Body Sofwave

• Mild skin laxity on the upper arms
• Crepey skin on body areas decided at consultation
• People who want to firm body skin without surgery
• Anyone who prefers little downtime for body areas

Body Sofwave addresses skin firmness, not fat volume or weight — it is not a fat-reduction treatment. Whether it suits you is confirmed during consultation.

• 01

  Where you are now, and where we start

  Loss of elasticity in body skin such as the abdomen and arms

• 02

  The change you want, the impression you keep

  Body Sofwave addresses skin firmness, not fat volume or weight — it is not a fat-reduction treatment. Whether it suits you is confirmed during consultation.

• 03

  How it differs from similar options

  On the body, several energy treatments address different things — skin firmness versus fat. They are not interchangeable, and the right choice depends on your goal.

• 04

  Health information and recovery schedule

  Little to no downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day. Temporary redness or mild swelling in the treated area may occur. Use sun protection on exposed areas and follow the aftercare guidance we provide.

We plan the area and the intensity of the parallel ultrasound aimed at the mid dermis around your skin thickness and sensitivity.

Parallel ultrasound beams warm the mid-dermis of the body area at about 1.5 mm, creating fractional zones that prompt collagen renewal over the following weeks so the skin may firm. Integrated cooling protects the surface. Sofwave is cleared by the US FDA for improving the appearance of skin laxity on the upper arms and, on a short-term basis, the appearance of cellulite.

How it works

• 01

  Parallel beams to the mid-dermis

  Sofwave sends parallel ultrasound beams to a controlled depth of about 1.5 mm — the mid-dermis — rather than the deeper SMAS layer.

• 02

  Fractional zones of warmth

  The beams create small, evenly spaced zones of warmth in the dermis, leaving surrounding tissue to support renewal.

• 03

  The surface stays cooled

  An integrated cooling mechanism keeps the skin surface protected and more comfortable while the dermis is warmed.

• 04

  Firmness, not fat

  Sofwave prompts collagen and elastin renewal to firm body skin over the following weeks; it addresses skin quality, not fat volume or weight.

1. 01

   Layer-by-layer diagnosis

   Consultation and assessment of the body area

2. 02

   Mapping by area

   Cleansing and mapping of the treatment zone

3. 03

   A plan built on response

   The number and spacing of sessions depend on the area, skin condition and recovery. Collagen changes develop gradually and are reviewed over time. One session is not assumed to be sufficient for every area.

What the procedure is like

• Little to no downtime; most people return to daily activities the same day.
• Temporary redness or mild swelling in the treated area may occur.
• Use sun protection on exposed areas and follow the aftercare guidance we provide.

Safety & considerations

Body Sofwave addresses skin firmness, not fat volume or weight, and it does not suit every degree of laxity. Whether it is right for you is confirmed during consultation. Effects and downtime vary by individual, and side effects may occur.

1. DAY 0

   Treatment day

   Warmth as the ultrasound is delivered across the body area, eased by the integrated cooling; afterwards mild redness that usually settles within hours. Most people return to daily activities the same day.

2. DAY 1-3

   Settling

   Any redness or mild swelling in the treated area generally eases. Normal activity and skincare can usually resume as advised.

3. WEEK 2-6

   Early change

   Some people notice the body skin feeling a little firmer. This varies from person to person.

4. 6-12 WEEKS

   Collagen renewal

   As new collagen and elastin form, a gradual firmness in the treated area becomes more noticeable for many people. This is typically when results are assessed. (Results vary by individual.)

5. ~6 MONTHS

   Review

   Your doctor reviews the outcome and, if appropriate, discusses whether to repeat treatment for that area.

Neither is “better” — they work differently and suit different goals. The right choice is decided after we assess your skin.

• Q. Which parts of the body is it mainly used on?

  We look at places where thin skin has slackened — the inner arms, the abdomen, above the knees. Because Sofwave works on the mid dermis, it suits areas where surface texture and firmness are the concern more than areas with thick fat. Which area fits is decided by looking at the skin itself.

• Q. Does it improve cellulite?

  Cellulite is made by fibrous bands pulling from beneath the skin together with fat, so a treatment that works on dermal firmness has clear limits on its own. The surface texture may read a little smoother, but the dimpling itself will not be removed. If that is your main concern, we will compare other methods with you.

• Q. Is a large area done all at once?

  Dividing it is better. Doing a wide area in one go lengthens the session and makes it harder to see how your skin responds. We suggest treating one area first, seeing the response and how it settles, and then widening from there.

• Q. Can I get dressed or exercise afterwards?

  You can dress straight away, and looser clothing is more comfortable. Avoid vigorous exercise, saunas and hot baths on the day, and return to your usual routine from the next day. If redness or a feeling of warmth remains, please wait until it has settled.

• Q. Does a change in weight affect the result?

  It does. Gaining weight afterwards stretches the skin again, and losing it rapidly can make the remaining skin stand out more. Treating when weight is stable protects the result better, so if you are planning to lose weight, we discuss the sequence together.

• Q. Which areas are the basis for a Body Sofwave consultation?

  Please tell us the area that concerns you, how far the skin has loosened and when the change began. We do not apply the explanations or shot counts used for the face directly to the body; we assess the size of the area and the skin condition separately. The range the device is used for and the change you can realistically expect also need to be checked together.

• Q. How do I choose a clinic for Body Sofwave in Gangnam, Seoul?

  Look at the examination and the plan rather than the treatment name. First, what the clinic checks before deciding — at QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, the first thing we look at for this treatment is “Loss of elasticity in body skin such as the abdomen and arms”. Second, whether it explains why it recommends that scope and method, compared with the alternatives. Third, whether it reviews your progress with you when results are expected. Our doctor goes through these three points at consultation before the treatment is decided.

• Q. Where can I get Body Sofwave in Seoul?

  At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. We are at 3F, 502 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Nonhyeon-dong, Seohee Building), a 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon or Sinnonhyeon Station. Call +82-2-514-1650 or use the consultation form on this site to book a doctor’s consultation first.