The Sofwave™ Simple Solution
Collagen is the key to healthy, smooth, and youthful skin. However, aging causes a natural decrease in this skin protein, which is why lines, wrinkles, and loose skin develop on the face over time. Perfect Skin Center with locations in Tempe and Scottsdale, AZ, provides a unique and effective skincare treatment called Sofwave that reverses the effects of collagen loss and promotes tighter, smoother, and younger-looking skin.
What Is Sofwave?
Software is a skincare treatment that uses Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam technology to deliver an FDA-cleared treatment that lifts the eyebrows, tightens the skin on the face, neck, and submental area, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a safe treatment for patients with all skin types and tones and can be scheduled year-round to reverse collagen loss and improve skin volume and elasticity.
Smart yet simple skin treatment
Sofwave treatments are effective for patients who want to prevent, delay, and reverse collagen loss. Treatments are quick and safe for all skin types and rejuvenate the skin in a way that even the most effective collagen supplements and topical products cannot. Other treatment benefits include the following:
- Visible reduction in the appearance of lines and wrinkles
- Lifted eyebrows
- Increased collagen production
- Smoother and firmer skin
- Tighter skin below the chin and on the neck
- Healthier and younger-looking skin
How Does It Work?
This device uses proprietary Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam SUPERB technology to increase collagen production. During treatments, it delivers ultrasound energy into the mid-dermal tissue and increases the skin temperature to cause existing collagen fibers to contract while stimulating natural collagen production.
The device treats wrinkles as deep as 1.5 mm in the mid-dermis by heating the area and initiating a healing response called neocollagenesis. The body responds to the treatment by increasing and regenerating collagen, which visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and loose skin in the treatment area.
What Can Sofwave Treat?
We customize Sofwave treatments to address fine lines and wrinkles in different areas of the face. We also use it to target eyebrows that have begun to droop and have caused an aged appearance. It also lifts and tightens skin beneath the chin and on the neck while smoothing lines and wrinkles. We also use it to reduce cellulite in different body areas.
How Should I Prepare for My Treatment?
You won’t have to follow a long list of instructions to prepare for this treatment. Instead, you’ll just need to avoid sun exposure, care for your skin by using the right topical products, and drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated so it’s in the best condition before your treatment.
What Happens During the Treatment Process?
Before beginning the treatment, we’ll apply a topical anesthetic cream to your skin. Once it becomes numb, we’ll use the device to deliver precise amounts of ultrasound energy into the deeper layers. As the device passes across your skin, you may feel a warming sensation but won’t have to worry about any pain.
The device is also equipped with an integrated cooling mechanism that helps maintain a comfortable surface skin temperature while also preventing any damage to the superficial layers or the underlying structure below the dermis. Once your treatment is over, you can resume your normal daily activities.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Patients can expect the best results after undergoing one to two treatments. Once we evaluate your skin and learn more about your primary treatment goals and skin concerns, we will give you a better idea of what your treatment plan will look like.
How Long Does a Treatment Take?
Each treatment takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes to target the entire face and neck area.
When Will I See the Results?
Collagen production can take up to 12 weeks after treatment, but some patients see improvements in their skin in as little as one week after treatment. The best results are visible within the first three months and can continue to improve over time. Maintenance sessions can help you maintain an adequate collagen supply to prevent long-term collagen loss.
Is There Downtime?
There’s no downtime after a Sofwave treatment. You can resume all your normal daily activities after your treatment is complete. As with any professional skincare treatment, you must wear quality sunscreen daily after your session to prevent skin damage and accelerated aging. We can also make topical product recommendations that you can use between your treatments to maintain and extend your results with a targeted skincare regimen.
Is It Safe?
The Sofwave technology uses natural methods to stimulate collagen production without harming the surrounding or underlying tissue. Not only is the treatment safe, but it delivers clinical results after a quick, non-invasive treatment. You can feel confident proceeding with your treatment, knowing that it will not only improve the health and appearance of your skin but will do so without damaging the superficial or deeper layers.
Am I a Good Candidate?
The best candidates for Sofwave treatments are patients in their 30s and beyond who have noticed the early signs of aging. Patients with fine lines, wrinkles, and mild to moderate signs of aging make good treatment candidates.
It’s also an effective treatment option for younger patients who want to delay the need for a surgical procedure to reverse aging or older patients who can’t undergo an invasive treatment to address their skin concerns. An initial consultation is the first step in the treatment process, as it will help us confirm that the treatment is right for you.
Increase Natural Collagen Production and Restore Youthful-Looking Skin
If you’ve been taking oral collagen supplements and applying collagen-based creams to your skin but aren’t seeing the kind of results you’re hoping for, we can help you reverse aging and collagen loss with a customized Sofwave treatment plan. This treatment will reverse aging from the inside out by stimulating your body’s natural collagen production abilities so you can enjoy lasting results.