IMCAS Paris 2026
Thermo Mechanical Drug Delivery (Tixel): Exosomes
Presented by Dr. Erlich Guy, MD, MSc (Aesthetic Medicine), Plastic Surgery, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Israel
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At IMCAS World Congress 2026, Dr. Erlich Guy presents clinical insights on the use of Tixel® thermo-mechanical technology to enhance transdermal delivery of synthetic exosomes for skin rejuvenation. By generating uniform micro-channels through brief contact of heated titanium pyramids, Tixel® enables needle-free penetration while preserving the dermal–epidermal junction and supporting rapid healing. The protocol was well tolerated across multiple patients and was associated with visible improvements in skin smoothness, firmness, uniformity, and overall skin tone, supporting its potential as a safe and effective approach to advanced skin rejuvenation.
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