Skin Tightening Procedures
Tixel & Secret™ RF for firmer, smoother, more refined skin.
Skin tightening treatments can help improve laxity, texture, fine lines, and overall skin quality without surgery. At Centre of Wellness, Tixel and Secret™ RF offer two different non-surgical approaches to rejuvenation — one using controlled direct heat, and the other using RF microneedling to stimulate collagen from within.
Two advanced technologies
Tixel and Secret™ RF offer different paths to skin rejuvenation depending on your skin concern and treatment goals.
Collagen-focused treatment
Both options are designed to stimulate collagen remodelling for firmer, tighter, healthier-looking skin.
Minimal downtime options
Both treatments are positioned as low-downtime procedures, with aftercare guided according to treatment intensity.
Procedure info
About the treatments
Tixel is a fractional skin rejuvenation treatment that uses direct heat through a sterile titanium tip. Secret™ RF combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy, delivering controlled heat into different levels of the skin to revitalise and regenerate tissue where treatment is most beneficial.
Key benefits
- Helps improve firmness, texture, and overall skin quality.
- Can target fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and uneven tone.
- Suitable for a wide range of skin types when correctly assessed.
- Offers non-surgical options with relatively short recovery compared with more invasive procedures.
Common concerns treated
These technologies are commonly selected for concerns linked to skin aging, scarring, and texture change.
Your treatment options
Your doctor or therapist will recommend the most suitable option depending on the area being treated and the type of result you want.
Tixel
Uses direct heat with patented titanium tip technology. Commonly used on delicate facial areas including the eyelids, neck, and décolleté, with short downtime and quick healing.
Secret™ RF
Combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered at different depths to stimulate collagen and improve firmness, pores, scars, and texture.
Tailored treatment planning
Some patients benefit more from heat-based resurfacing, while others are better suited to RF microneedling depending on their skin concern and recovery preference.
Programme-based results
These treatments often work best as part of a planned course rather than as a once-off appointment.
Your appointment journey
The process starts with a skin assessment to determine suitability and the best treatment path. Your provider will explain expected recovery, likely treatment spacing, and post-procedure care based on whether Tixel or Secret™ RF is selected.
Consultation & skin assessment
Your skin, concerns, and expectations are assessed to decide whether Tixel or Secret™ RF is the better fit.
Treatment preparation
Depending on the treatment intensity, preparation may include skin cleansing and sometimes numbing beforehand.
Precision treatment
Tixel applies direct heat in a controlled way, while Secret™ RF uses microneedles to deliver radiofrequency energy at targeted depths.
Aftercare & recovery
You’ll receive guidance on skincare, sun protection, exercise restrictions, and when to resume make-up or active products.
What to expect
Results usually build over time as collagen remodelling continues. Tixel is associated with improvement in texture, smoother skin, wrinkle reduction, and better eyelid definition. Secret™ RF is positioned to improve firmness, tightening, pores, scars, and skin texture with relatively little downtime.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the difference between Tixel and Secret™ RF?
Tixel uses direct heat delivered through a titanium tip, while Secret™ RF combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered into varying depths of the skin.
Which areas can be treated?
Tixel is commonly used on the face, eyelids, neck, décolleté, and even arms. Secret™ RF is positioned for both face and body concerns.
What concerns can these treatments help with?
They may help with fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, enlarged pores, acne scars, stretch marks, sun-damaged skin, and crepey skin.
How much downtime should I expect?
Tixel is described as having short downtime, often around 0–3 days at lighter settings, although stronger treatment intensity can mean several days of redness, swelling, and micro-crusting. Secret™ RF commonly causes heat and redness for a few hours, and only rarely for 2 to 3 days.
How many treatments will I need?
Tixel is presented as a programme of around 1 to 6 sessions spaced about 1 month apart. Secret™ RF is often performed as part of a treatment course tailored to your skin needs.
Is there much pain during treatment?
Both treatments are positioned as relatively comfortable. Tixel is described as low pain, and Secret™ RF as quick with minimal pain and side effects.
What aftercare is important?
Daily sun protection is important for both. Secret™ RF aftercare includes avoiding make-up until the next day, avoiding swimming, sauna, and hard exercise for 3 days, and avoiding peeling products or harsh treatments for 2 weeks.
Not sure whether Tixel or Secret™ RF is right for you?
Chat to us and we’ll help you choose the best skin tightening option for your concerns and downtime preference.