Medical Aesthetics
NCTF Skin Booster in Portugal
Skin revitalisation in Lisbon for UK patients using NCTF 135HA by Filorga, a concentrated injectable cocktail of over 50 active ingredients that nourishes skin cells, stimulates collagen and restores deep hydration and luminosity.
With no downtime and sessions as short as 15 minutes, NCTF is one of the most practical skin quality treatments available, equally effective as a standalone programme or as an enhancer alongside other aesthetic treatments.
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What is NCTF?
NCTF, New Cellular Treatment Factor, is an injectable skin booster developed by Filorga, one of the leading names in aesthetic medicine. NCTF 135HA contains over 50 active ingredients in a single formulation: vitamins, amino acids, coenzymes, minerals, antioxidants and non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, all working in combination to nourish, hydrate and regenerate the skin from within.
Unlike fillers or biostimulators, NCTF does not add volume or focus on structural remodelling. Its purpose is cellular nutrition, delivering the building blocks that skin cells need to function optimally, produce collagen and elastin, and maintain hydration. The result is an improvement in skin quality that is visible and progressive: brighter, firmer, more even skin with reduced fine surface lines.
NCTF can be administered by microinjection directly into the dermis, or using a technique that distributes the product across the skin surface. The approach is selected based on the area being treated and the patient's sensitivity. No anaesthetic is required for most patients, and the entire session takes approximately 15 minutes.
What NCTF addresses
- Dull, lacklustre skin: the most common presentation
- Dehydration and loss of skin plumpness
- Fine surface lines and early wrinkles
- Uneven skin tone and pigmentation
- Under-eye circles and delicate periorbital skin
- Acne-related skin changes
- Dark spots
Treatment Approach
Prevention and Enhancement at Every Age
For Younger Skin
For patients in their twenties and thirties, NCTF acts as nutritional support, supplying the micronutrients and hyaluronic acid that natural production begins to decline from age 25. Used preventatively, it maintains skin quality and hydration before visible signs of ageing become established, building a stronger foundation for skin health long-term.
For More Mature Skin
For patients in their forties and beyond, NCTF works as an effective standalone treatment for skin quality improvement and as a powerful adjuvant alongside other treatments, enhancing the results of biostimulators, fillers, microneedling or surgical procedures by maintaining the cellular environment in optimal condition.
Combined with Other Treatments
NCTF pairs particularly well with microneedling and superficial chemical peels, both of which increase skin permeability and allow the active ingredients to penetrate more deeply and work more effectively. Your clinician may recommend combining treatments at the same session or scheduling them together for enhanced results.
The Treatment
What to Expect
During the Session
The skin is cleansed and NCTF is administered by microinjection or surface distribution across the face and neck, including the delicate eye area. Sessions take approximately 15 minutes. Most patients experience only mild, brief discomfort, anaesthetic cream is available for more sensitive patients if required.
Immediately After
Mild redness at the injection sites is normal and typically resolves within minutes to a few hours. There is no meaningful downtime, most patients return to their normal routine the same day. Makeup is avoided on the day of treatment, and sun exposure, saunas and intense exercise are avoided for 24–48 hours.
Results Timeline
A first improvement in skin luminosity and hydration is typically visible within three days of the first session. Results build cumulatively with each treatment, the skin quality improvement deepens with successive sessions. With regular treatment every six weeks, results can be sustained for up to two years.
For UK Patients
Fitting NCTF Around Visits to Lisbon
NCTF is one of the most straightforward treatments to combine with a visit to Lisbon. Sessions take just 15 minutes, require no anaesthetic or preparation time, and have no downtime. You can have treatment and continue with your day immediately. Flying home the same day is entirely appropriate.
For UK patients who visit the clinic for a surgical consultation or procedure, an NCTF session can easily be added to the same appointment. For those who come specifically for medical aesthetics, NCTF is often combined in a single visit with complementary treatments such as microneedling or biostimulators.
Maintenance sessions every six weeks are ideal but not always practical for patients travelling from the UK. Your clinician can advise on a modified schedule suited to your availability, spacing sessions further apart is possible, and the cumulative benefit of each session is retained even when the ideal interval is extended.
NCTF
Are You a Suitable Candidate?
Your skin feels dull, dehydrated or lacklustre, NCTF is particularly effective for patients whose primary concern is overall skin quality and radiance
You want a treatment with no downtime that fits easily into a working schedule, including a short visit to Lisbon
You are looking for a preventative treatment to maintain skin quality from your twenties or thirties onwards
You want to enhance the results of other aesthetic treatments, NCTF is an effective complement to biostimulators, fillers, microneedling and post-surgical skin care
You are in good general health, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have no active skin infections or known allergy to any component of the formulation
NCTF is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, in the presence of active skin infections, autoimmune conditions, or a known tendency to keloid scarring. Patients who have recently undergone aggressive dermatological treatments should discuss timing with their clinician before proceeding.
Your Journey
From First Enquiry to Treatment
Initial Consultation
Your consultation, in person in Lisbon or Oxford, or via video call, covers your skin concerns, goals, medical history and current skincare routine. Your clinician will assess your skin condition, confirm suitability and recommend the most appropriate session frequency and any combination treatments.
Treatment Planning
A personalised plan is agreed, including the areas to be treated, the administration technique and the session schedule. For UK patients, sessions are planned around your visits to Lisbon. Your clinician will help you design a practical schedule that maximises results within your travel availability.
First Session
The skin is cleansed and NCTF is administered across the treatment areas in approximately 15 minutes. You will leave the clinic with at most mild, brief redness. A first improvement in skin luminosity and hydration is typically noticeable within three days.
Subsequent Sessions
Sessions every six weeks build the cumulative benefit progressively. Each session deepens the cellular nutrition effect, improving skin quality, hydration and radiance with each treatment. The improvement is natural-looking and never alters facial expression or features.
Long-Term Maintenance
With regular treatment, results can be sustained for up to two years. Your clinician will recommend a maintenance schedule based on your skin's response, your age and any complementary treatments you are having alongside NCTF.
Important Information
Risks and Considerations
NCTF is one of the best-tolerated injectable treatments available, with a strong safety profile across a wide range of patients and skin types. Serious adverse effects are rare.
- Mild redness at injection sites: typically resolves within minutes to a few hours
- Minor swelling: occasional, transient
- Small bruises: uncommon; resolve within a few days
- Temporary skin sensitivity: normal immediately after treatment
- Allergic reaction: rare; the multi-ingredient formulation means allergy to one component is possible, though uncommon. Your medical history is reviewed before treatment
- Infection: very uncommon with sterile injection technique
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does NCTF contain?
NCTF 135HA contains over 50 active ingredients including vitamins, amino acids, coenzymes, minerals, antioxidants and non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid. These work synergistically to nourish skin cells, stimulate collagen and elastin production, and restore deep hydration and luminosity progressively with each session.
How many sessions are needed?
Sessions are recommended every six weeks. The number of sessions depends on your skin condition and goals. Visible improvement is typically noticeable from three days after the first session, with cumulative benefits building with each subsequent treatment. With regular treatment, results can be sustained for up to two years.
Is there any downtime after NCTF?
There is no meaningful downtime. Mild redness at the injection sites typically resolves within minutes to a few hours. Makeup should be avoided on the day of treatment, and sun exposure and intense exercise avoided for 24–48 hours. Most patients return to normal activities immediately.
Who is NCTF most suitable for?
NCTF works across a wide age range. For younger patients it acts as nutritional support and prevention, maintaining skin quality before signs of ageing become visible. For more mature skin it is an effective complement to other treatments, enhancing results and improving overall skin condition. It is particularly recommended for dull, dehydrated skin and fine surface lines at any age.
How is NCTF different from hyaluronic acid fillers?
NCTF contains non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, a liquid form that hydrates and nourishes tissue without adding structural volume. Hyaluronic acid fillers use cross-linked HA, which creates a gel that adds volume and shape to specific areas. NCTF is a skin quality treatment; fillers are a structural and volumising treatment. The two serve different purposes and are often used together as part of a comprehensive approach.
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