Sofwave
Non-Invasive Skin Tightening, With Your Natural Features in Mind
Sofwave is an advanced ultrasound treatment designed for clients who want to address skin laxity, fine lines and wrinkles without needles or surgery. At Christina Bethany Clinic on Harley Street, London, Sofwave is approached with the same philosophy as every treatment Christina offers: understand the skin first, then decide whether the technology is right for you. Your treatment will be planned around the areas you would like to address, your individual skin and the degree of change you are hoping to achieve.
Treatment at a Glance
Preparation
Topical numbing cream
Treatment Time
Approximately 30–90 minutes depending on the areas treated
Recommended Course
Typically 1–3 treatments depending on your individual needs
Downtime
Minimal to none expected
Results
Develop gradually, with continued improvement over approximately 12 weeks
What Is Sofwave?
Advanced Ultrasound for Skin Laxity & Lines
Sofwave is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted ultrasound energy within the skin.
The technology delivers controlled energy beneath the skin’s surface, creating a response that encourages the natural production and remodelling of collagen and elastin. Sofwave also references stimulation of hyaluronic acid as part of this process. Because the surface of the skin is not punctured or resurfaced, Sofwave provides an option for clients who want a technology-led treatment without significant downtime. Christina can use Sofwave as a standalone treatment or incorporate it into a wider skin plan where appropriate.
Why We Choose Sofwave
Results-Focused Treatment Without Significant Downtime
Not everyone looking to improve skin firmness wants an invasive treatment or a lengthy recovery.
Sofwave offers a different route.
Its ultrasound technology allows Christina to address suitable concerns such as laxity, lines and loss of definition while keeping the skin surface intact.
For many clients, one of its main attractions is the ability to return to everyday life relatively quickly after treatment.
But the technology alone is never the reason Christina recommends it.
What matters is whether Sofwave is appropriate for your skin, your concerns and what you realistically want to achieve.
What Can Sofwave Help With?
Sofwave can be used across a number of suitable face and body areas.
Its recognised applications include facial lines and wrinkles, lifting lax tissue around the brow, neck and submental area beneath the chin, acne scarring, upper-arm skin laxity and improvement in the appearance of cellulite.
Depending on your individual assessment, Christina may consider Sofwave if you are concerned about:
- Skin laxity
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Loss of definition around the lower face
- Laxity beneath the chin
- Neck laxity
- Brow area
- Upper-arm skin laxity
- The appearance of acne scarring
- Suitable areas of cellulite
If another treatment would be better suited to what you want to achieve, Christina will talk you through the alternatives.
How Does Sofwave Work?
Supporting the Structures Within Your Skin
Sofwave uses its proprietary SUPERB™ ultrasound technology to deliver controlled energy into the dermal layer of the skin.
This creates a controlled thermal response, encouraging the skin’s natural renewal processes and supporting collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.
The surface of the skin remains intact throughout treatment.
Rather than creating an immediate or exaggerated change, Sofwave is designed to allow improvements to develop gradually as the skin responds over the following weeks.
For many clients, that progressive nature is part of its appeal.
What to Expect
Before Your Treatment
Before proceeding with Sofwave, Christina will make sure it is the right treatment for you.
Your consultation and assessment will consider:
The areas you would like to treat
What changes you have noticed
Your treatment goals
Previous aesthetic or skin treatments
Relevant medical history
Any treatments already carried out in the area
Your expectations
Preparation and aftercare
Whether Sofwave is the most suitable option
There are circumstances where Sofwave should not be performed, including certain active skin conditions, open wounds and some implanted electronic devices within the treatment area. Christina will assess this with you rather than expecting you to determine your own suitability.
During Your Treatment
Before treatment begins, your skin will be prepared and topical numbing cream may be applied to help make the appointment more comfortable.
Christina will then position the Sofwave handpiece over the treatment area and deliver the ultrasound energy in a controlled pattern.
You may feel warmth as the energy is delivered.
The exact appointment time will depend on the areas being treated. A smaller facial area may take considerably less time than a larger or multi-area treatment.
Christina will explain the process before beginning so you know what to expect throughout.
After Your Treatment
Sofwave generally requires minimal to no downtime, which means most clients can return to their normal routine relatively quickly.
Temporary reactions can still occur.
These may include:
Redness
Tenderness
Swelling
Bruising
Temporary discomfort
Christina will talk you through what is normal to expect and provide any aftercare guidance relevant to your treatment before you leave.
Who Is Sofwave Suitable For?
Sofwave may appeal to clients who are beginning to notice changes in firmness and elasticity but are not looking for an invasive procedure.
It may be worth exploring if you:
- Have started to notice skin laxity
- Are concerned about fine lines or wrinkles
- Want to improve the appearance of the jawline, neck or area beneath the chin
- Would like to address suitable upper-arm laxity
- Have acne scarring that may be appropriate for treatment
- Want to explore treatment for suitable areas of cellulite
- Prefer a non-invasive treatment
- Have limited time available for recovery
- Are comfortable with results developing gradually
Suitability will always be assessed individually before treatment.
If Christina feels another option would better match your goals, she will tell you.
Preparing for Sofwave
Christina will give you any preparation advice relevant to your individual appointment.
Before treatment, please make the clinic aware of:
- Previous treatments in the area
- Dermal fillers or other injectables
- Relevant medical conditions
- Medication
- Active skin conditions
- Open wounds or lesions
- Severe or active acne in the treatment area
- Implanted medical or electronic devices
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Any recent changes to your health or skin
This allows Christina to assess your suitability properly and make sure treatment is planned safely.
Looking After Your Skin Afterwards
Because Sofwave does not puncture or resurface the skin, aftercare is usually straightforward.
Christina will advise you on anything she would like you to avoid following your appointment and how best to care for the treated area.
If you experience anything unexpected once you have left the clinic, please get in touch rather than waiting until your next appointment.
Ongoing treatments or maintenance can then be planned according to how your skin responds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Explore Sofwave?
If changes in firmness, laxity or skin texture are starting to bother you and you would prefer a non-invasive approach, Sofwave may be worth exploring.
You do not need to decide whether it is the right treatment before you arrive.
Meet Christina at her Harley Street clinic in London, talk through what you have noticed and find out whether Sofwave fits with what you would genuinely like to achieve.
Not sure whether Sofwave is right for you? Contact the clinic via WhatsApp and Christina will be happy to guide you.