Thermo-Mechanical Action
Tixel is the next generation of energy-based devices. The world's first Thermo Mechanical Action (TMA®) brings safe, easy, and cost-effective treatments for skin rejuvenation and dry eye care.
No light. No radiation. Just precise heat.
TMA® replaces laser energy with direct thermal contact—making treatments safer, gentler, and more comfortable for patients.
Thermo-Mechanical Contact
A matrix of heated titanium micro-pyramids briefly touches the skin, transferring precise thermal energy through controlled mechanical motion.
Targeted Thermal Effect
Each contact lasts only milliseconds, creating uniform micro-coagulation points that trigger natural renewal—without burning or ablation.
Safe, Efficient & Comfortable
The TMA® process uses conduction (not light), self-sterilizing pyramids, and lower total energy—delivering effective results with minimal discomfort or downtime.
Tixel TMA® Products
A versatile portfolio powered by Thermo-Mechanical Action, designed to fit the needs and workflows of your practice.
Tixel i
2-Minute Dry-Eye Treatments.
Tixel 2
Dual-Handpiece Time-Saving Versatility for Aesthetics.
Tixel C
All-In-One, Compact Skin Rejuvenation.
Clinical evidence
Peer-reviewed research and articles supporting TMA® technology
Technology Deep Dive
The details of TMA
What TMA is
TMA® (Thermo-Mechanical Action) is Tixel's proprietary, non-laser fractional technology that delivers controlled thermal energy to tissue through direct contact. Instead of relying on light (and radiation), TMA® combines precision motion with heat conduction via a medical-grade titanium tip.
At the core of the system is a 1 cm2 treatment array made of tiny, pyramid-shaped pins manufactured from biocompatible materials. The pins are heated to 400°C and are self-sterilized.
How energy is delivered
During treatment, the pin matrix is introduced to the skin surface at a precisely controlled speed, creating very brief contact—on the order of milliseconds. This short, repeatable contact time enables the thermal energy stored in the pins to be transferred rapidly and consistently into superficial tissue.
The thermal effect in tissue
The conductive heat transfer creates an array of tiny, non-ablative coagulation sites. A key safety characteristic of the mechanism is that each pyramid pin holds a limited amount of energy. This constrains peak heat delivery at each contact point and helps prevent burns and tissue charring.
Why comfort is relatively high
Pain during Tixel treatment is generally lower than with an ablative CO₂ laser primarily because less energy is transferred to the skin and the transfer method is more efficient:
- Conduction vs. radiation: TMA® transfers heat by direct contact (conduction), rather than delivering energy through light (radiation).
- Longer pulse duration: Tixel typically uses a longer pulse duration (for example, 10 ms vs. 1 ms with CO₂ lasers), which can reduce peak intensity and improve tolerability.
Enhanced skin permeability: what research suggests
Research indicates that TMA® can create superficial micro-channels in the stratum corneum, potentially increasing permeability for topically applied hydrophilic substances used after treatment.
Tixel's intended use does not currently include tissue permeability enhancement.