Globally, many of us have more than one bugbear with ageing. But it’s not just weight gain, muscle loss and dank hair topping our lists – it’s loss of skin elastin and collagen. These two precious commodities work to help our skin stay smooth, plump and firm, and ageing is their greatest destroyer.
Fortunately, the cosmetic and skincare industry isn’t going backwards. Skin tightening is the sixth most popular non-surgical treatment, and the skin tightening market is expected to reach 1.6 billion by the end of 2030, reports P&S Intelligence, GM Insights. And, here Down Under, New Zealanders aren’t missing out on their share of the skin tightening pie as new and innovative technologies reach our shores – like Sofwave.
So, what is Sofwave technology and how does it help to rejuvenate skin. Essentially, Sofwave is simple by nature but highly effective in its delivery. Its SUPERB™ Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam technology, non-invasively stimulates the production of new collagen via fractional heating across a wider skin area (not just hotspots). The hand piece also integrates Sofcool™ active cooling with real-time skin temperature monitoring, to ensure no damage to the epidermis or mid layers of the skin's structure.
Unlike some highly focused ultrasound techniques, Sofwave produces multiple parallel cylinders of heat at a depth of 1.5mm within the skin, targeting the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin. Essentially it stimulates an inflammatory wound-healing response in the skin whereby collagen and elastin jump into action. It’s this neocollagenesis and neoelastogenesis response which leads to the reduction in fine lines and wrinkles and facial rejuvenation.
This big question on everyone’s lips is: “Is Sofwave suited to all ages, skin types, and will one or two treatments warrant enough stimulation to bring lasting results?” The simple answer is yes. If you’re upwards of 30 and experiencing mild to moderate skin laxity, sagging under the chin and jawline, hooded eyelids, or early chest wrinkles, Sofwave can help.
For those people in their 30s, Sofwave works to address the initial signs of skin laxity. For those in their 40s and 50s, it effectively tightens sagging skin and refreshes the skins overall appearance.
Treatments (with often just one or two required) are typically performed in a lunchbreak – 30-to-45-minutes – with no downtime required. You can expect to see and feel little redness or puffiness straight after treatment, but as this is considered a safe procedure, there is a minimal risk of developing temporary nerve paralysis or numbness. Over the coming months, skin will gradually improve and noticeably become firmer and tighter.
Sounding skin-tastic? Well, it is! Sofwave has truly revolutionised the skin tightening industry, and we are proud to deliver this incredible non-invasive technology to our clients. Join the Sofwave revolution, book in your Sofwave consultation with our team.
