Sofwave™ Facial Treatment

A good candidate for Sofwave is typically, those in their 30s and older who have mild to moderate skin aging. The potential patient should have some degree of fine lines and wrinkles. If a patient needs lifting in the eyebrow, submental, or neck areas Sofwave could help.

Sofwave’s unique, Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam Technology SUPERB™ generates heat at the right depth of 1.5mm in the mid-dermis. Additionally, there is an integrated cooling SofCool™ mechanism that protects the uppermost skin layer from burning. The impacted treatment zones stimulate a healing response, called neocollagenesis, which increases and regenerates the collagen in the skin, leading to the reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, and lifting of the eyebrow, submental, and neck areas.

As the ultrasound energy is delivered, patients may feel warmness of the skin. Treatment is comfortable simply by applying a topical anesthetic cream just prior to the treatment. Following treatment, there are no sensations and there is no need to apply special care on the skin. Patient may resume their daily care immediately post treatment.

The treatment itself is fast, taking approximately 20 – 60 minutes for the full face and neck region.

Immediate results can be seen as soon as 1 week following the treatment. However, the collagen regeneration process can sometimes take up to 12 weeks, so patients are expected to see ongoing improvements in 3 months after their treatment.

With Sofwave, most patients only need one treatment; however, some may benefit from an additional treatment, depending on their body’s physiological response to the treatment.

At 3 months, a majority of patients were marked as improved to very much improved following a single treatment session only. 72% of the patients were satisfied with their results and rated them as improved too very much improved. The safety profile was strong with no serious adverse events reported by study participants.

Sofwave is a great alternative for those who are not ready to take that extra step and undergo plastic surgery. The results will be more dramatic in a surgical procedure, but there are risks involved with a surgical procedure, with the anesthesia and the occurrence of scar tissue.

Sofwave may be combined with other treatment methods or may be done individually. BOTOX Cosmetic and injectable fillers are commonly combined to achieve a more dramatic effect than by itself. Virtually any procedure (even post or pre-surgery) may be combined with tissue tightening. Also, tissue tightening does not preclude you from having additional treatments in the future or undergoing surgery.

The cost of these procedures is based on the area being treated. Typically pricing begins at $1325 per treatment. Please call or text  847.459.6400 and schedule a cosmetic consultation to see if Sofwave is the best treatment for your concerns.

The Sofwave system is indicated for use as a non-invasive dermatological aesthetic treatment to improve facial lines and wrinkles for subjects aged 22 and older.

Contraindications

• Open wounds or lesions on the face and/or neck.
• Severe or cystic acne on the face and/or neck.
• Pacemakers and electronic device implants in the treated area.

Precautions

• Pregnant or planning to become pregnant, having given birth less than three months ago, and/or breast feeding. Presence of any active systemic or local infections.
• Presence of active local skin disease that may alter wound healing. History of chronic drug or alcohol abuse. Significant scarring in the area to be treated.
• Presence of a metal stent or implant in the facial area. On-going use of psychiatric medication.
• The Sofwave system has not been evaluated for use over various materials.
• Treatment is not recommended for use directly over areas with a dermal filler.
• Taking Isotretinoin or other retinoid within the past six months; taking psychiatric drugs, anti-platelet or anti-coagulants within the past six months.
• As per the physician’s discretion, any physical or mental condition which might make it unsafe for the patient.

Potential Adverse Events

Adverse events reported in the clinical evaluation of the Sofwave system were mild and transient in nature. They were limited to:

• Erythema: The treated area may exhibit erythema immediately following treatment. This typically resolves within several hours/days of treatment.
• Edema: The treated area may exhibit edema following
  treatment. This typically resolves within few several
  days of treatment.
• Pain: Moderate discomfort may be experienced during the
  treatment. Post procedure discomfort or tenderness
  is also possible.

Additional potential adverse events include: changes in skin pigmentation, ulceration/erosion and/or bruising.

No serious adverse events were observed during the clinical study evaluation of the Sofwave system.