Dr Koch now offering Sofwave for Non-Invasive Skin Tightening and Lifting

HOW DOES SOFWAVE WORK?

The depth for treating wrinkles is 1.5mm in the mid-dermis.  The Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam technology generates heat at this exact depth in the mid-dermis. Additionally, there is an integrated cooling mechanism Sofcool ™ that protects the uppermost skin layer from burning.

The impacted treatment zones stimulate a healing response, called neo-collagenases, which increases and regenerates the collagen in the skin, leading to the reduction in fine lines and wrinkles.

HOW IS SOFWAVE BETTER THAN OTHER EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES?

Today there are various energy-based technologies designed to treat facial lines and wrinkles. Aggressive options (such as certain lasers) can cause significant damage to the skin surface, leading to a long healing period, considerable downtime and may have a high risk of side effects. 

Gentler, non-invasive solutions (such as IPL and noninvasive RF) have shown limited efficacy, and in most cases, require multiple treatments.

Sofwave’s unique technology enables the controlled delivery of energy, in terms of amount and location, while protecting the skin surface with an integrated cooling mechanism. Even better, there is no downtime.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?

Typically, the treatment protocol calls for 1-2 treatments, depending on the patient’s skin condition.

WHAT DOES THE SOFWAVE TREATMENT FEEL LIKE?

As the ultrasound energy is delivered, you may feel warmness of the skin. Treatment is comfortable simply by applying a topical anesthetic cream just prior to the treatment. Following the treatment, there are no sensations and there is no need to apply special care on the skin. Daily care can be resumed immediately post treatment.

WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO SEE RESULTS?

The collagen regeneration process can sometimes take up to 12 weeks, so patients are expected to see ongoing improvements in the 3-month period after their treatment.

In Sofwave’s clinical trials, results have been shown in as little as, post one treatment.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS WITH SOFWAVE?

Sofwave is a non-invasive treatment for skin tightening. Clinical trials have shown the technology to be effective and safe.

Immediately post treatment, the skin may appear slightly red with limited swelling for up to a few hours post treatment.

For more questions visit Sofwave FAQ 

Contact Koch Facial Plastic Surgery today for a complimentary consultation.

Author

R James Koch MD Dr. R. James Koch is a Stanford-trained, double Board-Certified facial plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Koch completed a fellowship in Advanced Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University, where he subsequently became Director of that same fellowship and also held the positions of Associate Professor, Director of the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, and Director of the Wound Healing Laboratory. Best known for minimally invasive procedures such as the in-office facelift, eyelift, and laser procedures, he has trained the most physicians in the in-office facelift in the country.