Tixel® Skin Rejuvenation at Charlotte Skin & Laser
Targeted Renewal with Gentle Precision
Tixel® is an advanced skin rejuvenation technology that offers the results of fractional laser treatments—without the laser. Using Thermo-Mechanical Ablation (TMA), Tixel safely treats a wide range of skin concerns with minimal downtime, making it an excellent alternative to both ablative CO₂ and non-ablative fractional lasers.
Led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, the expert team at Charlotte Skin & Laser is committed to excellence and honesty. Here, you will always feel welcomed, comfortable, and valued. For skin rejuvenation treatments that enhance your skin’s natural beauty, partner with Charlotte Skin & Laser.
Charlotte Skin & Laser is your premier destination for skin care and rejuvenation. We are conveniently located in central Charlotte and welcome patients from all over North Carolina. Call (704) 333-9113 or visit us online to schedule your appointment. Stunning, healthy skin is possible when you partner with board-certified Dr. Elizabeth Rostan and her team.
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What Is Tixel?
Tixel is an advanced treatment device that uses a titanium tip to deliver controlled thermal energy to the skin, which stimulates collagen production and encourages skin rejuvenation. It is often compared to laser treatments and microneedling, but it provides an approach with less downtime. As Tixel stimulates collagen and elastin production, it enhances the skin’s appearance and improves overall health, texture, tone, and reduces signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles.
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This simple, quick in-office procedure gives patients renewed confidence and a refreshed appearance with no downtime.
How Does Tixel Work?
Tixel delivers controlled heat energy through a sterile metal tip made of copper, gold, and titanium. This tip, heated to approximately 400ºC (similar to a CO₂ laser), gently contacts the skin using a matrix of tiny, pyramid-shaped pins.
Microchannel Therapy:
These microzones stimulate collagen production by precisely wounding the skin surface—without puncturing it, and create microchannels that enhance the delivery of topical medications (LADD), such as:
- Tranexamic acid (for melasma)
- Topical steroids or 5-Fluorouracil (for scarring)
- Aminolevulinic acid (for sun damage and precancers)
- Botox (for conditions like hyperhidrosis or rosacea)
Tixel Benefits
With minimal downtime and discomfort, Tixel treatments are safe for any skin tone and type and can deliver versatile benefits, including:
- Improved skin texture and tone
- Reduced fine lines and wrinkles
- Decreased appearance of acne scars and pigmentation
- Increased skin firmness
- Better skin hydration and radiance
Tixel can rejuvenate and improve the appearance of:
- Lax skin
- Facial skin, neck, and décolletage
- Acne and acne scarring
- Lines and wrinkles
- Eye lift, for crepey skin around the eye area
- Mild stretch marks
How Does Tixel Fit into a Skincare Routine?
Your skincare process should evolve with age and your skin’s changing needs. As such, it’s important to reevaluate the procedures and products you choose and change your lifestyle habits, including limiting sun exposure. At Charlotte Skin & Laser, we use versatile Tixel treatments to improve skin texture, enhance collagen production, and minimize signs of aging.
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Am I a Candidate for Tixel?
Most people considering Tixel skin rejuvenating treatments want to improve their skin’s appearance to address concerns like the signs of aging, skin tone concerns, sun damage, acne scars, or uneven texture. These candidates want non-invasive treatments that enhance their overall appearance with minimal discomfort and downtime. Tixel can be used on all skin types, including darker skin tones.
We recommend that candidates be at least 18, in good health, and understand the risks and benefits. Those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have active skin conditions may not be candidates.
Choosing Charlotte Skin & Laser as Your Charlotte, NC Tixel Provider
Enhancing the natural beauty of your skin with Tixel skin rejuvenation treatments requires a refined and artistic technique, along with careful attention to detail. At Charlotte Skin & Laser, our innovative procedures are designed to provide exceptional results. By carefully studying each patient’s facial contours and skin quality, Dr. Rostan and her team strive for results that enhance each patient’s natural beauty.
Charlotte Skin & Laser provides both medical and cosmetic dermatology services to help patients achieve beautiful, healthy skin for life. The skin specialists at Charlotte Skin & Laser integrate the art of medicine with the science of beauty to offer innovative treatments from skilled, experienced physicians and expert-level aesthetic care rooted in science-based practices.
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Integrating The Art of Medicine with the Science of Beauty
At Charlotte Skin & Laser, we offer personalized skincare with a boutique touch—combining medical expertise and aesthetic artistry to deliver natural, results-driven care. From skin checks to rejuvenation, our expert team is here to guide you.
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Our experts carefully tailor Tixel treatments to tighten and renew your skin’s appearance for a refreshed, more youthful look. Before scheduling your procedure, we will ensure you understand the appropriate treatment for your skin and its recovery, are comfortable with the proposed plan, and are excited to partner with our office.
Preparing for Your Tixel Appointment
Your provider will ensure you know how to prepare for your upcoming Tixel treatment before scheduling, but here are general ways to get ready:
- Avoid blood-thinning medications like aspirin and ibuprofen for one week before your appointment to minimize bruising
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning for at least 4 weeks; use sun protection with SPF 30 or higher daily
- Stay hydrated in the week before your appointment to keep your skin hydrated
- Discontinue using certain skincare products, especially retinoids
- Smoking can negatively affect your injectable results; avoid smoking, vaping, and all nicotine products for at least 48 hours before your appointment
- Come to your appointment with clean, moisturized skin free of makeup
What to Expect During Your Charlotte, NC Tixel Treatment
Typically, Tixel treatments are simple, quick in-office procedures that are well-tolerated. Once you arrive at the office, you will be taken to a treatment room to meet with your provider to review your treatment details. Before beginning your Tixel treatment, your Charlotte dermatologist will cleanse the area and may treat your skin with a topical anesthetic to minimize your discomfort.
We will guide the heated Tixel device over the treatment area, delivering short bursts of heat energy without damaging the skin’s deep tissues. This treatment stimulates collagen production to tighten skin. Most patients find the treatment comfortable, but may experience warmth and tingling. Depending on the size of the treatment area, Tixel procedures typically take 30 to 60 minutes.
What to Expect After Your Tixel Treatment
Depending on the extent of your Tixel procedure, you can expect minimal downtime. Immediately following your Tixel skin rejuvenation treatment, your skin may feel warm, tight, and slightly red and swollen, which should resolve within 24 to 72 hours. Dr. Rostan may recommend over-the-counter pain medications or cold compresses to alleviate discomfort.
It’s important to thoroughly follow all aftercare instructions after your Tixel treatment, including:
- Avoid harsh products: For 24 to 48 hours to seven days, avoid retinols, Vitamin C, glycolic acids, and exfoliants.
- Sun Protection: Apply SPF 50 sunscreen, wear wide-brimmed hats and glasses, and limit sun exposure for two weeks to three months.
- Moisturize: Use a fragrance-free moisturizer every six hours.
- Moisturize: Use a fragrance-free moisturizer every six hours.
- Gentle cleansing: Use a mild cleanser like Cetaphil twice daily.
- Hydration: Drink plenty of water to aid healing.
- Keep the Treated Area Clean: Avoid touching the treated area and do not pick any crusts to minimize infection.
Dr. Rostan will direct you when to continue your regular skincare routine and when to schedule your next treatments. Most patients will see the best results after three to five treatments scheduled four to six weeks apart, with maintenance appointments every six to 12 months.
If you have questions about your Tixel skin rejuvenating treatment recovery or post-treatment care instructions, please call the office at (704) 333-9113. We are committed to providing every patient with a superior experience.
How Long Do Tixel Results Last?
With proper skincare, sun protection, and lifestyle choices, patients may experience Tixel results that last 12 to 24 months. As individual results vary, Dr. Rostan will work with you to establish a maintenance plan, typically every six months, to help you sustain your results.
Refresh and Renew Your Skin’s Appearance with Tixel at Charlotte Skin & Laser
Renew your appearance with Tixel skin rejuvenating treatments! At Charlotte Skin & Laser, we focus on providing innovative procedures that deliver superior results. We want to help you achieve healthy, beautiful skin.
Contact our office today at (704) 333-9113 or schedule your appointment online to get started with one of Charlotte’s premier board-certified dermatologists, Dr. Elizabeth Rostan. Your journey toward beautiful, healthy skin starts here.
