Looking for a non-surgical way to tighten sagging skin and reduce age lines? Sofwave may be the solution you’ve been searching for. This FDA-cleared non-invasive treatment revitalizes aging skin, turning back the clock on laxity and wrinkles. Find out more during a consultation at Prosilience Studio in Boston.
What Is Sofwave?
Sofwave is an ultrasound-energy-based treatment that lifts and tightens drooping skin on the face and body. It can address a wide range of areas and is commonly used to treat the eyebrows, neck, and submental region (the area below the chin).
This state-of-the-art treatment modality uses Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam (SUPERB™) technology. It emits high-frequency, low-divergence ultrasound energy waves to heat the middle of the dermis, which is the skin layer below the superficial skin layer (the epidermis).
Applying this heat triggers the body’s natural healing response, which causes the dermis’s fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin. These proteins are responsible for the skin’s structure and elasticity.
During this treatment, Sofwave protects the epidermal layer using SofCool**™** technology. This technology emits cooling energy to lower the skin’s temperature.
With a larger supply of collagen and elastin, the skin becomes tighter and more hydrated. This results in wrinkle-free skin that looks firmer and more youthful.
Best Candidates for Sofwave
The ideal candidates for Sofwave treatments in Boston are:
- Looking to address mild to advanced sagging
- Looking to address shallow to moderate wrinkles
- Ages 22 and older
- In good overall health
- Interested in avoiding surgical procedures
- Interested in avoiding prolonged downtime/recovery time
This treatment option is safe for all skin types and tones. Patients with electronic implants, such as pacemakers, must bring this up during their consultation. Patients with cystic acne or open wounds must fully address these issues before being eligible for Sofwave treatments.
Your Sofwave Consultation
During a Sofwave consultation at our Arlington, MA, facility:
- You’ll meet with Dr. Crawford, who will ask you about your medical history. This will include questions about current medications, pre-existing conditions, allergies, and past treatments.
- You’ll be asked about your aesthetic goals for your Sofwave treatment. Dr. Crawford will set realistic expectations in terms of achievable results.
- Dr. Crawford will perform a skin assessment to ensure that you are a good candidate for Sofwave.
- They will explain the details of the treatment process, walking you through it from start to finish. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
The Treatment Session
The time required for a Sofwave treatment session depends on the areas being treated. For full face and neck treatment, the session will take about 30 to 45 minutes to complete.
Each treatment will be prepared and tailored to each patient. This will ensure a comfortable and pain-free session for the patient.
As the topical anesthetic takes effect, the Sofwave device will be calibrated to the proper energy level for the patient’s skin type and aesthetic needs. Once the skin is numbed, the cream will be removed from the skin. Ultrasound gel will then be administered.
Next, the device will be passed evenly across the skin of the treatment region, emitting ultrasound waves. At first, the energy will be set to a lower frequency and will gradually increase as the treatment continues.
Combining Sofwave with Other Treatments
Sofwave pairs well with numerous types of skin treatments, including laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels, and injectables.
Laser Skin Resurfacing with Lutronic LASEMD
LaseMD Ultra is a fractional thulium laser, this 1927nm technology revitalizes the skin’s surface and removes dead and damaged skin layers, revealing undamaged new skin cells. It effectively targets pigmentation and stimulates the production of new collagen while ensuring patients experience very little downtime. This treatment removes sun spots, reduces acne, wrinkles, dullness, and other skin issues. It pairs well with Sofwave for advanced tightening and rejuvenation.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels involve applying a specially tailored chemical solution to the superficial skin. This solution then penetrates down through the skin layers; penetration depth will depend on the specific chemicals used. This process encourages dead and damaged skin cells to peel away, making way for new skin cells. Chemical peels can address a number of skin imperfections and work nicely with Sofwave’s skin-tightening effects.
Injectables
Injectable treatments like neuromodulators and dermal fillers are an excellent pairing with Sofwave. Neuromodulators relax facial muscles to ease away fine age lines. Dermal fillers increase skin volume, reducing hollowness, moderate wrinkles, and harsh facial folds.
After a Sofwave Session
Once the Sofwave treatment session is complete, no recovery or downtime will be required. Patients can immediately return to their daily schedule. Patients can safely wash their face, resume their regular skincare regimen, and apply makeup immediately following the treatment.
Patients may experience a minor degree of tenderness, swelling, and/or numbness in the targeted regions. These side effects will ameliorate over the course of a few days. Patients must avoid scratching the treatment areas and apply SPF 30+ sunscreen regularly to prevent sun damage.
How Much Does Sofwave Cost in Boston, MA?
When determining the cost of Sofwave in Arlington, several factors may be taken into account. The scope of the patient’s aesthetic goals can have an impact on the price, as can the total number of treatment sessions and the size and number of treatment areas. Skin tightening with Sofwave provides a cost-effective, non-surgical alternative to traditional facelift surgery. The down time compared to a surgical procedure is much, much lower as well.
Why Choose Prosilience Studio for Sofwave Treatments?
Dr. Catherine Crawford will lead the consultation and perform the treatment.
Patients searching for a Sofwave provider in Boston find Prosilience Studio to be an ideal choice. We are a boutique med spa staffed by well-trained, experienced, and certified medical professionals.
Prosilience Studio is led by Dr. Catharine Crawford, a board-certified general surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Crawford is certified by the Board of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, and she has a special interest in minimally invasive procedures and breast surgery.
Before medical school, she earned her BA in Biopsychology from Vassar College, followed by her MS in Anatomy, Cell Biology and Neurobiology from Albany Medical College. She then attended the University of Vermont College of Medicine for her MD.
Next, Dr. Crawford traveled to New York for a surgical residency at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She then completed a Minimally Invasive Surgery fellowship at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School, followed by a Medical Education fellowship at Mount Auburn Hospital.
Dr. Crawford was an attending at Cambridge Health Alliance and served as part of the Harvard Medical School faculty. Now, she serves as Chief of Surgery at Valley Regional Hospital in New Hampshire.