Actual Patient of Dr. Ablon
  • Tixel Skin Resurfacing

Before and After

Revolutionizing Skin Rejuvenation

Tixel is a non-invasive skin resurfacing treatment that uses proprietary targeted heat to improve skin complexion and reverse photoaging damage. Pain and downtime are minimal compared to laser and radiofrequency treatments, and makeup can be applied the day after treatment.

Why Tixel?

With Tixel treatments, the skin heals quickly and looks vibrant and glowing within a few days of treatment. The procedure is non-invasive and has minimal side effects. In office, the treatment is comfortable and there is minimal downtime. Patients have noticeable results with a few, short treatment sessions.

What Areas Can be Treated with Tixel?

The Tixel treatment can be used to remedy a number of sin concerns including:

  • Acne scars
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Stretch marks
  • Sagging skin, including eyebags and sagging eyelids
  • Uneven pigmentation, skin discoloration or melasma
  • Rosacea
  • Age spots

How many treatments are required?

Tixel is usually used in a series of three to four treatments performed every 4 to 6 weeks. Some people may require additional treatment to achieve desired results. The treatment causes redness and swelling that can last for as little as 3 days with light treatments up to 10 days with more aggressive treatments.

What to Expect

You may expect:

  • A sensation of heat, like a very strong sunburn that may last for several hours on the day of treatment.
  • Redness, swelling and treatment marks that may last for 3 to 10 days depending on the level of treatment.
  • Sloughing of skin with washing on days 3 to 5.

Common side effects include

  • Temporary slight swelling and “pinkness” (similar to a mild sunburn) generally last a few hours, but may last 1-2 days.
  • Bronze microspots usually appear after 1-2 days and will last 1-2 days until they flake off. For treatments with very aggressive settings, some patients might experience mild exudate and flaking/peeling of skin in the aggressively-treated area.
  • Milia/acne can be seen in acne prone treatment areas and due to post treatment ointment use. This clears on its own but you can notify office and pick up samples to clear faster.
  • Herpes Simplex: this is avoided by taking oral antivirals one day prior and for 5 days after treatment.
  • Burning, itching, or pain: this is very temporary and easily treated with topicals discussed in pre and post care.
  • Rare possibility of burn, blistering, erosion or scar at the treatment site may develop. Usually avoided by not picking off any crusting or using any unapproved topicals.

Be sure to contact the office with unusual symptoms like excessive pain, oozing, crusting, blistering, or reappearance of swelling after the initial swelling has resolved.

Pre and Post Treatment Care

Before your treatment:

  • Do not plan your treatment if you have an important event within 2 weeks.
  • Please remove contacts and wear glasses
  • Avoid sun exposure for 24 hours prior to your procedure. If you have been over exposed to the sun (sunburn) the days preceding your appointment, please call our office to reschedule your appointment.
  • Avoid spray or self-tanners for 1 wk prior to your procedure.
  • Avoid all other skin treatments and procedures 2 to 4 weeks prior to your treatment.
  • Avoid anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory drugs one week prior to treatment.
  • If you are prone to cold sores (oral herpes simplex), take your prescribed medication (Valtrex) as written in the 48 hours prior to your treatment. If you need of a prescription, please contact the office.

After your treatment:

First 24h:

  • Apply Growth Factors to area Per Dr. Ablon’s instructions following your treatment.
  • Do not use any products on your skin except what you were given by Dr Ablon. No moisturizers, makeup or sunscreen.
  • No exercise.
  • Avoid the sun.
  • Avoid hot baths and showers
  • Drink lots of water.
  • Avoid things that reduce inflammation, like ibuprofen, antihistamines, and ice.
  • Sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling.

After 24h:

  • No exercise if you still have swelling.
  • Drink lots of water.
  • You may now use makeup and sunscreen.
  • You may resume your normal skincare routine excluding retinols, glycolic acids and vitamin C.

Day 5 to 7:

  • You may resume use of Retinols, vitamin C serums and glycolic acids once most of your skin has healed.
  • Until your skin is healed, AVOID: smoking, excessive alcohol intake, exfoliation