05
Jun
2025
05
Jun
2025
Rosacea is more than just a red face—it’s a persistent skin condition that can impact confidence, comfort, and daily life. For those battling resistant facial redness and flushing, new hope is here. Recent research highlights a novel approach combining Tixel’s thermomechanical system and botulinum toxin to tackle stubborn rosacea symptoms. In this blog, we’ll explore how this innovative treatment works, its impressive results, and why it could be the solution you’ve been searching for.
14. Artzi and Friedman - The Toxic Edge - A Novel Treatment for Refractory Erythema and Flushing of Rosacea..pdf
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Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes persistent redness, visible blood vessels, and uncomfortable flushing.
Traditional treatments include topical creams, oral medications, and light-based therapies, but results can be inconsistent, and symptoms often return.
The impact on self-esteem and quality of life is significant, highlighting the need for better solutions.
Researchers explored the potential of Tixel, a cutting-edge, non-laser thermomechanical device, to increase skin permeability.
The Tixel device uses controlled heat to gently disrupt the skin barrier, allowing for better absorption of topically applied treatments.
After Tixel treatment, botulinum toxin type A (commonly known as Botox®) is applied. Traditionally used for muscle relaxation, it can also reduce redness by blocking signals that trigger blood vessel dilation.
In a clinical study involving 16 patients, the combined treatment led to significant and sustained reductions in facial redness at 1, 3, and 6 months.
Patient-reported satisfaction was high, with no serious side effects reported.
Quality of life scores improved dramatically, confirming the treatment’s real-world benefits.
The Tixel-botulinum toxin treatment offers a promising new option for those who haven’t found relief with traditional rosacea treatments.
It’s safe, well-tolerated, and requires minimal downtime, making it an attractive option for busy professionals and those seeking fast, visible results.
If you’ve been struggling with persistent rosacea redness and flushing, the combination of Tixel and botulinum toxin could be the innovative solution you’ve been waiting for. This approach targets the problem at its source, offering not just temporary relief, but a significant improvement in skin health and confidence.
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