An introduction to
NCTF® 135 HA
NCTF® 135 HA is an injectable skin booster that refreshes dull, tired and dehydrated skin. Often described as a multivitamin for the skin, it combines hyaluronic acid, which draws moisture into the skin, with vitamins, amino acids, minerals and antioxidants that help skin stay healthy. It is not a filler, so it will not change the shape of your face. Instead, it improves hydration, radiance and overall skin quality, and softens fine lines.
Overview
At The Repton Clinic we use NCTF® 135 HA because it nourishes the skin as well as hydrating it. Made by the French laboratory FILLMED®, it contains hyaluronic acid and more than 50 other ingredients. Dr Nisha carries out the treatment in our sterile clinical environment, using a series of tiny injections just beneath the surface of the skin. It improves skin quality rather than lifting the skin, and Dr Nisha will advise whether it is right for you.
Applications
- Dull, tired-looking skin that has lost its glow
- Dehydrated skin
- Fine lines and early wrinkles
- Skin that has lost some firmness and density with age
- Crepey skin on the neck, décolletage and hands
The most common area of treatment is the face, but NCTF® 135 HA can also be used on the neck, décolletage and hands.
Benefits
- A fresher, more radiant look soon after the first session, with skin quality improving over the course
- Non-surgical procedure, minimally invasive
- Quick sessions, taking around 30 minutes
- Minimal downtime: small bumps at the injection points usually fade within hours to a few days
- Results are maintained with a repeat course, usually twice a year
- Can be combined with medical grade skin care at home as part of a personalised skin plan
- Treatment Areas:Face, Neck, Décolletage and Hands
- Downtime:Minimal
- Skin Types:Fitzpatrick 1-6; all skin tones and types
- Initial Treatment Course:3 treatments x 2-3 weeks apart
- Regular Maintenance:Course repeated every 6 months
- Treatment Time:30 minutes
- Price:TBC
- clean face, no make-up
- avoid aspirin or anti-inflammatories taken by choice for 24 hours (do not stop prescribed medication)
- no alcohol for 24 hours
- history of cold sores: Dr Nisha may recommend an antiviral such as Zovirax from the day before until 7 days after
- small bumps normal
- mild redness, swelling or bruising possible
- do not touch for 6 hours, then mild cleanser and clean make-up
- no massaging
- no sauna, steam, swimming, hot showers or hard exercise for 24 hours
- no alcohol for 24 hours
- avoid strong sun and extreme temperatures, SPF 50 daily
- no laser, peel or microneedling on the area for 2–4 weeks
- drink plenty of water.
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
- allergy to any ingredient including hyaluronic acid, or severe allergies
- active inflammation or infection in the area
- active cold sore
- skin cancer in the area
- bleeding disorder or blood thinners
- isotretinoin in the past 12 months
- autoimmune condition or weakened immune system