Sofwave Lifting Effects and How Long They Last: How It Differs from Ulthera

Sofwave lifting,

Do you need to pull hard for it to be effective?

Isn’t stronger pulling

what makes it work better?

I hear this question a lot,

but when you look at the actual structure of the skin, the results of lifting are

not determined simply by pulling the skin with strong energy.

A large part of skin elasticity comes from

the collagen structure and density of the dermis.

So recently, instead of methods that strongly contract the deeper layers of the skin,

lifting devices that restore the dermal environment itself are also drawing attention.

One of them is Sofwave.

Ultrasound lifting targeting the 1.5 mm dermis

When talking about lifting devices,

a commonly compared device is Ulthera.

Ulthera stimulates the SMAS layer, which is deeper than the skin,

and works by contracting the tissue.

In contrast, Sofwave

delivers energy centered on the dermis about 1.5 mm beneath the skin,

focusing on collagen regeneration and improving skin density.

The energy delivered simultaneously from seven transducers

creates a uniform thermal coagulation zone in the dermis, inducing collagen regeneration.

In this process,

new collagen and elastin form inside the skin,

and over time the skin’s density and elasticity gradually improve.

In other words, the difference between Ulthera and Sofwave is that

although both belong to the lifting category,

they work on different layers, so their uses are also different.

That is why, in actual treatment,

the most suitable device is chosen based on skin thickness, fat layer, and elasticity.

An important feature of Sofwave is

that its energy does not go deeply into the fascia layer or fat layer.

Therefore, for people with little facial fat,

the concern about hollow cheeks or excessive lifting changes is relatively lower.

For this reason, Sofwave is better described not as a

"strong pulling lifting" treatment,

but as a dermal remodeling procedure that helps make the skin itself healthier.

Seven heat columns, wide and even energy delivery

Another feature of Sofwave is

its energy structure, which forms seven cylindrical heat columns at the same time.

While conventional ultrasound devices

deliver energy in point form,

Sofwave stimulates a wider area more evenly.

This structure helps efficiently induce collagen regeneration in the dermis while also reducing stimulation on the skin surface.

In addition, the device is equipped with a cooling system,

which is designed to reduce thermal damage to the skin surface during treatment.

So in actual practice, it is relatively stable even for areas with thin and sensitive skin such as

• around the eyes

• around the mouth

• the jawline

• neck wrinkles

Skin changes that improve naturally

After a Sofwave procedure,

there may be a slight feeling of heat or tightness,

but for most people it can be done without anesthesia.

Right after the procedure, mild redness or a tingling sensation may appear, but in most cases it disappears within a few hours.

A characteristic of this device is

that the changes appear gradually over time.

Even immediately after treatment, the skin may feel slightly tighter,

but the main improvement in elasticity often begins about 2 to 3 weeks later and appears gradually over several weeks.

For fine lines around the eyes,

a softened jawline,

or neck wrinkles,

there are many people who say,

"Every time I look in the mirror, it feels like my face is becoming more defined."

There are many different types of lifting devices, such as Ulthera, Thermage, and Sylfirm,

and some devices strongly stimulate the fascia layer

while others focus on improving the skin environment centered on the dermis.

Among them, Sofwave is a device focused on restoring dermal elasticity and skin density.

So what matters is not

• the device name, but

• current skin thickness

• elasticity condition

• fat layer structure

• desired direction

This kind of comprehensive evaluation of various factors is important.

Even with the same lifting treatment,

ultrasound lifting may be suitable for one person,

while in another case radiofrequency lifting may be the better choice.

I believe that choosing a method that matches the skin condition

is the most important standard for creating natural and stable changes.

Thank you for reading this long post.

This was Director Park of Relive.

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