Factor4, or Autologous Anti-aging Serum is a highly concentrated and super-rich blood plasma containing four times more growth factors than any brand blood-rich injection product or treatment available on the market.
Factor4 treatment naturally stimulates your own collagen which benefits skin elasticity, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, significantly slows down the skin’s ageing process, reduces pores and scars and improves the overall skin’s texture – giving it a much more youthful look and feel.
Factor 4 is used to treat any of the following:
Preparation for the Factor4 treatment is fairly straight forward: reduce or avoid alcohol consumption the night before as this can dehydrate you and increase the risk of bruising during treatment. Consume half litre of water before you come in to ensure you are nicely hydrated when you have your blood taken.
You will require 3-4 treatments of Factor4, usually given at a 2-4 week intervals. In order to allow the required amount of plasma, four 10mL tubes will be taken followed by centrifugation, serum extraction, and filtration. The serum is portioned and stored ready for your next appointments. Factor4 is then used to treat your area of concern.
Factor4 is generated in technologically advanced tubing. Your blood is processed using advanced technology. The 6-9 hour incubating process separates and produces super concentrated growth factors from your blood plasma. The serum is then spun and filtered to purify and refine your plasma, making it four times richer.
Between 30-40mLs – in comparison this is a tenth less than what is taken when you give blood.
Arrive early to allow topical anaesthetic cream to be applied to the areas being treated. Before the topical cream is applied make up and any other facial products will be removed to allow for the topical cream to play its role. The topical cream is not mandatory, however, it is highly recommended as it makes for a more comfortable experience.
Each clinician has their own treatment applications ranging from blebs, threads, direct injection, micro-needling techniques. We will talk you through the process to make sure you are totally comfortable with all procedures.
Skin redness can persist for up to 24 hours – very occasionally this may last up to two days. You may also have mild bruising or swelling around the eyes and lips – as with any clinical procedure.
Factor4 is designed to have minimal interference to your daily life; the treatment itself also lasts up to one hour. Ensure you drink a little water to assist the skin’s hydration process. Once you leave the clinic please leave your skin application free for a minimum of 12 hours if possible.
We suggest you limit your physical activities after your treatment to avoid sweating or increasing the possibility of swelling or bruising. We also recommend to avoid wearing makeup or washing the treatment areas for 12 hours post treatment.
Factor4 is truly an autologous system and is not diluted with any liquids – keeping it free from additives or extra enzymes that the body has to process. It is completely natural and extremely rich in growth factors, allowing the new layering of collagen structures.