Our clients always ask which treatments really work. We all want instant gratification, but can be scared by new technologies or procedures that might seem invasive or extreme. Our Factor4 treatment is one of our favourites, as it gives fantastic results while utilising some of the industry’s best technology to give the skin the TLC it really needs.

About the treatment

This treatment is often referred to as the vampire facial and talk of it spread like wildfire across the internet after Kim Kardashian shared the process on her social channels. Factor4 is one of our best anti-ageing offerings, with technology allowing a clinician to use the proteins from your blood to help rejuvenate the skin, giving it the ultimate boost and refresh.

What does it do?

The biggest benefits of Factor4 are the renewal and rejuvenation of the skin’s surface, which helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Improved elasticity gives the skin a boost that can also reduce pore size and scars, as the skin texture improves and gives a more youthful appearance overall. Factor4 has also been used to help the appearance of stretch marks.

How does it work?

The thought of using your own blood for a facial treatment might make some queasy, but we simply take a small sample that is then incubated, spun and filtered to produce a highly concentrated serum. The serum is four times richer in growth factor than the original blood, which is where Factor4 gets its name.

Your skin is then micro-needled in a painless and minimally invasive process that barely breaks the skin’s surface. The skin begins its healing process, during which it releases growth factors stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. We then use your own Factor4 serum, applying it to the skin to further increase the collagen and elastin production.

About the Factor4 serum

Factor4 applied to the skin is a pure serum – nothing else is added once the blood has been spun and filtered. It is high in growth factors and cytokines (small proteins that affect cell signalling). This is what is called an autologous conditioning serum (ACS).

Some clients are concerned about the extraction of blood, but we take a maximum of 50ml. The resulting serum is portioned and frozen, and we’ll usually get enough for four treatments.

What is the downtime?

You’ll see some effects after your Factor4 treatment – skin redness can persist for 24 to 48 hours after treatment. There can also be mild bruising and swelling of the delicate skin around eyes and lips, but after 48 hours there should be minimal evidence of the procedure.

We also recommend limiting exercise and sweating, and washing your face, for 12 hours after treatment. During the following three to five days, the skin should be moisturised three to five times a day as it may become drier (this is completely normal).

How quickly will I see results?

You will enjoy instant results with this treatment, however we recommend a course of at least four – one every five to 10 days – to get best results.

FAQs

What parts of my body can I treat with Factor4?

Most people have Factor4 on the face, but it can also be used on the décolletage, neck, forearms, stomach, inner thigh and backs of hands, which all benefit from skin rejuvenation.

How painful is it?

Micro-needling is a relatively pain-free process, but some clients prefer to apply a topical anaesthetic cream in advance. Discuss this with your clinician before your treatment.

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The planning process for a wedding can seem never-ending – there’s the guest list, the dress, the flowers… Finally, it all comes together to create the perfect day. But just as important as those details is the bride’s confidence – she needs to look and feel her best.

The preparation of your body and skin starts long before the week of the wedding and we love working with brides to help them achieve their goals ahead of their trip down the aisle.

So, what do we recommend for a blushing bride-to-be? We develop an individualised treatment plan for every client at The Harley Clinic, but some of the most common, pre-wedding treatments are those that help to get skin in top condition, as well as any that help boost body confidence.

“CoolTech has been increasingly popular among brides coming into clinic,” says Jacqui Shackles, our CoolTech expert.

“We can do cellulite treatments, too. Those slinky dresses show all the sins, so brides these days are looking at every option to get themselves feeling body confident.

“CoolTech is fantastic because it is a permanent fat-removal solution. It freezes fat cells, which are then eliminated from the body, and you’re left with a smoother line. It’s fantastic for those tough spots like tuckshop arms, bra bulge and outer thighs – all common problem areas when picking out the perfect wedding gown.”

The most common reason brides visit The Harley Clinic is to get their skin in peak condition for the wedding day.

“We all know make-up artists are magicians, but there are only so many tricks they have up their sleeves to cover bad skin,” says dermal specialist Mignonne Malan.

“We like to help get the canvas in top condition, so the make-up is simply a finishing touch.

“We can absolutely go with the standard treatments, like facials, microdermabrasion, LED light therapy, fillers and injectables, which all offer great results. But we want to help brides get the wow factor and can recommend some more advanced treatments that completely change the game.

“Factor4, often referred to as the vampire facial – yes, like the one Kim Kardashian had – is an advanced, targeted anti-ageing treatment. It helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pores and scars, as well as create a better skin texture and more youthful appearance overall. It’s one of our best treatments.”

With Factor4 we work with the proteins in your own blood, incubating, spinning and filtering it to create a highly concentrated, powerful serum. We then micro-needle the skin surface and administer the serum, which releases its own growth factors. This stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, and helps rejuvenate the skin.

The other treatment brides often consider is the Ultraformer III. In short, this treatment offers the benefits of a non-invasive face lift.

“The Ultraformer III tightens skin and activates the muscles below the surface,” says Mignonne.

“It also helps to improve skin tone and texture. We are able to tailor this treatment to individual needs and ensure a bride looks 100 per cent natural but far more radiant on her big day.”

These procedures aren’t quick options, though. We recommend beginning your treatment program as early as possible to ensure you’re confident with it and to give yourself plenty of time to get the best result.

Call us today to book a consultation, and one of our clinicians will help map your trip to total confidence as you head down the aisle.

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Our clients always ask which treatments really work. We all want instant gratification, but can be scared by new technologies or procedures that might seem invasive or extreme. Our Factor4 treatment is one of our favourites, as it gives fantastic results while utilising some of the industry’s best technology to give the skin the TLC it really needs.

About the treatment

This treatment is often referred to as the vampire facial and talk of it spread like wildfire across the internet after Kim Kardashian shared the process on her social channels. Factor4 is one of our best anti-ageing offerings, with technology allowing a clinician to use the proteins from your blood to help rejuvenate the skin, giving it the ultimate boost and refresh.

What does it do?

The biggest benefits of Factor4 are the renewal and rejuvenation of the skin’s surface, which helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Improved elasticity gives the skin a boost that can also reduce pore size and scars, as the skin texture improves and gives a more youthful appearance overall. Factor4 has also been used to help the appearance of stretch marks.

How does it work?

The thought of using your own blood for a facial treatment might make some queasy, but we simply take a small sample that is then incubated, spun and filtered to produce a highly concentrated serum. The serum is four times richer in growth factor than the original blood, which is where Factor4 gets its name.

Your skin is then micro-needled in a painless and minimally invasive process that barely breaks the skin’s surface. The skin begins its healing process, during which it releases growth factors stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. We then use your own Factor4 serum, applying it to the skin to further increase the collagen and elastin production.

About the Factor4 serum

Factor4 applied to the skin is a pure serum – nothing else is added once the blood has been spun and filtered. It is high in growth factors and cytokines (small proteins that affect cell signalling). This is what is called an autologous conditioning serum (ACS).

Some clients are concerned about the extraction of blood, but we take a maximum of 50ml. The resulting serum is portioned and frozen, and we’ll usually get enough for four treatments.

What is the downtime?

You’ll see some effects after your Factor4 treatment – skin redness can persist for 24 to 48 hours after treatment. There can also be mild bruising and swelling of the delicate skin around eyes and lips, but after 48 hours there should be minimal evidence of the procedure.

We also recommend limiting exercise and sweating, and washing your face, for 12 hours after treatment. During the following three to five days, the skin should be moisturised three to five times a day as it may become drier (this is completely normal).

How quickly will I see results?

You will enjoy instant results with this treatment, however we recommend a course of at least four – one every five to 10 days – to get best results.

FAQs

What parts of my body can I treat with Factor4?

Most people have Factor4 on the face, but it can also be used on the décolletage, neck and backs of hands, which all benefit from skin rejuvenation.

Factor4 is a popular treatment for joints, helping those with sports injuries or even arthritis. The treatment is also used to help Erectile Dysfunction and Vaginal Rejuvenation. All variations of the Factor4 regeneration treatment are available at The Harley Clinic from the team of medical experts.

How painful is it?

Micro-needling is a relatively pain-free process, but some clients prefer to apply a topical anesthetic cream in advance. Discuss this with your clinician before your treatment.

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