If your skin is showing signs of stress, sun damage, or aging — and you’re not ready for the downtime of CO2 laser — Tixel might be your ideal skin rejuvenation treatment.
The Tixel fractional laser uses non-invasive, controlled thermal energy to refresh the skin’s surface, reduce fine lines, fade acne scars, and stimulate collagen production.
At Metro Medspa, we love Tixel for its flexibility. It works for all skin types, including darker tones, and can be used even on delicate areas like the neck, under eyes, and around the mouth. With shorter recovery time and fewer side effects, it’s the glow-up that fits your life.
Tixel is a fractional skin resurfacing device that uses a medical-grade titanium tip to deliver brief, precise thermal energy pulses to the skin’s surface. Unlike lasers that use light, Tixel employs natural heat — making it safe for more skin types and tones.
This treatment improves skin texture, tone, and elasticity by triggering your body’s own collagen and elastin response. It also opens tiny channels in the skin, making it ideal for combining with serums or other open channel treatments.
It’s used to treat a range of skin concerns, including wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, stretch marks, and uneven pigmentation.
After a consultation and skin prep, your provider will apply numbing cream to minimize any discomfort. Once your skin is ready, the titanium tip gently taps the surface in a grid-like pattern. Most patients describe the average treatment pain as very tolerable, especially compared to more aggressive treatments like CO2 laser.
A full-face treatment takes around 30 minutes. You may experience mild swelling or microcrusting in the days after — both signs your skin is in repair mode.
Tixel fractional laser is ideal for treating common skin conditions, including:
Because the treatment intensity is adjustable, it can be tailored to each patient’s needs, from gentle rejuvenation to more aggressive resurfacing.
Tixel offers the collagen-boosting results of laser resurfacing with significantly less downtime. Key benefits include:
It’s also a great option for patients who’ve experienced post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation with other resurfacing treatments.
Most patients are excellent candidates for Tixel, especially those seeking improved skin tone, texture, or collagen production without extensive downtime. It’s particularly well-suited for:
If you’re currently dealing with active skin infections, very recent sun exposure, or certain medical conditions, we may recommend waiting or adjusting your treatment plan.
Tixel’s recovery process is minimal and manageable. You may see some redness or puffiness for 1–3 days, along with mild flaking or crusting as the skin heals. Most people feel comfortable wearing makeup within 48 hours.
To get the best results, avoid sun exposure for at least one week and use a broad-spectrum SPF. We’ll guide you through specific post-care based on your skin and treatment intensity.
You may start seeing improvements in texture and tone within a week, with continued skin rejuvenation as collagen builds over several weeks. For optimal results, many patients opt for a series of 3–4 sessions spaced about a month apart.
Unlike aggressive treatments that come with longer downtime, Tixel offers consistent, natural-looking skin improvements without taking over your schedule.
At Metro Medspa, every Tixel treatment is tailored to your skin’s tone, texture, and ultimate goals. Our team uses advanced technology and a personal approach to ensure your treatment is safe, effective, and delivers on its promise.
Whether it’s your first time trying fractional resurfacing or you’re exploring alternatives to traditional lasers, you’ll feel supported, seen, and cared for every step of the way!
Tixel delivers similar resurfacing benefits with much less downtime and discomfort. It’s also safer for darker skin tones.
Most patients report mild discomfort, especially with numbing cream. The treatment is fast and well tolerated.
For best results, most patients do 3–4 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Maintenance can be done 1–2 times a year.
Avoid excessive sun exposure, harsh skincare, and sweating for 2–3 days post-treatment.
Yes — most people can apply light makeup 48 hours post-treatment, once any flaking begins to subside.
Yes. Because it uses natural thermal energy rather than light, it poses less risk of hyperpigmentation than some lasers.
Absolutely. Many patients see smoothing of post-acne texture after a few sessions.
The titanium tip and brief contact design deliver powerful results with gentle heat, making it safe and effective for a wide range of concerns.
Yes. Tixel can be used on the body to improve texture and elasticity in stretch-marked areas.
You’ll notice early improvement within a week and more dramatic changes after several treatments as collagen rebuilds.
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