Are You Brave Enough to Burn Your Wrinkles Away?

Alice Hart-Davis before the treatment (left) and after the treatment (right) with visibly reduced crow's feet

When Dr. Tapan Patel of Harley Street, described the Tixel device as “a waffle iron for your crow’s feet,” I was intrigued - and admittedly apprehensive. But curiosity got the better of me, and I found myself at the PHI Clinic, ready to experience this wrinkle-blasting treatment.

The Tixel uses 81 tiny titanium rods safely heated to 400°C to deliver a light, controlled burn to the skin. This might sound terrifying, but the goal is simple: stimulate collagen and elastin production to rejuvenate and tighten fragile skin, especially around the eyes. With numbing cream applied beforehand, the discomfort - while noticeable - was manageable.

Post-treatment, my skin looked like I’d worn a pink eye mask, with a grid of tiny unnoticeable burn marks. Within days, the puffiness subsided, and over the following weeks, the results emerged: smoother, firmer skin with softer crow’s feet and lighter eyelid hooding.

While it’s not a completely painless process, the Tixel delivers visible results with minimal downtime - an elegant, if intense, option for non-surgical skin rejuvenation. For best results, three sessions spaced a month apart are recommended.

Would I do it again? Absolutely - if only for the joy of seeing that fresh, firm glow.