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Skin tightening
If you have tried lifting your face in the mirror to see what a little tightening could do, it might be time to explore non-surgical treatments that actually make it happen. Schedule a complimentary consultation today to learn more about our treatment options
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
Complimentary consultation
Advanced energy-based skin rejuvenation devices
Experienced experts and personalized treatments
Overview
Causes of Skin Laxity
Collagen and elastin are proteins in our skin that provide structure and elasticity. While skin laxity may not be visible until our 30s, we begin to lose about 1.0% of collagen per year after the age of 20.
Reduction in these proteins makes our skin less elastic, drier, and thinner, leading to sagging skin.
- Aging
- UV rays
- Gravity
- Volume loss
- Lifestyle choices (smoking, stress, lack of sleep, etc.)
Symptoms of Skin Laxity
You may notice the following symptoms:
- Deeper smile lines and marionette lines
- Jowling
- Drooling cheeks (i.e., loss of definition on the cheeks)
- Appearing tired
- Loose skin on the neck
- Hooded eyes (i.e., heavy eyelids)
- Crepey texture
Sofwave Skin Tightening
Sofwave is the most advanced non-invasive skin tightening treatment available today. It uses next-generation ultrasound technology to stimulate collagen deep within the skin, helping to lift and firm areas like the jawline, cheeks, brows, and neck—with no needles, moderate pain, and no downtime.
Learn moreSofwave Skin Tightening Results
Skin tightening FAQ
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How does Sofwave actually tighten the skin?
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Sofwave uses Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam (SUPERB™) technology to heat the mid-dermis at the precise depth of 1.5mm. This is the “sweet spot” where collagen and elastin are produced. The heat causes existing collagen fibers to contract immediately (providing an initial lift) and triggers your body to produce a massive amount of new collagen over the following months, resulting in firmer, tighter skin
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How is Sofwave better than other skin tightening treatments?
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Unlike older ultrasound or radiofrequency technologies, Sofwave is incredibly efficient and comfortable. It targets the mid-dermis without damaging the outer layer of skin or the deeper tissues (like fat or nerves). This means you get the lifting and tightening benefits with no downtime and a significantly more comfortable experience than older alternatives
To learn more about the comparison between Sofwave and other technologies, please read our blog posts – Sofwave vs. Ultherapy (HIFU) and Sofwave vs. Morpheus8 (RF Microneedling)
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Which areas are best designed for Sofwave treatments?
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Sofwave is FDA-cleared to treat the following areas:
- Brows: lifts the eyebrows to “open up” tired-looking eyes
- Jawline & submental area (under chin): tightens the skin under the chin and defines the jawline
- Neck: Smooths out “crepey” skin and reduces the appearance of sagging on the neck
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Does Sofwave replace the need for a surgical facelift?
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While Sofwave provides impressive non-surgical lifting, it is not a replacement for a surgical facelift for patients with severe skin laxity. It is, however, the perfect option for patients with mild to moderate sagging who aren’t ready for surgery, or for those who want to maintain their results after a surgical procedure. It’s often called the “non-invasive lift”
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How many sessions of Sofwave will I need?
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The majority of our patients see a great results after just one treatment. Because Sofwave is effective at stimulating collagen, one session is usually enough for patients with mild laxity. For patients with more advanced skin laxity, a second session may be recommended one to three months later to further enhance the results
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How long do the results last?
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While you might feel a slight “tightness” immediately after your appointment (i.e., the “shrink-wrap effect” from the heat generated from the treatment), the real results emerge as your body builds new collagen. You will see the peak lifting and smoothing results between 3 to 6 months post-treatment. These results can last a year or more, depending on your skin’s natural aging process; many patients choose an annual Sofwave session to stay ahead of the aging curve
U Med approach
At U Med Spa, our approach to non-surgical skin tightening focuses on stimulating the body’s natural regenerative process. We utilize Sofwave™ SUPERB™ technology to deliver precise ultrasound energy to the mid-dermis, the optimal depth for rebuilding collagen and elastin.
Our goal is to provide a noticeable lift to the brow, cheeks, submental (under-chin), and neck without the downtime or risks of surgery. By targeting the structural foundation of your skin, we achieve a firmer, more youthful appearance that looks natural and continues to improve for months following treatment.
Meet our experts for skin tightening
Hannah Smith (CLT)
Hannah is a licensed aesthetician and a certified laser practitioner with experience in cutting edge laser technologies. She specializes in laser resurfacing treatments, Broadband light therapy ("BBL"), and skin tightening treatments
Drea Hainebach (PA-C)
Drea is a Board Certified Physician Associate and an advanced aesthetic injector with experience in plastic surgery and medical aesthetics. She brings a wealth of knowledge in facial anatomy, injectable treatments, and advanced laser treatments
Claire Schroyer (RN)
Claire is a Registered Nurse and an advanced aesthetic injector with over 5 years of experience. She is highly experienced in neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and laser treatments with a speciality in regenerative treatments such as Sculptra
Kenzie Morgan (RN)
Kenzie is a BSN-prepared Registered Nurse and an advanced aesthetic injector with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in achieving natural-looking results with personalized holistic assessments and facial balancing treatmentsRelevant blogs
Sofwave vs. Morpheus8 (RF Microneedling)
Sofwave and Morpheus8 both boost collagen and elastin to tighten our skin. However, the technologies behind them, their benefits, recovery time, and safety profiles differ in key ways
Sofwave vs. Ultherapy (HIFU)
Sofwave and Ultherapy both use ultrasound energy to tighten and lift our skin, but with some key differences
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Your Sculptra questions answered
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