Advanced skin technology systems Ultherapy and Tixel both work by introducing heat into the skin – and they can achieve remarkable results in improving and rejuvenating the skin. So how do they compare?
Dr John Tanqueray MB BCh MRCGP DCH DRCOG DipOccMed BCAM, founder and Aesthetic Doctor at Mulberry House Clinic, shares his comparison of the two treatments.
Mulberry House Clinic is renowned for having a wide range of advanced skin technology systems with a selection that is unusual to find even in top Harley Street clinics.
Dr Tanqueray has chosen to invest in making the clinic a real centre of excellence with a range of choices to suit each client’s unique condition and concerns.
This comparison looks at how Ultherapy works and performs compared to TIXEL. Dr Tanqueray is highly trained and personally experienced in both of these platforms.
Ultherapy vs TIXEL comparison
Ultherapy and Tixel both work by introducing heat into the skin but the technology is quite different:
- Ultherapy works by delivering ultrasound energy to the deeper layers of skin. The energy creates heat which stimulates the body’s natural healing responses, stimulating growth of new collagen.
- TIXEL thermal fractional rejuvenation transfers pure heat to the skin quickly and safely. The thermal energy is delivered through a very brief contact using a matrix of pins at high temperature.
ULTHERAPY | TIXEL | |
| Indications | Skin firming, lifting, tightening | Improve texture, fine lines, scars |
| Areas treated | Face, jawline, neck, decollete | Face, jawline, neck, decollete Tixel allows treatment of skin immediately around the eyes |
| Effect | Heating via focussed ultrasound | Direct transfer of heat to skin surface |
| Purpose | Heating of collagen-rich layers | Heat is spread via the superficial skin layer |
| Depth of action | Up to 4.5mm | Up to 0.35mm |
| Side-effects | Mild redness, swelling Rarely bruising | Variable swelling and redness Occasionally light scabbing |
| Discomfort | Typically 3 out of 10 | Typically 3 out of 10 |
| Time taken for treatment | Up to 90 minutes | Around 20 minutes |
| Number of treatments | 1 | 3-6 |
| Repeat treatment? | Ideally annually, 6-monthly at most | 2-3 times a year ideally |
| Time to see results | 3 – 6 months | 6 weeks plus |
| Is it unique? | Yes, the only treatment that visualises the tissue to be treated and targets specific layers | Yes, there is no other treatment like it |
Which skin treatment to choose?
Both Ultherapy and TIXEL are excellent treatments for stimulating the skin without the need for surgery or injections, but the way they work and the results they achieve are different. Dr Tanqueray can advise on which treatment is most appropriate at consultation.
This takes into account examination and discussion of what the patient is trying to achieve, as one treatment may be preferable over another fo certain conditions and concerns. For example, only TIXEL can treat the delicate eye area, while Ultherapy is a better choice for firming and lifting, especially around the jawline.
Treatment recommendation also considers lifestyle issues; so some patients may prefer a single intensive session (Ultherapy) while others may choose more shorter sessions (TIXEL)
More information:
- Ultherapy Ultrasound Treatment
- Ultherapy Before & After Photos
- TIXEL Thermal Fractional Rejuvenation
- TIXEL Thermal Fractional Rejuvenation Results
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Dr John Tanqueray will examine your skin and discuss your concerns in detail. He’ll then talk you through the options before recommending a tailored treatment plan that best meets your needs.
Mulberry House Clinic
Established 2003
Mulberry House Clinic has an excellent reputation in the Northampton area as an independent, doctor-led practice with vast experience of the industry. Cosmetic skin treatments are carried out by Dr John Tanqueray, who works closely with leading manufacturers to remain at the forefront of the medical aesthetics.
A private consultation is the starting point for all patients in order to facilitate a full discussion about the desired results as well as detailed facial and skin assessment. Find out more about first consultation.
For further information or to arrange a confidential consultation, please complete our contact form, call 01604 702630 or email: info@mulberryhouseclinic.co.uk.
