Sofwave is a non-invasive skin tightening treatment that uses ultrasound energy to stimulate your body’s own collagen and elastin production. It works below the surface of the skin, so there are no needles, no incisions and no recovery time.
The treatment delivers energy to the mid-dermis, the layer of skin just below the surface where collagen and elastin fibers live. Warming this layer to a precise temperature triggers the skin’s natural healing response, generating new collagen over the weeks and months that follow. A built-in cooling mechanism protects the outer layer of skin throughout the session, and skin temperature is monitored in real time.
The Hughes Center in Cherry Hill uses Sofwave to lift and firm the brow, neck, jawline and the area beneath the chin, to soften facial lines and wrinkles, and to improve the appearance of acne scars. Because the energy targets the dermis without breaking the skin’s surface, Sofwave is suitable for all skin types and tones.
A complete Sofwave session generally takes 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the areas being treated.
A topical numbing cream is applied beforehand for comfort. As the ultrasound energy is delivered, most patients feel a warm sensation on the skin.
There are no lingering sensations after treatment and no special aftercare is required. Most patients return to their normal routine immediately, including work, the gym and social plans.
Most patients need only one Sofwave treatment. Some may benefit from a second session depending on their skin and how their body responds.
Some patients notice a difference within a week. The natural collagen regeneration process can take up to 12 weeks, so improvement continues to build over that period.
Sofwave’s clinical evidence shows a significant effect lasting up to one year following a single treatment. For acne scars, the recommended protocol is one to three treatments spaced four to eight weeks apart.
Sofwave holds FDA clearance to improve facial lines and wrinkles, lift the eyebrow, lift lax tissue beneath the chin and on the neck, treat acne scars, and improve the appearance of skin laxity on the upper arms.
In Sofwave’s multi-center clinical studies, no bruising was reported, no device-related adverse events occurred, and no patients experienced pain or tenderness that delayed a return to normal activity.
Sofwave is designed for people with mild to moderate skin aging who want lifting and tightening without surgery. Your provider will confirm at your consultation whether Sofwave is the right treatment for your goals, or whether another Hughes Center treatment or a layered plan would serve you better.
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Sofwave uses Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam technology, or SUPERB. Multiple ultrasound beams fire in parallel with each pulse, which covers more tissue in less time than older single-beam devices.
The energy is focused at a fixed depth in the mid-dermis. Heating this zone creates controlled thermal zones that the body responds to by producing new collagen and elastin. As those fibers rebuild, the skin lifts and firms and the depth of fine lines and wrinkles softens.
The surface of the skin is never broken. An integrated cooling system protects the epidermis during the entire treatment, which is why there is no wound to heal and no downtime.
Skin above the eyes loses elasticity with age, which can make the brow sit lower and the eyes look tired. Sofwave tightens the skin in this area and produces a subtle lift that opens up the eye without surgery.
The neck is often the first place to show age. Sofwave firms crepey, loose skin along the neck and beneath the chin, sharpening the transition from jaw to neck and improving definition through the jawline.
Sofwave softens fine lines and wrinkles across the face by rebuilding the collagen that supports the skin. Results build gradually, which is what keeps them looking natural.
Sofwave is FDA-cleared to treat acne scars. In Sofwave’s clinical study, 97% of patients showed improvement in the appearance of their acne scars under blinded evaluation, and 88% of subjects reported an improvement themselves.
Sofwave received FDA clearance in 2023 to improve the appearance of skin laxity on the upper arms, offering a non-surgical option for loose skin caused by aging or weight loss.
Good candidates for Sofwave typically have mild to moderate skin laxity and want a firmer, more lifted look without surgery or injectables. The technology is suitable for all skin types and tones.
Sofwave may not be appropriate if you have an active skin infection or open wound in the treatment area, or an implanted device in the area to be treated. Pregnant and breastfeeding patients should wait. Your provider will review your history and goals during your complimentary consultation.
The Hughes Center has been a leading medical spa in Cherry Hill and South Jersey for years, and skin tightening is core to what we do. Sofwave sits alongside our other collagen-building treatments, and our providers will tell you honestly whether Sofwave is the right choice for your skin or whether a different treatment, or a combination, will get you a better result.
That is the Hughes approach. We build a plan around your face and your goals rather than selling you a single device. Sofwave pairs well with Botox, Dysport, fillers and collagen stimulators, and our team will map out the sequence that makes sense for you.
If you are considering Sofwave in Cherry Hill or South Jersey, schedule a complimentary consultation with The Hughes Center. Contact us today and let’s talk about what Sofwave can do for your skin.
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