I keep reading that Sofwave is intended for lifting the eyebrows, neck, and chin, but my derm is recommending it for tightening the lower face. Is Sofwave any more effective for facial tightening than any of the other, less expensive devices (Opus plasma, Deka SmartXide Dot, etc)? If the tightening effect is only due to collagen production, is there really a benefit to using Sofwave over other treatments on the lower face?
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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...
Thanks for your question. Sofwave produces an excellent amount of collagen in the skin per session, making it a great treatment but also anti-aging/preventative measure. However, it does not resurface/exfoliate in the way that laser treatments do. So, you will see smoothing and tightening but I...
Thanks for your question. There is no mechanism by which Sofwave treatments would increase the risk of skin cancer. Microfocused ultrasound has been used on the skin since at least the early 2000's when Ultherapy was being studied (it got FDA approved in 2009). Sofwave was released in Israel in...
