Gangnam
Dr. Yoongon Ryu
Aesthetic Medicine Specialist
Flagship clinic · KOL for leading lifting & regenerative devices
Sofwave results build gradually over about 12 weeks after a single session, with pivotal studies reporting improvement in 88% of patients at 12 weeks.
Sofwave before and after change is gradual and individual: some firming appears early, but the main lift builds over about 12 weeks as collagen and elastin form. In pivotal studies, 88% of patients improved at 12 weeks. Results vary with age and skin laxity, so a consultation maps realistic expectations rather than a promise of your result.
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Sofwave does not produce an instant facelift; the before-and-after change unfolds gradually as your skin builds new collagen and elastin after a single session. Many people notice some early firming in the first few weeks, but the more visible lift develops over about 12 weeks, which is why honest photos are compared at the same angle and lighting around the three-month mark rather than on day one. The degree of change depends on your starting laxity, age, skin quality and the areas treated, so two people can have different results from the same protocol.
Realistic expectation matters. Sofwave is best for mild to moderate laxity and skin-quality improvement; very advanced sagging is usually better suited to other approaches, which a doctor will tell you honestly at consultation. The goal is a natural-looking refinement of the brow, lower face, submental area or neck, not a dramatic surgical result, and outcomes are individual rather than guaranteed.
Reberry Clinic is a dermatology clinic and Sofwave is performed by the clinic’s doctors. The team serves international patients across three Seoul-area locations with English-speaking support, and explains during consultation what a realistic before-and-after looks like for your face, so you can plan timing and expectations rather than rely on someone else’s photos. You can read more on the Sofwave treatment page.
Sofwave uses SUPERB (Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam): non-focused, high-frequency ultrasound delivered as 7 parallel beams that create cylindrical thermal zones in the mid-dermis at a depth of about 1.5 mm, heating tissue to roughly 60 to 70 degrees Celsius. This controlled heating denatures existing collagen and triggers a wound-healing response, so the skin lays down new collagen and elastin over the following weeks. Because that remodeling takes time, the before-and-after difference is gradual rather than immediate, and full results are judged at about 12 weeks.
The mechanism also explains why results are individual: how much new collagen your skin forms depends on biology, age and skin condition, not just the device. If you are comparing options, the clinic can explain how Sofwave differs from micro-focused ultrasound or monopolar radiofrequency, which target different depths and may give a different before-and-after.
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A single session of about 30 to 45 minutes delivers the planned passes across the mid-dermis at roughly 1.5 mm.
Some patients notice mild early firming as initial tissue response begins; brief redness usually settles within 1 day.
New collagen and elastin begin forming, so subtle improvement continues across the 4 treated zones if all were addressed.
The fullest before-and-after change is typically seen around 12 weeks, when studies assessed an 88% improvement rate.
Results often last around 12 months; SPF, skincare and a maintenance session help sustain the look.
See representative outcomes from Reberry Clinic. Results build gradually and vary by individual; your plan is assessed at consultation.
An English-language consultation assesses your laxity, sets realistic before-and-after expectations and produces a personalized plan.
After cleansing, the doctor delivers the planned passes; a full-face session commonly takes around 30 to 45 minutes.
Most patients have a single session, so it fits a short Seoul trip; any touch-up is discussed separately.
Some firming appears early, with the fullest before-and-after change typically around 12 weeks as collagen and elastin form.
Results often last around a year; SPF, good skincare and a maintenance session help sustain them.
Some firming shows early, but the fullest before-and-after change builds over about 12 weeks as new collagen and elastin form, which is when studies assessed an 88% improvement rate. Results are individual, not a promise of your result. The timeline for your face is mapped during the Sofwave consultation.
Sofwave gives a subtle, natural lift and skin-quality improvement rather than a surgical change, so the before-and-after is refinement rather than transformation. It suits mild to moderate laxity, as explained on the Sofwave page. Outcomes vary with age and starting laxity and are individual to each person.
No, results are individual and cannot be promised, because how much new collagen your skin forms depends on biology, age and skin condition. Pivotal studies reported improvement in 88% of patients at 12 weeks, but your outcome may differ. A consultation gives you an honest, personalized expectation rather than a fixed promise.
Results often last around twelve months, though this varies with age, skin laxity and lifestyle. A maintenance session and good skincare help sustain the effect. Because longevity is individual, expectations are set during your consultation rather than promised as a fixed duration for everyone who has the treatment.
Yes, Sofwave is usually a single session, and pivotal studies assessed before-and-after results 12 weeks after one treatment. An optional touch-up later depends on goals and skin response. Most of the change develops gradually over those 12 weeks, so patience after one session is part of how it works.
Because Sofwave triggers new collagen and elastin formation, the skin needs time to remodel, so the fullest before-and-after appears around 12 weeks rather than immediately. Honest comparison photos are taken at the same angle and lighting at that point. Your doctor explains this timeline during the Sofwave assessment.
Most patients find Sofwave generally comfortable, feeling warmth during the passes, because an integrated cooling tip protects the skin surface throughout. Comfort can be adjusted to your tolerance. The experience and your options are reviewed during the consultation before any plan or before-and-after expectation is finalized.
Downtime is minimal; mild redness or slight swelling can occur but usually settles within a few hours to a day, and most patients resume normal activities the same day. This means you can return to daily life quickly while the before-and-after change develops gradually over the following weeks.
Sofwave commonly treats the brow, lower face, submental area and neck, and the before-and-after depends on which zones you address and your starting laxity. Adding the neck or submental area broadens the result. Your assessment confirms the zones so expectations match the areas actually treated for your face.
Sofwave suits a wide range of skin tones because it cools the surface and targets the mid-dermis, and an Asian-skin study supports its use. The gradual before-and-after pattern is similar, though individual results vary. Your suitability and realistic expectations are confirmed during the assessment before any plan is finalized.
Sofwave targets the mid-dermis at about 1.5 mm for a subtle lift and skin-quality change, while Ultherapy reaches the deeper SMAS for a deeper lift, so their before-and-after differs. Compare Ultherapy Prime with the team to choose the result that fits your face and goals.
Yes, Sofwave is often combined with skin boosters such as Rejuran Healer for complementary skin quality, with timing planned by your doctor. Combining targets different goals rather than guaranteeing a bigger lift; your consultation maps which order suits your skin and your before-and-after expectations.
Daily SPF, good skincare and a healthy routine help protect the gradual before-and-after change, since sun exposure and aging continue over time. A maintenance session can refresh the effect later. You receive a written aftercare plan so you can sustain your Sofwave results, including from abroad.
Yes, because Sofwave is usually one session with minimal downtime, you can be treated on a short visit and fly home soon after, with the before-and-after developing over about 12 weeks. Reberry Clinic offers English support across three Seoul-area locations, including one near Incheon Airport, and follow-up from abroad.
Some patients notice mild early firming on the day or within the first week, but this is not the final before-and-after, which builds over about 12 weeks. Brief redness usually settles within a day. Judging results on day one underestimates the gradual change, so your doctor explains the realistic timeline.
| Sofwave | Ultherapy Prime | Thermage FLX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy / mechanism | SUPERB synchronous ultrasound to the mid-dermis (~1.5 mm) | Micro-focused ultrasound (MFU) to the SMAS with DEEPSEE imaging | Monopolar radiofrequency heating the dermis |
| Typical before-and-after | Mid-depth lift and skin-quality improvement | Deeper lift along jawline and lower face | Overall tightening and smoothing |
| Results timeline | Builds over about 12 weeks | Builds over 2 to 3 months | Builds over 2 to 3 months |
| Best for | Mild to moderate laxity wanting a natural lift | Sagging tissue and jawline definition | Crepey skin and broad tightening |
| Pain / comfort | Generally comfortable; surface cooling tip | Moderate; warmth and brief deep pulses | Heat with cooling bursts |
| Downtime | Little; brief redness or mild swelling | Little; brief redness or tenderness | Little; brief redness |
| Sessions | Often a single session | Often a single session | Often a single session |
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