Laser & Lifting · Apgujeong, Seoul

Sofwave

How Sofwave synchronous ultrasound compares with the ultrasound lifting Oaro performs using Ultherapy and Densiti.

Quick answer

Every plan at Oaro Dermatology Clinic begins with a 1:1 skin diagnosis by a board-certified dermatologist, so the dose, device settings and session count are set for your skin rather than a template. Meet our doctors or ask about your own skin .

At a glance

Overview

What is Sofwave?

Sofwave is an ultrasound skin-tightening device that uses what its manufacturer calls synchronous ultrasound parallel beam technology. Seven parallel transducers heat a band of tissue in the mid-dermis at roughly 1.5 mm depth, with integrated cooling to protect the surface. Unlike micro-focused ultrasound, it does not reach the SMAS; its effect is concentrated on dermal collagen, which makes it a tool for fine lines, mild laxity and skin quality in the face, neck and brow area, often with a single session repeated yearly.

Because Sofwave is relatively new and heavily marketed in some countries, many international patients ask for it by name. It is helpful to separate the technology, dermal-level ultrasound heating, from the brand.

How ultrasound lifting works at Oaro

Oaro Dermatology Clinic in Apgujeong, Seoul, does not have Sofwave installed. Ultrasound lifting is delivered with Ultherapy, which treats three depths including the SMAS under real-time imaging, and Densiti, a focused ultrasound device with linear and dot modes that can be set to superficial depths similar to the dermal band Sofwave targets. In practice this means the clinic can reproduce the dermal tightening a Sofwave patient is looking for, and add deeper lifting in the same session when the diagnosis calls for it.

Dr. Chang-hyun Kim is an Ulthera Certified Treatment Provider and leads every ultrasound treatment. After a 1:1 diagnosis, your plan may pair ultrasound with Thermage FLX radiofrequency, which also works at the dermal level, or with collagen boosters to support the remodelling phase. An overview of every option sits on the laser and lifting hub.

Why patients choose Oaro

• Diagnosis and treatment by a board-certified dermatologist, not a technician
• Genuine devices and products: Ultherapy, Thermage FLX, Helios Pico, Rejuran, Juvelook
• One treatment plan, written down, with aftercare and follow-up
• Private 1:1 rooms in Cheongdam Tower, 8 minutes from Apgujeong Rodeo Station
• English-friendly coordination and clear, itemised pricing

Treatment goals

Common goals for ultrasound skin lifting

Soften fine lines on the cheeks and neck

Dermal-level ultrasound heating may smooth crepey texture that is too fine for fillers.

Lift the brow and upper face

Superficial and mid-depth shots across the forehead and temple can open the eye area.

Firm a softening jawline

Adding SMAS-depth shots on Ultherapy provides lift that a dermal-only device cannot.

Yearly, no-downtime maintenance

Patients comparing Sofwave with Ultherapy usually want a once-a-year plan. Book a consultation to discuss which device suits you.

Your visit

What to expect

1. Consultation & diagnosis

Your dermatologist assesses skin thickness and laxity, explains how Ultherapy and Densiti compare with Sofwave, and chooses depths and shot counts for each zone.

2. Treatment

Numbing cream is applied for 30–40 minutes. Ultrasound gel is spread and lines of energy are delivered across the mapped zones, with imaging checks on Ultherapy. Sessions take 30–60 minutes.

3. Aftercare & follow-up

You can leave immediately. Written aftercare goes into your care notebook and a review is booked at two to three months.

Cost guide

Ultrasound skin lifting cost in Seoul

Sofwave sessions abroad are often priced similarly to Ultherapy. At Oaro, ultrasound lifting is priced by device and shot count.

Exact pricing is confirmed at consultation after examination.

Aftercare

Aftercare

• Mild redness or swelling usually settles within hours to a few days.
• Avoid saunas, hot baths and intense exercise for 48 hours.
• Apply sunscreen every morning and moisturise well.
• Tenderness on pressure or small bruises may last up to two weeks.
• Attend your review at two to three months to document the result.

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Chang-hyun Kim, M.D.

Board-certified dermatologist and Representative Director of Oaro Dermatology Clinic, Cheongdam. Ulthera Certified Treatment Provider, Thermage FLX Master Certified, and full member of the Korean Dermatological Association, the Korean Society for Dermatologic Laser and the Korean Filler Society.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Oaro offer Sofwave?

No. Oaro Dermatology Clinic performs ultrasound lifting with Ultherapy and Densiti, which cover the same dermal depth and also reach the SMAS.

Is Sofwave the same as HIFU?

Both use ultrasound heating, but Sofwave treats a band at 1.5 mm, while HIFU devices such as Ultherapy focus energy at several depths down to 4.5 mm.

Which gives more lift?

For sagging rather than fine lines, SMAS-depth treatment on Ultherapy typically gives more lift than a dermal-only device.

How long do results last?

Dermal ultrasound results usually last around a year; Ultherapy results typically last 12–18 months.

Can I combine ultrasound with radiofrequency?

Yes. Many patients in Seoul combine Ultherapy or Densiti with Thermage FLX in one plan.

Explore related care

Often considered together

• Ultherapy — image-guided ultrasound lifting at Oaro
• HIFU Skin Tightening — Ultherapy and Densiti explained
• Thermage FLX — radiofrequency alternative at dermal depth
• Fine Lines — the concern dermal ultrasound suits best
• Laser Skin Clinic — every lifting device at Oaro
• Contact & Booking — arrange a lifting consultation

Private 1:1 consultation

Plan your treatment with a board-certified dermatologist in Apgujeong

Tell us what you would like to change, and we will examine your skin, explain the options and give you a written plan with clear pricing. English-speaking coordinators are available for international patients.