Most people start by comparing prices when looking into skin boosters, but what actually shapes the result is whether the product going into your face is genuine, and whether the specified dose is used in full. This article looks at NCTF 135HA, commonly known as the "Chanel injection", and the questions of authenticity and full dosing that are worth settling before any skin booster treatment.
What kind of product is NCTF 135HA
NCTF 135HA is a skin booster made by the French company Fillmed, with a development history running back to 1978.
It combines hyaluronic acid with 53 ingredients including vitamins and amino acids, and is formulated to support the activity of fibroblasts, which underpin skin health, while addressing hydration, nourishment and renewal together. It is also a product widely used in many countries.
One vial is 3cc, and the standard is to use all of it
An NCTF vial holds 3cc, and the product is designed on the premise that one whole vial is used per session. At Skinique Clinic it is a rule to show the sealed product before the treatment and to open it in front of you, so that you can see for yourself that the 3cc in the vial goes into the treatment in full, without dilution or splitting. If a clinic advertises an unusually low price, we suggest you make a point of checking whether the genuine product is opened in front of you and whether a whole vial is used on your face. In addition, Skinique Clinic issues Fillmed's certificate of authenticity after the treatment. The fact that the manufacturer set up a certification scheme at all is itself a sign that irregular practices exist in the market, and keeping the certificate leaves you with a written record that a genuine product was used.
What to check if the result felt underwhelming
If you have had this treatment and felt little change, the possibility that the product was diluted or that less than the full dose was used cannot be ruled out. NCTF is designed around a base course of three sessions, so it matters that the correct product is given at the full dose across successive sessions. That said, skin response and how much change is felt vary from person to person.
The three steps Skinique uses to support absorption
The NCTF treatment at Skinique Clinic runs in three steps. First, the fine needles of an auto MTS device create micro-channels while keeping surface damage to a minimum. Next, the Bellafect mode of the Bellasonic ultrasound device helps the ingredients reach the dermal layer. Finally, a cryo treatment supports the absorption of what remains while calming the skin. Unlike a roller-type MTS, an auto MTS also stimulates fibroblasts in its own right and prompts collagen production. The reason the absorption steps are layered with devices, rather than stopping at rubbing the product onto the surface, is that the same product can lead to different results depending on how it is absorbed.
The questions to ask before price
When choosing a clinic, we suggest looking first at whether they select the skin booster your skin actually needs, whether they use a genuine product at the full dose, and whether they have a process in place to support absorption. Detailed pricing can be found on the price guide.
Wrapping Up
NCTF 135HA, known as the "Chanel injection", is a skin booster that works on the foundations of the skin with 53 ingredients and hyaluronic acid, and much of the outcome comes down to genuine, full-dose use and the absorption process. Before comparing prices, check that the genuine product is unsealed in front of you and that a certificate is issued. If you would like to know which skin booster suits your skin, you can ask through a chat consultation about the direction suited to your skin.
This article was written by Dr. Park Tae-hyung, Head Doctor. He is the head doctor of Skinique Clinic and serves as an academic director of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Trichology. First published 21 April 2021 · Last reviewed 24 August 2026
This article is general medical information. Skin condition and response to treatment can vary from person to person. Whether to be treated, and how, should be decided through an in-person consultation.