for an additional fee of $95.
If you're interested in adding Pro-Nox to your treatment, let us know at your consultation or reach out to your care team beforehand. We'll make sure it's ready for you.
- No added treatment time.
- Fast-acting and fast-clearing.
- Self-administered.
- Trusted by 4,000+ practices.
