Tixel; At A Glance
- Best Results2- 4 treatments
- Treatment Recovery0- 4 days
- Procedure Time10-20 min
- Skin SpecialistDermal Therapist, Nurse
- Duration of Results12-60++ months
- AnaestheticNone
- Back to WorkNext Day- 4 days
- Cost$
Tixel
Tixel is a way of delivering fractional resurfacing to the skin, without the use of laser energy. This device delivers controlled & precise heating to the surface layer of the skin, in turn causing ‘microchannels’ These channels can stimulate collagen, elastin & hyaluronic acid. Skin care ‘actives’ are better absorbed after Tixel skin resurfacing.
FactsFacts on Tixel skin rejuvenation
- This is a form of energy microchanneling that results in fractional resurfacing
- Unlike laser resurfacing, controlled heat is generated through a cold contact delivery system
- Tixel stimulates your skin to produce collagen; resulting in wrinkle & pore reduction. It works best for mild to moderate wrinkling
- This treatment works best around the eyes
- Tixel can also improve mild to moderate early acne scars
- The treatment is well tolerated, in most cases no anaesthetic is required
- Treatment time ranges from 5 to 25 minutes
- Downtime is less than with laser resurfacing, & ranges from 1- 4 days
- Skin specialists can control the power, passes & depth. This means every treatment is bespoke
What is Tixel?
Tixel
Tixel is the very latest in fractional skin rejuvenation. Unlike lasers, fractional delivery of controlled heat occurs with less downtime & less pain. Most cases do not require local numbing creams.
How does Tixel work?
Tixel resurfacing involves controlled surface channeling of skin. This results in ‘neocollagenesis’, a term for collagen remodelling and regeneration. New collagen reduces fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage (elastosis), shrinks pores, & reduces scarring.
What conditions can be treated with Tixel?
Tixel technology can address-
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Under eye concerns
- Improve skin quality
- Early & mild acne scars
- Enlarged pores
- Active acne (via non-selective destruction of the oil gland)
@cutis_dermatology we practice at the highest standards, namely, we find the best solution for your skin concerns. This means my team & I will choose the best methods or devices for your skin, in some cases, Tixel may be appropriate, whilst in other cases, low downtime lasers may give better results.
Is the treatment painful?
Treatments are comfortable. Some patients will require numbing cream an hour before the procedure, depending on the planned intensity of the procedure. 90% of Tixel procedures do NOT require numbing cream as it is well tolerated. In some cases we use super cooled air (called Zimmer) to alleviate any pain.
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How many Tixel sessions are required?
2-4 depending on your concerns. Sessions are spaced between 3-12 weeks apart.
Is Tixel suitable for everyone?
Unlike lasers, Tixel can be safely used on all skin types, including dark skin. This treatment works best for patients who have mild to moderate wrinkling & laxity. For severe laxity – wrinkling – sun damage, ablative laser resurfacing may be indicated. My clinical team will discuss the optimal treatment for your concerns.
Lighting could be better, however in the after photos the better light reflex & luminosity reflects the better skin quality following treatment
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👉The Procedure: Jessner TCA peel & low density CO2 in key vectors in addition to 60 PDO threads in vectors, RF at 3.5 mm. One session only. Predicable non-surgical skin tightening follows a complex algorithm based on clinical features, genetics, ethnicity, goals, equipment, & more
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👍🏻The logic: Stimulation of all layers from the mid to superficial dermis (peel), deeper dermis (low density but high power CO2), hypodermis (RFM) & hypodermis & fibroseptal network (PDO threads)
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⏭Next stage: dermal fillers to further improve the outcomes
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🙄Suitable patients: mild to moderate laxity (leaning towards mildish). For lighter types, I prefer lasers or medium to deep peels, for darker skin types I use RF devices (RFM, NuEra, Pelleve) & HIFU
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🎬Action: For an opinion on threads & skin tightening book a consult with Katie or Alison at Cutis Dermatology
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😎Davin Lim
Dermatologist
Brisbane🇦🇺
AU
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#lskintightening #HIFU #pdothreads #threadlifting #skinlaxity #brisbanedermatologist #dermatology #skinscience #facelifting #nonsurgicalfacelift #threadlift #mintpdo #mintthreads #pdothreadlifting
Skin tightening with lasers & threads🔫🧵🪡
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👉Logic: Ablative lasers (erbium + CO2) can provide immediate collagen contraction. This can firm up skin & improve skin quality. Threads, in particular PDO threads can cause fibrosis, synergically stimulating collagen production. This can further tighten skin
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👊🏻🤜🏻🥊Combinations: We have just started to use a combination of laser (superficial), threads (dermal-subdermal) & deeper RF timed appropriately to provide immediate, delayed & prolonged collagen production. The results, to date have been exceptional (to a point where I’m seriously surprised)
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👍🏻Indications: mild to moderate laxity. The amount of laser vs threads vs RF & the timings varies according to age, skin quality (amount of photodamage), dermal thickness, skin type & other factors. Patient selection is critical to getting a good outcome
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👉Next step: Adding collagen stimulating fillers in appropriate dilutions to further compound results
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🧵Action: to see if you are a candidate for this procedure, book an appointment with the senior nurses Alison & Katie at Cutis Dermatology
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😠BTW Cutis Derm IG page is still hacked, so don’t fall for the bitcoin sell
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😎Davin Lim
Dermatologist
Brisbane🇦🇺
#drdavinlim #dermatologist #skintightening #PDOthreads #mintthreads
#threadlifting #threads #laserskinrejuvenation #skinrejuvenation #skinscience #brisbanedermatologist
Based upon probability and not possibility
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👉🏾👉🏽Darker skin: more melanin, more reactive melanocytes, hence more prone to dyschromia / pigmentation. Pico lasers work well by reducing pigment and at the same time remodel collagen with little downtime (if at all). Collagen bundles are thicker and more protected from UV due to increased pigment. Collagen producing cells, or fibroblasts are larger, more numerous & more vigorous in their response to heat, hence why skin tightening devices work better in darker skin 💯
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👉👉Lighter skin: more suitable for ablative laser, high pass fractional lasers & medium to deep peels. Darker skin type will PIH with above. Anecdotally some lighter skin types do extremely well with skin tightening devices such as #HIFU, #Ultherapy, Ultraformer, RF devices including RF Microneedling, Tempsure, Pelleve, Thermage etc… These skin types include east/mid Eurpeans, think Czech, Russian especially if photoprotected most of their lives (less collagen breakdown/elastosis)
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😎Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
Brisbane,🇦🇺
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#skintightening #skintone #antiaging #skintreatment ##ultraformer #Tempsure #thermage #davinlim #dermatologist #dermatology #collagen
Laser resurfacing can give good results. #collagen remodelling can be somewhat predictable, however the ‘lift; in this patient is quite remarkable as collagen contraction has reduced her jowls. This is an exception rather than the rule
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🔬Skin Science: Ablative lasers are still relevant in #dermatology. They can be used to treat derm conditions including actinic cheilitis, sBBCs, IEC-Bowen Disease, solar keratosis, seb ks, seb hyperplasia as well as shallow acne scars. In this case I used both erbium & CO2 fully ablative lasers
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👉👀Concept: Lasers can improve skin quality & provide collagen contraction. Lasers do NOT address volume. For best results it is the balance between improving skin quality, skin tightening (energy devices vs surgical), & volume replacement (filler or fat)
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😎Dr Davin Lim
@drdavinlim
@cliniccutis
Brisbane🇦🇺
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#laserdermatology #dermatologist #dermatologistbrisbane #skinrejuvenation #laserresurfacing #skinscience #rejuvenation #davinlim #drdavinlim #antiaging #laserrejuvenation #co2lasers #erbiumlaser
How long does each treatment take?
Treatments take 5-25 minutes to perform, depending on the number of passes and area/areas treated.
What is the recovery time?
1- 5 days. Depending on the intensity of the treatment. We will give you an accurate recovery time, based upon your concerns. After treatment your skin will be slightly red for a few hours. Deeper treatments will give patterned ‘gridding’ that may last several days. The use of a simple moisturiser can speed up recovery.
Can this treatment be combined with other treatments?
Yes ! Tixel can be combined with lasers such as Fraxel as well as nano-pico lasers. I also combine this treatment with threads, HIFU & RF. I also combine Tixel with injectables including Botox & dermal fillers.
Many patients will have ‘combination concerns’, namely wrinkles around the eyes or mouth, with background age related changes such as fine wrinkles, pigmentation & sun damage. Tixel can be applied to the heavier areas of wrinkling, whilst a gentle laser can be used elsewhere.
The advantage of Tixel technology is that DOWNTIME CAN BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM whilst still addressing skin conditions.
Is fractional resurfacing safe over areas of dermal fillers?
Yes. All forms of fractional resurfacing including lasers, RF, microneedling, HIFU, & RFM (radiofrequency microneedling) are compatible with prior treatment with dermal fillers. A recent paper published in 2019 (Derm Surg journal) confirms that hyaluronic acid fillers are NOT degraded by lasers and other devices. This is because hyaluronic acid fillers are stable at temperatures of beyond 100 degrees for well over 6 minutes. Though Tixel generates heating at over 400 degrees, the pulse duration (time of energy delivered) is very short; in the order of milliseconds. Additionally, the majority of the energy is delivered in the epidermis and dermal areas, well away from the placement of dermal fillers.
How much does the Tixel procedure cost?
For a guide on the costs of this procedure, call Cutis Dermatology for a quote, or book in with one of my nurses/dermal therapists.
How do I know if Tixel is suitable for me?
Book for a consultation with my clinical nurses & dermal therapists @cutis_dermatology.
At Cutis we have over twenty devices including lasers, IPL-BBL and many more EBDs (energy-based devices). Finding the correct treatment for your concerns will give the best outcome.
Davin’s viewpoint on Tixel skin resurfacing
Tixel is the very latest device used for fractional skin resurfacing. The downside with laser resurfacing is the downtime associated with light-based energy devices. Laser is ‘amplified light’, namely Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Tixel on the other hand generates a very short pulse of controlled heat without radiation of light. This has certain advantages, especially with healing times. A Tixel treatment has 48 to 72 hours faster healing than an equivalent laser treatment (ablative CO2 or erbium laser).
Practicing in Brisbane, Queensland, I see a huge amount of sun damage- solar elastosis. The result is premature wrinkling of the skin, especially around the eyes (skin laxity as well as crow’s feet) as well as wrinkles on the upper lip; known collectively as ‘smoker’s lines’. Tixel is ideal for these areas. Treatments are well tolerated, but most importantly effective with minimal downtime.
