Tixel C® Fractional Skin Rejuvenation

A patient having a Tixel treatment

We are excited to offer patients a minimally invasive method to restore smoother, tighter, and younger-looking skin on the face and eyelids. Tixel C is a fractional skin rejuvenation system designed to treat stubborn skin.

The secret behind Tixel C is Thermo-Mechanical Action® (precisely controlled heat). Once gently applied to your skin, this sophisticated technology produces incredible aesthetic results. It’s suitable for all skin types and all ages and can be safely used year-round in any climate.

Simple Elegance™

Simplicity

  • No anesthesia
  • Non-invasive, no bleeding
  • Low pain
  • Minimal downtime (0–2 days for most patients)

Elegance

  • Suitable for all skin types and all ages
  • Can be used year-round, even in summer
  • Radiation-free, safe, and easy for patients and clinicians
  • Versatile

    Our unique technology can be used on many skin surfaces, and on all skin types.

  • Simple

    Incredibly easy to use, light to carry, fits in every clinic.

  • Effective

    Patients see noticeable results after just one treatment1.

  • Proven

    Thoroughly researched and studied across the globe2.

  • Fast

    Launch-time treatment means patients can get back to their daily lives faster.

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FAQs

TMA (Thermo-Mechanical Action) is Tixel's proprietary, non-laser fractional technology that delivers controlled thermal energy to tissue through direct contact. TMA combines precision motion with heat conduction via a medical-grade titanium tip. At the core of the system is a 1 cm² treatment array made of tiny, pyramid-shaped pins manufactured from biocompatible materials. The pins are heated to 400°C and are self-sterilized.
During treatment, the pin matrix is introduced to the skin surface at a precisely controlled speed, creating very brief contact—on the order of milliseconds. This short, repeatable contact time enables the thermal energy stored in the pins to be transferred rapidly and consistently into superficial tissue.
The conductive heat transfer creates an array of tiny, non-ablative coagulation sites. A key safety characteristic of the mechanism is that each pyramid pin holds a limited amount of energy. This constrains peak heat delivery at each contact point and helps prevent burns and tissue charring.
Pain during Tixel treatment is generally lower than with an ablative CO₂ laser primarily because less energy is transferred to the skin and the transfer method is more efficient:
  • Conduction vs. radiation: TMA® transfers heat by direct contact (conduction), rather than delivering energy through light (radiation).
  • Longer pulse duration: Tixel typically uses a longer pulse duration (for example, 10 ms vs. 1 ms with CO₂ lasers), which can reduce peak intensity and improve tolerability.
Research indicates that TMA® can create superficial micro-channels in the stratum corneum, potentially increasing permeability for topically applied hydrophilic substances used after treatment.