What is NCTF + HA
NCTF, New Cellular Treatment Factor, is Filorga's signature mesotherapy cocktail, a precisely formulated blend of 59 active ingredients including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, nucleic acids, and coenzymes, combined with non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid for immediate and sustained hydration. Injected into the superficial dermis across the face, this complex revitalizes skin at a cellular level, addressing dullness, dehydration, and the early signs of fatigue that no topical routine can fully correct.
Who is it for
NCTF + HA is for anyone whose skin has lost its natural luminosity, whether from cumulative sun exposure, chronic stress, seasonal dryness, or simply the gradual slowdown of cellular renewal that comes with age. It works equally well as a preventive treatment for those in their late twenties wanting to maintain skin quality and as a revitalization course for more mature skin that has lost elasticity and glow. It is suitable for the face, neck, décolletage, and hands, and pairs beautifully with other aesthetic treatments as part of a comprehensive skin programme.
What to expect from the session
After a topical anaesthetic cream is applied for twenty minutes, your practitioner will use a fine needle or mesotherapy gun to deliver the NCTF + HA cocktail through a series of micro-injections distributed evenly across the treatment area. The technique covers the entire face in a precise grid pattern, ensuring uniform delivery of the active complex. The full session takes approximately thirty to forty-five minutes. Immediately after, the skin may feel slightly flushed and show small injection points, both typically resolve within a few hours, leaving the complexion visibly refreshed.
Results timeline
The improvement in skin hydration and brightness is noticeable from the first session, with many patients describing their skin as looking rested and revived within twenty-four hours. The full cellular revitalization effect builds progressively over four to six weeks as the active ingredients stimulate fibroblast activity and collagen synthesis. The standard protocol consists of four sessions spaced one to two weeks apart, followed by monthly or quarterly maintenance sessions to preserve the results and continue stimulating the skin's regenerative processes over time.
Aftercare
Following your NCTF + HA session, it is advisable to avoid intense physical activity, saunas, and direct sun exposure for forty-eight hours. Small bruises or localized swelling at the injection sites may appear and will resolve naturally within two to three days. Makeup can generally be applied the following morning. Keeping the skin well moisturized and applying SPF50+ daily between sessions will maximize your results. Avoid retinol and active exfoliants for forty-eight hours post-treatment to allow the skin barrier to fully consolidate.
Why Cosmo Clinic
At Cosmo Clinic in Lisbon, NCTF + HA treatments are carried out by qualified aesthetic medicine doctors who design each protocol around your specific skin concerns, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals. We hold consultations in both Portuguese and English, welcoming patients from across Lisbon and internationally, and take the time to explain each step before we begin. Our clinic combines the precision of medical practice with an environment of understated elegance, because great skin care should feel as good as it looks.
