Growth factor induced therapy: The topical applications of AQ skin solutions after Aesthetic procedures

About Growth Factors

Growth factors are a group of proteins that stimulate the growth of specific tissues in the body. Growth factors play an important role in promoting cellular differentiation and cell division for all types of cells in the body! 
They are naturally found in the body, produced by the fibroblast which is a structure found in the skin, and production unfortunately declines with age, sickness, lifestyle etc. 

Who is an ideal candidate for our growth factor induced therapy (GFIT)? 

Indicated for the treatment of:
Anti-aging	Pigmentation
Skin renewal and rejuvenation	Hypo-pigmentation
Fine lines and wrinkles	Scars
Skin Crepiness (face and body)	Stretch marks
Dull, sallow skin	Dark circles
Rough texture and texture	Sagging skin around mouth – jowls and smokers lines
Acne – even active, cystic acne	Diabetic ulcers
Sun damage	Chronic wounds
Age Spots	Burns

What does the Growth Factor Induced Therapy do?

It accelerates Healing, Recovery and Restoration of the skin. Reduces inflammation and boosts the  body’s natural repair process with little to now downtime.

Benefits

• Safe for all skin types
• Fast Treatment time
• Little to no downtime
• Reduces 
  • signs of ageing
  • irritation from cosmetic procedures
  • Appearance of broken capillaries
  • Post-procedure inflammation
• Improves
  • Skin’s ability to repair itself
  • Stimulation of collagen production
  • Healthy circulation
  • Antioxidant activity
  • Cell renewal

The treatment in clinic 

We use the AQ Skin Solutions DermaStamp, which is a handheld device with 140 titanium needles to create channels into the skin for penetration of the AQ Recovery Serum and for collagen induction. Needle depths vary from 0.75mm to 2.5mm.
4 – 8 treatments is recommended to be performed 1 month apart, or as advised by your therapist.

AQ Recovery Serum

We use only the AQ Recovery serum for GFIT (Growth Factor Induced Therapy) treatments of the skin. It is a pharmaceutical grade product containing a high concentration, with the correct combination of natural human growth factors. It is designed to enhance the skin’s natural process of regeneration and repair by stimulating collagen production, promoting healthy circulation and increasing cellular renewal. 

The home treatment

• AQ Active Serum – Daily Topical System applied in the morning! 
  Enhance your body’s ability to defend itself. 
• AQ Eye Serum – Eye Rejuvenating System applied in the morning! 
  AQ’s solutions to ageing, tired eyes and dark circles. 

Frequently asked questions about Growth Factor Induced Therapy

What will happen with consultation? 

Prior to your treatment, we will do a full medical history and consultation to confirm suitability for the treatment. You will be asked to sign a consent form and complete a consultation form and tick-list. The procedure, its benefits and potential side effects will be explained to you. During this time, you are welcome to ask any questions you may have. You will be provided with verbal or written after care instructions. We will make a recommendation for home care to further enhance your results. 

What does the treatment entail? 

A DermaStamp is a handheld stamp device with 140 tiny needles to penetrate your skin at a precise level. The depth of the stamp used is determined by the condition being treated. This creates micro injuries that trigger your skin’s self-healing process into creating new collagen and restoring damaged skin tissues. The DermaStamp is combined with multi-award winning AQ Recovery Serum Growth Factors (Growth Factor Induced Therapy).

What results can I expect? 

You should be able to resume your normal daily activities immediately. Most patients notice a visible glow after the first session. Full effect may take up to three months due to the Growth Factor Induced Therapy that stimulates new collagen formation. Therefore, home care treatment is very important! 

How many treatment sessions do you recommend? 

A course of 4 – 8 treatments every 4 weeks is recommended on average – condition dependent. Once you have completed your initial course, you will benefit from having occasional follow-up treatments to maintain the results, while still keeping to the home treatment protocol. 

Is AQ GFIT painful? 

Even though the treatment is well tolerated, we do apply a topical anaesthesia before your treatment for your comfort.

What should I expect and do after a treatment?

Patients should be vigilant with their homecare product usage. The result is definitely affected by patient compliance. 
Do not wash or touch the treated area for 24 hours following your treatment.
Avoid the application of any products following the treatment for 24 hours, except Active or eye serum and SPF.