Sofwave is the newest FDA-approved skin tightening treatment (it was originally cleared in 2019 for the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles and more recently in November of 2021 for lifting above the eyebrows, under the chin, and the neck tissue).It's getting a lot of buzz for a few reasons: It's non-invasive, there's little to no pain, there's zero downtime, and you only need one treatment to see results. 

A good candidate for Sofwave™ is typically, those in their 30s and older who have mild to moderate skin aging. The potential patient should have some degree of fine lines and wrinkles.

The in-office treatment is a form of ultrasound technology that produces heat below the surface of your skin to naturally create new collagen. With high-frequency ultrasound, the goal is to cause coagulation of tissue.

Coagulation in the skin can be thought of as a temporary injury. This temporary injury leads to a contraction of tissues (aka bringing the fibers closer together) and then a powerful stimulation of collagen and elastin production that peaks at around three to six months.

Sofwave™ is FDA cleared for lifting the skin above the eyebrows, chin and neck, lower face and jowls, crepey arms, and reduction of the appearance of cellulite,  and reduction of  fine lines and wrinkles. Sofwave can be considered for any area where you have skin laxity and sagging. Other parts of the body that has responded well to Sofwave include loose skin of the abdomen, crepey chest, upper thighs, and loose skin above the knees.

Immediate results can be seen as soon as 1 week following the treatment. However, the collagen regeneration process can sometimes take up to 12 weeks, so patients are expected to see ongoing improvements in 3 months after their treatment.

At 3 months, a majority of patients were marked as improved to very much improved following a single treatment session only. 72% of the patients were satisfied with their results and rated them as improved to very much improved. The safety profile was strong with no serious adverse events reported by study participants.

Today there are various invasive surgical options designed to treat facial lines and wrinkles. Yet, the need for non-invasive aesthetic treatments with proven efficacy, safety, and minimal downtime, are still unfulfilled. The more aggressive options can cause damage to the upper skin, which in turn, requires a long healing period and considerable downtime. Also, there is a higher risk of side effects, including discoloration and discomfort Sofwave's™ unique technology enables the controlled delivery of energy, in terms of amount and location, while protecting the skin surface with an integrated cooling mechanism, without the interruption to your daily routine.

Before a Sofwave procedure, a topical anesthetic cream is applied to your skin so you feel more comfortable while experiencing what is, for most patients, a tolerable level of discomfort as the ultrasound energy is delivered.

Following the procedure, there is little to no remaining discomfort, and you can go right back to your activities. Sofwave treatments take about 45 minutes for a smaller areas, making it possible to have a treatment over your lunch hour and then return to work with your skin fully refreshed!