Sofwave: Is This the Right Skin Tightening Treatment for You? > Plastic Surgery

Hello, I am Dr. Lee Jong-jin, head director of Ceramik Clinic.

If you are searching for Sofwave and reading this, you likely already know about alternatives like Ultherapy and Thermage, or someone has recommended this new device to you.

You're probably at a point where anticipation for this new technology meets the question, 'Will it really work for me?'

As a doctor, I don't recommend choosing a procedure simply because it's the 'latest technology'.

If you're curious about this treatment, I think it will be helpful to spend about 3 minutes reading this.

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① sofwave

While it falls under the umbrella of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), its mechanism of action differs from existing devices.

Existing HIFU devices focus energy like a 'dot' on a specific point in the skin.

Sofwave focuses on the dermis at a depth of 1.5mm, where collagen density is highest.

Using SUPERB™ technology.

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It uses 7 parallel beams to create uniform thermal coagulation points above 60°C over a wide area.

This is like laying a dense mesh over the entire dermis of the skin.

Ultimately, Sofwave doesn't forcibly pull the skin; instead, it rebuilds the loosened dermal structure caused by aging.

You can understand it as a method that improves fine lines and induces a fundamental elasticity effect that makes the skin firm.

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② Suitable Candidates vs. Conditions to Avoid

The conditions for recommending Sofwave are clear.

It is good for those who are concerned about fine lines and skin texture around the eyes, mouth, and neck, rather than deep sagging. ^^

It can be especially beneficial for those who want to improve elasticity while maintaining their existing facial contours without volume loss.

However, if there is severe sagging and excessive fat to the point where the entire facial line has collapsed,

Sofwave, which targets only the dermal layer, is insufficient.

For these individuals, treatments targeting the deeper SMAS layer or facial contouring should be prioritized.

<✨ Summary >

Category	✅ Recommended	❌ Not Recommended
Main Concern	Fine lines, skin texture, slight loss of elasticity	Severe skin sagging and excessive fat accumulation
Facial Volume	Those who are extremely concerned about volume loss and want to maintain existing volume	Those whose primary goal is 'facial slimming' through fat reduction
Expected Results	Those who expect natural elasticity recovery without surgery	Those who want dramatic lifting effects that appear immediately

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③ Pain

Perhaps 90% of the reason people hesitate to get lifting laser treatments is the 'pain'.

Sofwave has a fundamental difference from existing devices (Ultherapy, InMode, etc.) in terms of pain.

Reasons for severe pain with existing lifting devices

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The reason for the great pain of existing high-intensity lifting devices is because energy was delivered to the fascial layer or around the bones deep within the skin.

These points have a high concentration of nerves, so the pain was strongly amplified as 'vibration' or 'tingling'.

However, Sofwave was designed from the beginning not to touch the deepest target layer that causes pain.

Therefore, the pain is definitely less.

Sofwave has minimal epidermal damage, but as a procedure that uses energy, side effects cannot be completely ruled out.

It is natural to feel heat, redness, or slight swelling in the skin immediately after the procedure.

Most of these disappear within a few hours, but may persist for 1-2 days in people with sensitive skin.

'Realistic problems' that can occur if done incorrectly

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Beyond general redness or swelling,

You should focus on the realistic problems that arise when the procedure is performed incorrectly for your skin condition.

An attitude of insisting on 'unconditionally strong' energy to maximize the lifting effect can be detrimental.

For example, if someone with excessively thin skin receives high energy, it can cause temporary hollowness or unevenness.

Also, if energy is excessively applied to sensitive areas, temporary abnormal sensations can persist for several days, causing discomfort.

The information overflowing on the internet may not be entirely false.

However, in many cases, there is a tendency to exaggerate only the advantages of the procedure, leaning towards promotional language.

But lifting procedures are ultimately a matter of how well your skin's collagen and elastin respond.

Therefore, before the procedure, objectively assess your skin thickness, fat distribution, and degree of aging,

And make a careful decision.

Thank you.

Source :https://blog.naver.com/best_sseul/224026989947

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