Anti-Aging & Lifting
Sofwave in Seoul
Sofwave uses parallel ultrasound beams held at a fixed 1.5mm depth to target fine lines and early skin laxity, without requiring any downtime.
Sofwave (소프웨이브) at The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun, Seoul, starts at ₩990,000 for 100 shots. Parallel-beam ultrasound at a fixed 1.5 mm depth for fine lines and early laxity, with no downtime. Every treatment is planned and performed by a board-certified dermatologist, with English consultation available.
- Clinic: The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun, Seoul (Cheongnyangni Station, Exit 6)
- Performed by: board-certified dermatologists; medical director Dr. Byoungyong Koh
- Device / product: Sofwave SUPERB (synchronous ultrasound parallel beam)
- Price: 100 shots ₩990,000 (KRW, before 10% VAT)
- Location & booking: 2F Hillstate Cheongnyangni The First, Seoul, Exit 6 of Cheongnyangni Station; book in English on WhatsApp +82 10-8110-3469, same-day treatment usually possible
- Clinical photos: before & after cases (patient consent obtained, eyes pixelated)
- Last reviewed: 17 October 2026
Medically reviewed by Dr. Byoungyong Koh, board-certified dermatologist, Medical Director, The Heal Dermatology Clinic Dongdaemun
| Korean name | 소프웨이브 | ||||
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| Device / product | Sofwave SUPERB (synchronous ultrasound parallel beam) | ||||
| Regulatory status | US FDA-cleared for lifting of the brow, submentum and neck and for fine lines | ||||
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Who it suits
- Early fine lines and loosening typically seen in the 30s and 40sEnergy is fixed at the 1.5mm mid-dermis depth, where these changes actually begin.
- Lifting the brow or neck without taking downtimeA single session runs 30 to 45 minutes with nothing to recover from afterward.
- Anyone who found other ultrasound devices uncomfortableBuilt-in cooling is designed to keep the treated surface comfortable throughout.
What it does
The device fires synchronous, parallel ultrasound beams that heat a narrow band of the mid-dermis at a fixed 1.5mm depth — precisely the layer where fine lines and early sagging first appear. Because the skin's surface is protected by built-in cooling throughout, the session stays quick and comfortable, and there's nothing visible once it's finished.
How it is planned here
This treatment is selected specifically for faces where the Meta-Vu scan shows dermal thinning and fine lines, rather than deeper structural sagging of the SMAS. For many patients, it's the first lifting treatment they try, and it pairs well with a collagen booster administered in the same visit.
What to expect
Mild redness typically settles within an hour or two. The new collagen continues developing over roughly three months, and most patients return for a repeat session about once a year.
Questions
Sofwave or Ultherapy?
Ultherapy reaches the SMAS for structural lift; Sofwave works in the dermis for texture and early laxity. They are different depths, not competing products.
Is it safe for thin skin?
Yes. The fixed 1.5 mm depth avoids fat and nerves, which is why it is often chosen for the neck and the eye area.
Price?
Sofwave is quoted after the scan, by area and pass count. Message us with a photo for an estimate.
I have never had a lifting treatment. Where do I start?
With a consultation and a 3D Meta-Vu scan, not with a device. The dermatologist shows you on screen where your face has lost volume and where the skin has loosened, then explains which single treatment, if any, would change what you see. Many first-time patients leave with one treatment, not a package.
Does lifting hurt, and will I look different the next day?
Numbing cream is applied for 20 to 30 minutes first. Ultrasound treatments feel like brief deep heat; radiofrequency feels like warm pulses. Most patients go to dinner the same evening with no visible sign of treatment. Any mild redness is gone within hours.
How long before I see a result, and how long does it last?
Some tightening is visible early, but the main result builds as new collagen forms over two to three months. One treatment typically holds for a year or more, after which it is repeated as the face requires.
Can I do it on the day of my consultation?
Yes for Ultherapy, Thermage, Sofwave, Xerf and ONDA. Allow about two hours including the scan, numbing and treatment.
What does it cost?
Prices are published on this site in Korean won and depend on the shot count, which is decided from the scan. Ultherapy Prime starts at ₩450,000 per 100 shots and Thermage FLX at ₩1,450,000 per 300 shots. Cosmetic treatment carries 10% VAT.
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The information on this page is general and is not medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a dermatologist. Every procedure carries risk, suitability differs between individuals and an outcome cannot be guaranteed. Prices are list prices in Korean won, exclude VAT where it applies, and are confirmed at consultation.
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Consultation is with a board-certified dermatologist. Message us on WhatsApp or KakaoTalk in English with what you want to change and how long you will be in Seoul; an interpreter is arranged when needed.