You will ask yourself when thosehorizontal “necklace” linesgot there.
You will pinch your neck’s delicate skin and wonder why it doesn’t snap back into place.
My intrusive neck thoughts led me to try Sofwave.
Byrdie / Cheryl Kramer Kaye
Meet the Experts
What Is Sofwave?
“The surface of the skin is unaffected, as are the fat and the nerves.”
80% of clinical trial patients saw improvement in 12 weeks.
Byrdie / Cheryl Kramer Kaye
Sofwave is a great way to restore that collagen."
The creation of new collagen and restructuring of existing collagen becomes noticeable around 12 weeks post-treatment.
Sofwave can also produce that sought-after snatched look.
Byrdie / Cheryl Kramer Kaye
How to Prepare for Sofwave
There’s no intense preparation for Sofwave.
She showed me the handpiece for the gadget and then held it to my face for the first blast.
The session took about 30 minutes for my whole face and neck.
They love what they see in the mirror."
The downside is Ultherapy can hurt, even with numbing and Pro-Nox.
As Blancato explains, Ultherapy is more provider-dependent than Sofwave.
“I’ve done so many Ultherapy treatments, and it so tedious,” she laughs.
Sofwave, she says, is “more like a point and shoot gadget.”
You should let your provider know about any concerns before treatment.
The Cost
The price of Sofwave depends on the area treated and the location of your provider.
In New York City, if you want a brow lift, itll cost about $1200.
Just under your chin?
The full face and neck will run between $3500 and $4500.
Aftercare
“Sofwave has zero downtime,” says Dr. Murphy Rose.
Who’s a Good Candidate for Sofwave?
Sofwave can benefit all skin types and textures.
If you’re younger, it’s a great preventative treatment.
As always, talk to your qualified provider and see what they recommend.
A second round of Sofwave can be considered at the three-month mark.
While I don’t think I necessarilyneedit, Iwantit!
I caught her checking out my neck.
I swear it’s not weirdit’s just what we 50-somethings do.
“Have you had work done?”
