How important is practitioner skill for Sofwave?

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I am considering Sofwave and am trying to gauge how to select a practitioner and if there is a range of skill level when getting the treatment done. From my research it seems that it's pretty straight forward and if the practitioner is trained on the device, the technology does the work, is that true? Or does skill and experience come more into play?

Michelle Zweifler, MD · Answer

As a plastic surgeon, I like to perform the Sofwave on my patients focusing on their aesthetic concerns and my knowledge of anatomy.  Initial consultation is important to help determine patient goals, examine who is a candidate and discuss realistic expectations.

Lisa Vuich, MD · Answer

Thanks for your excellent question. Practitioner skill can certainly affect the results from a Sofwave treatment, though it is still a safe treatment even in inexperienced hands. The practitioner needs to ensure that the energy is delivered evenly so that the result too is even. Also, they have the ability to select different temperature settings (within a certain range) depending on the area being treated. And, importantly, they are making a decision about the number of passes they are doing (between 2 and 4) according to the client's needs. A 2 pass treatment will not produce as much collagen as a 3 to 4 pass treatment, but not everyone 'needs' 4 passes. So, this is really not just "plug and play" so to speak. It is customized to the client's needs and thus practitioner skill does come into play in terms of delivering the very best experience and outcome.

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