Sofwave - Skin Lift & Tightening

Sofwave is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment that uses advanced ultrasound technology to stimulate collagen production. It effectively lifts and tightens the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a naturally youthful look.

Sofwave is a versatile treatment designed to target multiple areas of the face and neck for a lifted, more youthful appearance. Here are the specific areas Sofwave can effectively treat:

• Eyes + Forehead: Smooths fine lines and lifts the brows, creating a naturally elevated, open look to the upper face. Sofwave reduces hooded eyes and enhances eye contours for a refreshed, youthful appearance
• Cheeks: Tightens sagging skin in the midface area, restoring volume and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
• Peri oral + Submantle: Softens the appearance of deep smile lines around the mouth for a smoother look.
• Neck: Firms and tightens skin on the neck, addressing fine lines, crepey texture, and mild sagging.

Sofwave is designed to be a safe and effective option for treating these areas without impacting deeper structures, ensuring natural, non-invasive results that enhance facial contours and skin texture.

No, Sofwave does not cause sunken cheeks. The treatment targets the mid-dermis layer to stimulate collagen production and skin tightening, promoting natural firmness without affecting underlying fat or muscle, which helps maintain healthy, full-looking cheeks.

Sofwave delivers precise ultrasound energy to the mid-dermis layer of the skin, triggering collagen production and remodelling. This process lifts and tightens the skin over time, enhancing elasticity and reducing fine lines.

Prior to the treatment your skin will be cleansed and a layer of topical numbing cream is applied for 30-40 minutes. The Sofwave procedure typically lasts between 45-60 minutes, depending on the areas being treated.

Results from the Sofwave can be seen immediately due to heat and oedema created by the procedure. However, actual results will take 10-12 weeks like all other collagen-stimulating procedures like the HIFU or Thermage.

Treatment is comfortable simply by applying a topical anaesthetic cream just prior to the treatment. The cooling device at the tip of the ultrasound transducer also helps reduce discomfort. You may feel warmness of the skin as the ultrasound energy is delivered.

The majority of patients will only need one treatment, while others will benefit from an additional treatment. The number of treatments will depend on how much skin laxity you have and how you respond to the Sofwave treatment. Treatments can be repeated annually to maintain the results.

There is no real downtime from Sofwave. No bruising and no pain. The majority of  patients have no visible signs of the procedure immediately after completion.  You do not need to take time off from work, social activities, workouts, or even red carpet appearances.

Some patients may experience a bit of transient redness in the treatment area which may last up to an hour. 

Sofwave treatments are safe and the technology is FDA-cleared.

According to Sofwave’s clinical studies, its safety profile was excellent and there were no adverse events reported. Sofwave has the ability to measure and control skin temperature and comes with a cooling mechanism that protects the uppermost skin layer from burning. In other words, Sofwave accurately targets the thermal effect while providing optimal epidermal protection.

Sofwave is well suited for patients who have mild to moderate skin laxity of the face and neck. If you are looking for a no downtime alternative for skin tightening of the face and neck, then Sofwave may be for you. As always, it is highly recommended that you schedule an in-person consultation to determine which treatment will be best for you.