FRACTIONAL TIXEL SKIN REJUVENATION
Reverse the effects of gravity and time
With age, your skin experiences a decline in collagen production, leading to those dreaded signs of aging we are all familiar with. Lines and wrinkles can be an unsightly reminder of your age, leaving you feeling self-conscious about how you look.
Fractional Tixel treatments provide a wide range of benefits and are diverse in the skin conditions that can be treated.
- Loose and crepey skin
- Age spots and hyperpigmentation
- Skin discoloration
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Dull complexion
- Uneven skin texture
- Acne scars
- Rosacea
- Stretch marks
- Eyelid treatment
How does it work?
The Fractional system works by delivering precise amounts of thermal energy to the skin’s surface. The thermal energy penetrates the epidermal layer of the skin, where it stimulates collagen production. The result is a tighter, smoother appearance.
The device used to treat the skin contains 81 tiny pyramid shaped cones on a metallic plate that are heated to deliver controlled thermal energy to the surface of the skin, leaving the surrounding tissue unharmed. That heat up to 400°C. When it briefly touches the skin the thermal energy is transferred to the skin creating tiny holes. This is micro damage that stimulates the new collagen production. Collagen is stimulated to restore the structure of the skin to a more youthful state, smoothing out wrinkles, fine lines, and acne scars.
Treatment is well tolerated, and a warm sensation is felt on the facial skin; however, there is minimal discomfort or pain.
How does it compare to other treatments?
Unique delivery of thermal energy provides comparable results to more invasive procedures, with much less downtime and side effects. Often, patients will feel a sunburnt feeling hours after treatment; however, this quickly subsides.
Because of the gentle nature of the procedure, treatments can be carried out more frequently, with a series of 3-6 sessions recommended. Compared to other skin resurfacing treatments with extensive recovery such as laser resurfacing, Fractional achieves similar anti-aging improvements. The treatment precisely targets the top layer of the skin only, leaving the surrounding tissue intact, and a skin tightening effect is achieved for a youthful appearance. This is effective and safe to use on all skin tones, including darker skin types.
There are a number of advantages. These include:
- Minimal pain and discomfort
- Minimal downtime
- It can be done safely on a number of body parts, including face, neck, chest and back of hands
- It does not use any lasers or lights, so can be performed safely around the eye area
- All skin types can be treated
- The settings are adjustable in terms of the depth and length of penetration into the skin so that treatments can be tailored for each patient
- Improved skin texture and reduced pore size
Who is a suitable candidate for Fractional treatment?
Anyone who is experiencing skin problems such as acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, rosacea or other concerns about skin tone and texture could be a suitable candidate for Fractional treatment.
A consultation with a practitioner can help you determine what level of treatment might be right for you.