Skin Needling
NCTF Needling
What makes NCTF Microneedling different?
Traditional microneedling focuses primarily on stimulating the skin’s natural collagen and renewal processes.
NCTF Microneedling takes the treatment one step further by combining Dermapen DP4 with NCTF Skin Booster, a revitalizing complex of hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids, minerals and antioxidants.
The combination targets hydration, radiance and overall skin quality, while still providing the collagen-stimulating benefits of microneedling.
NCTF vs. Classic Microneedling — Which Should I Choose?
Choose NCTF if your priority is hydration, radiance, and revitalized skin quality — the treatment infuses a cocktail of hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants while the skin is stimulated. Choose classic microneedling if your focus is texture, firmness, and scarring — a collagen-induction treatment that rebuilds the skin from within, with optional boosters (including NCTF) available.
Before & After Care
NCTF Microneedling · DP4
Before your treatment
- Avoid excessive sun exposure and tanning for 5–7 days
- Discontinue retinol and exfoliating acids 3–5 days prior
- Avoid waxing or other irritating treatments on the area for approximately 1 week
- Arrive with clean skin when possible
- Keep your skin well hydrated leading up to your appointment
After your treatment
- Avoid strenuous workouts, excessive heat, saunas and sweating for 24–48 hours
- Avoid retinol, exfoliating acids and other active skincare for 3–5 days
- Avoid makeup for the first 24 hours when possible
- Keep the skin hydrated and avoid picking, rubbing or exfoliating
- Apply SPF daily and minimize direct sun exposure
- Follow the personalized aftercare instructions provided by your specialist
Important note
Temporary redness, sensitivity, dryness or mild flaking may occur following treatment. Recovery varies depending on treatment intensity and individual skin response. Your specialist will provide personalized aftercare instructions based on your skin and treatment.
How the treatment works
From your skin analysis to your glow, here is how Mel's Glow unfolds at Cosmo.
Step 1 — Your skin analysis & consultation
We plan your glow together
Every Mel's Glow starts with a free consultation and a personalized skin analysis. We look at your skin, discuss your goals, and build your treatment plan together.
Step 2 — DP4 microneedling + NCTF
Deep hydration and renewal
After a numbing cream for comfort, the Dermapen DP4 creates calibrated microchannels and the NCTF Skin Booster is applied so it can penetrate deeper — to deeply hydrate, smooth, and revive radiance.
Step 3 — Endermolift finish & recovery kit
We maximize the glow
Your experience finishes with an Endermolift Face & Neck treatment to maximize the glow, and you leave with a complimentary Hale Derma take-home recovery kit (spray and mask) to support your skin as it renews.
FAQ
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You may notice improved hydration and radiance after just one treatment. For optimal and more progressive results, we typically recommend a series of 3–4 treatments, depending on your skin condition and goals.
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Downtime is generally minimal. Redness and sensitivity are common immediately after treatment and usually improve over the following days. Mild dryness or flaking may also occur as the skin recovers.
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A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment to maximize comfort. Most clients describe the treatment as very manageable, although sensitivity can vary depending on the area and treatment intensity.
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Many clients notice increased hydration and glow after their first treatment. Improvements in texture, firmness and overall skin quality develop progressively as the skin's natural renewal and collagen processes continue.
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Yes. NCTF Microneedling can be incorporated into a broader personalized skin treatment plan. Depending on your goals, your specialist may recommend complementary treatments and an appropriate treatment schedule.
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NCTF Microneedling can be suitable for a wide range of skin types. However, certain skin conditions, medications, pregnancy or recent treatments may be contraindications. Your specialist will assess your skin and medical history before treatment to ensure it is appropriate for you.
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NCTF is a skin booster — a revitalizing complex of hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants. During microneedling, it is applied so it can penetrate deeper through the microchannels, to deeply hydrate, smooth, and revive radiance.
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Mel's Glow is a complete skin-revitalizing experience valued at $735. It includes DP4 Microneedling with the NCTF Skin Booster, an Endermolift Face & Neck treatment, a complimentary Hale Derma take-home recovery kit (spray and mask), a skin analysis, and a personalized treatment plan.
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Classic microneedling focuses on stimulating the skin's natural collagen and renewal. NCTF microneedling does that too, and adds the NCTF Skin Booster — a revitalizing complex that targets hydration, radiance, and overall skin quality. Choose NCTF if your priority is hydration and glow; choose classic microneedling if your focus is texture, firmness, and scarring.
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Mel's Glow is valued at $735 and is available at an exclusive price of $499 with a promo code, for the first 30 bookings. If you prefer a single NCTF microneedling session without the full Mel's Glow experience, the NCTF Boost on our regular microneedling is $499 for face and neck.
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Endermolift is a gentle, non-invasive treatment for the face and neck that stimulates the skin to support firmness and radiance. In Mel's Glow, it finishes your experience to maximize the glow after microneedling and NCTF.
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Yes. Mel's Glow is a limited collaboration, available for the first 30 bookings only. Once those 30 spots are filled, the experience will no longer be available at the exclusive price.