Does Sofwave hurt?
✓ Doctor consultation first
Every plan is decided with a STON doctor
✓ Inside Lotte Hotel Seoul, 9F
Underground from Euljiro 1-ga Station
✓ Open 7 days
Weekdays to 20:30, weekends to 17:00
At a glance
- Treatment: Sofwave
- Numbing: Topical numbing is usually applied; the cooling helps comfort.
- Treatment time: Around 30 to 45 minutes for a full face.
The answer
Topical numbing is usually applied, and the handpiece cools the surface while it works. Treatment takes around 30 to 45 minutes for a full face.
About Sofwave
Sofwave is an ultrasound device that heats the mid-dermis in parallel beams to soften fine lines and lift the brow, jawline and neck.
This page is general information to help you prepare for a consultation. It does not replace diagnosis or a treatment decision. Whether a treatment suits you, and how it is done, is decided by a doctor after examination. Results and side effects vary between people.
Common questions
How is Sofwave different from Ultherapy Prime?
Sofwave works at a fixed mid-dermal depth across a wide beam; Ultherapy Prime uses imaging to place focused points at several depths.
Does Sofwave help the neck?
The neck is a commonly treated area. Suitability is checked in person.
