Tixel at The ART Clinic

Heat, precisely delivered.

Tixel is a thermo-mechanical treatment. A heated titanium tip briefly contacts the skin, creating a pattern of controlled micro-injuries that trigger the skin’s repair response. It uses heat rather than laser light or needles.

Smoother, more supple skin over time.

As the skin heals, collagen remodelling helps improve fine lines, texture and mild laxity. Treatment intensity is tailored to the area, your skin and the recovery time that suits your plan.

Refresh your expression.

Targets fine lines and wrinkles, including the delicate periorbital area around the eyes and vertical lines around the mouth.

Support your natural skin structure.

Controlled thermal treatment stimulates skin remodelling to improve firmness, texture and the appearance of crepey skin.

No needles. No laser light.

A needle-free treatment with no routine needle-related bleeding and generally low discomfort. Anaesthetic is often unnecessary, depending on the treatment plan.

All skin tones. Year-round options.

Tixel can be tailored across skin tones and used throughout the year, including summer, with appropriate sun protection and aftercare.

For delicate, crepey skin.

Targets fine lines, crepiness and mild skin laxity around the eyes, including the upper and lower eyelids, for smoother, tighter skin and a brighter, refreshed eye area.

Soften the lines that linger at rest.

Helps improve vertical lip lines, often called barcode or smoker’s lines, and fine crepey texture around the mouth. These lines can develop whether or not you have ever smoked.

Refine texture and fine lines.

Improves surface texture and fine static lines. For expression lines driven by muscle movement, neuromodulators may complement a skin-quality treatment.

Care beyond the face.

Addresses crepey texture, fine lines and mild laxity with settings selected for the thinner skin of the neck.

A more comprehensive refresh.

Treats fine lines, uneven texture and tone across the face, with particular attention to the areas that matter most to you.

A coordinated approach.

Extends treatment to the neck for a plan that considers skin quality across both areas.

Renew the skin you show.

Improve crepey texture and fine lines across the décolleté for smoother-looking skin that complements your face and neck treatment.

Give overlooked areas some attention.

Tixel can target fine lines, crepiness and uneven texture on the hands and arms, with treatment tailored to the area.

A precise approach to familiar concerns.

Treatment can address crow’s feet, forehead and frown lines, lip lines, chin creasing and the texture of skin around smile lines. We assess whether skin renewal, injectables or a combination will best suit your goals.

Considering an upper blepharoplasty?

Tixel is a non-surgical option for improving crepey eyelid skin, fine lines and mild laxity. It is an appealing choice if you want a refreshed eye area without surgery, or are exploring skin renewal before considering a blepharoplasty. Your consultation helps determine the improvement you can expect and whether Tixel or surgery best suits your goals.

Refresh your complexion.

Tixel can help soften the appearance of uneven pigmentation and sun-related discolouration while improving overall skin quality. Skin renewal supports a brighter, more even-looking finish.

A tailored approach to stubborn pigment.

Tixel can form part of a personalized melasma treatment plan, often alongside targeted skincare and daily sun protection. The goal is to soften patchy pigmentation and improve the evenness of your complexion. Melasma can recur, so ongoing care helps maintain improvement.

Brighter-looking eyes. Smoother-looking skin.

By improving crepey texture and skin quality, Tixel may help the under-eye area look brighter and more refreshed. Dark circles can involve pigment, visible vessels or hollowing; your consultation identifies which parts of the concern Tixel can address and when a combined approach makes sense.

A plan built around your skin.

We review your goals, medical history, skin tone and previous treatments. Together, we choose the areas, treatment intensity and a realistic recovery plan.

Brief contact. Controlled heat.

A titanium tip delivers precisely controlled heat through brief contact with the skin. Treatment is generally well tolerated, with a warm, prickling sensation. Many treatments can be performed without topical anaesthetic; comfort measures are tailored to you.

Give your skin time to renew.

Mild redness and swelling can last a few hours, with a warm, sunburn-like sensation for around 2–3 hours. Typical downtime is 0–2 days, depending on treatment strength. Tiny micro-crusts may flake away around day 3. Stronger treatments can involve longer visible healing.

Progress that builds.

Enjoy smoother-looking skin as healing settles, with improvements in firmness and texture continuing over the following weeks and months. A typical course is 3–4 sessions, spaced approximately one month apart, with your plan tailored to your goals.

Tixel meets Platinum.

Targeted Tixel treatments for the eyes or mouth are included as treatment options in our Platinum membership.

More even-looking skin.

Tixel can help improve uneven pigmentation and may be included in a tailored melasma plan. We combine the right treatment settings with appropriate skincare and sun protection. Because melasma is prone to recurrence and can react to heat or irritation, your plan is selected for your skin.

Start with the cause.

Tixel may improve the appearance of under-eye darkness when crepey texture and skin quality contribute to a tired-looking eye area. Pigmentation, visible blood vessels and hollowing can also play a role, so we assess the cause before recommending Tixel alone or a combination of treatments.

Yes. Tixel can be performed year-round, including summer. Consistent sun protection and following your aftercare plan remain essential, and treatment is scheduled around tanning and significant sun exposure.

Treatment is generally well tolerated. Expect brief warmth and a prickling sensation, followed by a sunburn-like feeling that usually settles within a few hours. Many treatments do not require topical anaesthetic, although comfort measures depend on the area and intensity.

Many treatments involve 0–2 days of downtime. Redness, swelling and warmth settle as your skin recovers, while tiny micro-crusts can remain visible until they flake away around day 3. More intensive settings can require longer healing, so we discuss the right balance of results and recovery with you.

No. Tixel transfers heat directly through a titanium tip. It does not use laser light or radiofrequency energy. Its precise, needle-free contact makes it particularly useful for delicate areas such as the eyelids, where laser treatments require specific eye protection and needles can be uncomfortable. Treatment is tailored to the area, with appropriate precautions.

Yes. Tixel can improve crepey texture, fine lines and mild upper eyelid laxity, helping the eye area look smoother and more refreshed. It is a non-surgical option for skin renewal; a blepharoplasty removes excess skin when a more substantial correction is needed.

Microneedling creates mechanical channels using needles, while Tixel creates controlled thermal injury through brief contact. Both support skin remodelling. We may favour Tixel for crepey eyelid skin and fine perioral lines, and microneedling for selected texture and acne-scar concerns.

Morpheus8 delivers radiofrequency through needles at selected depths. Tixel works through surface contact with heat. Their treatment profiles differ, so the choice depends on whether the priority is surface texture, delicate-area renewal or deeper tissue remodelling.

Tixel offers an alternative approach to fractional resurfacing for fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture, often with a shorter recovery than intensive CO₂ treatment. It uses contact heat rather than laser light, with adjustable settings ranging from non-ablative treatment to ablative resurfacing. This allows us to tailor treatment intensity to your skin, goals and preferred recovery time. We help you compare the likely improvement and downtime for your goals.

A typical course is 3–4 treatments, approximately one month apart. Some areas or goals benefit from additional sessions. We tailor your series and maintenance plan at consultation.

Tixel can be used across all skin tones. Because it delivers heat through contact rather than targeting pigment with laser light, it offers a versatile approach to skin renewal. We tailor settings and aftercare to your skin, including any tendency to develop pigmentation.

Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness and dry crusting can occur. Less common risks include prolonged redness, pigment changes, infection, cold-sore reactivation and scarring. We review your individual risks, including precautions for treatment near the eyes.

Yes, a staged plan may include neuromodulators, injectables or other skin treatments to address different concerns. Timing is individualized so the skin can recover appropriately between procedures.

If you want smoother texture, softer lines or firmer-looking skin, Tixel may be a great fit. It can be tailored to different skin tones and areas, from the eyelids to the neck and body. A complimentary initial consultation helps us build the right plan for you.