Sofwave Ultrasound Skin Lifting

Sofwave by SUPERB uses synchronised ultrasound energy beams targeting the mid-dermis at 1.5 mm depth to stimulate new collagen and elastin production. Approved by the FDA for eyebrow and submental lift, neck tightening, and full-face rejuvenation. One session takes approximately thirty minutes. No topical numbing required for most patients. Results develop over one to three months. $1,000 per session.

Sofwave is a non-invasive ultrasound skin tightening and lifting platform from Sofwave Medical, available at Trifecta Med Spa NYC at $1,000 per session. The device uses Synchronised UltraSound Parallel Beam SUPERB technology — a proprietary approach that fires seven parallel ultrasound beams simultaneously, each converging at a focal point precisely 1.5 mm below the skin surface in the mid-dermal layer. At each focal point, the converged energy generates a micro-thermal zone at approximately 60–70°C, which initiates a controlled wound-healing response: existing collagen fibres contract immediately, and fibroblasts are stimulated to synthesise new collagen and elastin over the following weeks and months. The 1.5 mm focal depth distinguishes Sofwave from deeper HIFU devices such as Ultherapy, which target the SMAS layer at 4.5 mm; Sofwave is positioned for patients with milder laxity who want dermal-level rejuvenation without the deeper HIFU discomfort. The device received FDA clearance for lifting the eyebrows, improving the appearance of the submental and neck area, and for facial wrinkle improvement — making it one of the few ultrasound devices with a specific FDA brow-lift clearance. A built-in cooling mechanism (Sofcool) maintains the skin surface temperature throughout delivery, making the treatment more comfortable and reducing topical numbing requirements. A full face and neck session runs approximately thirty minutes. Results develop gradually over one to three months as new collagen matures, with peak effect at three to six months. There is no downtime — mild temporary redness may occur. The single-session protocol (one session per year is the standard maintenance recommendation) is appealing for patients seeking a straightforward annual skin maintenance treatment.