Sofwave in NYC

What is Sofwave?

Sofwave is an FDA cleared device that uses parallel beams of ultrasound energy to heat the middle layer of the skin, about 1.5 millimeters deep. That heat triggers new collagen and elastin, which gradually tightens and lifts skin. It is cleared for lifting the brows, the area under the chin and the neck, and for improving fine lines and wrinkles.

A built in cooling system protects the surface, so there are no needles, no incisions and no downtime. It is safe for all skin types.

What it treats

• Brow heaviness and hooding
• Jawline definition and early jowls
• Loose skin under the chin and on the neck
• Fine lines and crepey texture on the face
• Some practices also treat the arms, knees and stomach

What a session is like

• Before: no makeup on the treatment area, and no sunburn or tan.
• During: numbing cream is often applied. You feel quick pulses of heat that last a second each. A full face and neck takes about 45 minutes.
• After: mild redness for an hour or two. Makeup and normal life the same day.

Results

Some people notice a glow and slight tightening right away, but the real change builds over about three months as collagen forms. Most people need one session and come back once a year to maintain.

Sofwave vs Ultherapy vs Morpheus8

• Sofwave: mid dermis ultrasound, shorter sessions, usually less painful, no downtime.
• Ultherapy: deeper focused ultrasound that reaches the muscle layer surgeons lift in a facelift. More lift for heavier laxity, more discomfort.
• Morpheus8: radiofrequency microneedling. Better for texture and acne scars, with a few days of downtime.
• Many Manhattan practices combine them across a year.

Who is a good candidate

Sofwave suits people in their thirties to fifties with mild to moderate laxity who want a natural, gradual lift without downtime. Very loose skin may need a surgical consult. It is a strong choice before an event since there is nothing to hide afterward.