Sofwave Results: Can One Treatment Make a Difference?

Learn when Sofwave results begin to appear in Gangnam, Seoul, how Sofwave lifting works, what changes to expect after one treatment, who may benefit, and possible post-treatment reactions.

"When Do Sofwave Results Begin to Appear?"

Hello, GU Clinic.

During lifting consultations, patients often ask:

'When will I begin to see Sofwave results?'
'Can I see results after just one treatment?'

If you are preparing for an important event or prefer not to undergo multiple sessions,

you may first want to know when visible changes can be expected.

Sofwave does not immediately pull the face upward or reshape its contours.

Instead, skin elasticity gradually improves as collagen remodels in

response to controlled thermal stimulation beneath the skin.

Here is what you should know about

how Sofwave works and when its results may become noticeable.

"Which Layer of the Skin Does Sofwave Target?"

Sofwave uses SUPERB™ technology to deliver seven ultrasound beams simultaneously.

The energy reaches the mid-dermis, approximately 1.5 mm beneath the skin’s surface.

This layer contains collagen and elastin, which help support the skin.

Controlled thermal stimulation promotes the contraction and remodeling of

existing collagen while supporting new collagen production.

Sofwave is therefore intended to improve skin quality rather than reduce facial fat.

It may be considered for thin or lax skin, fine lines around the eyes

and mouth, and a general loss of skin elasticity.

"Are Sofwave Results Immediate?"

The skin may feel firmer immediately after treatment.

However, this initial sensation does not represent the final Sofwave result.

Collagen within the dermis requires time to reorganize and regenerate after receiving thermal stimulation.

Instead of evaluating the treatment the following day,

monitor how skin firmness and the appearance of fine lines gradually change over the following weeks.

The timing and degree of improvement may vary depending on age,

skin thickness, the severity of elasticity loss, and the treatment area.

When searching for Sofwave treatments in Gangnam, Seoul,

patients also often ask how many sessions they may need.

However, results cannot be predicted by the number of sessions alone.

The appropriate lifting approach depends on whether the concern originates from

elasticity loss within the dermis or from excess facial fat and laxity in deeper tissues.

If you are considering Sofwave in Gangnam, begin by assessing which layer of

the skin has lost elasticity and whether facial fat or deeper tissue laxity is contributing to the concern.

This evaluation should come before deciding how many treatments to receive.

Even with the same Sofwave device, the treatment area and energy settings

should be planned according to the location and depth of skin laxity.

The expected results may therefore differ according to each patient’s skin condition and treatment plan.

"GU Clinic Gangnam Information"

Designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

as an Advanced Regenerative Medicine Institution
(Designation No. Regeneration-1-0036)

54 Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
W Tower, 3rd and 4th Floors

* Near Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 7 and Gangnam Station
* Main line: +82-2-6241-0096
* Weekdays: 10:30 AM–9:00 PM
* Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 10:30 AM–7:00 PM
(Closed on Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok)

*25 physicians
(Including specialists in plastic surgery,

dermatology, and family medicine)

Consultations available in
Korean · English · Simplified Chinese · Traditional Chinese · Japanese
* GU Clinic also operates an Ilsan location

Care is led by Dr. Ki-beom Park, Chief Medical Director.

B.S. in Biotechnology, College of Engineering, Yonsei University
M.D., Yonsei University College of Medicine
* Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, CHA University
* Co-founder of Gangnam Unni, a medical aesthetics information platform
* Founder and CEO of Healing Breeze, a medical service organization (MSO)
* Developer of GENABELLE, a K-derma cosmetics brand
* Developer of CELLORA of GU