Sofwave device in front of a coral wall

STON Myeongdong · Lifting

Sofwave:
what to ask first

It is a medical device that uses ultrasound energy. Here is what the device is, with the questions worth sorting out before your consultation.

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Sofwave is a medical device that uses ultrasound energy. The manufacturer presents this approach as SUPERB technology. The approved range of use in Korea, and whether to treat and how far, are explained by the medical team during your exam.

Sofwave device, front view

  • A device that uses ultrasound energy

    The manufacturer's official site presents Sofwave's ultrasound approach as SUPERB technology. That describes what the device can do; how it is used in practice is explained in your consultation.

    Source: sofwave.com

  • Consultations at STON Myeongdong

    Sofwave consultations are available on the 9th floor of Lotte Hotel Seoul Main Tower.

Ask which layer is being targeted

Lifting devices target different layers of the skin. Your own thickness and the depth of the fat also differ from person to person, so check in the consultation which layer the treatment works on.

  1. 1Understand the layers
  2. 2Ask about your thickness
  3. 3Discuss the area
Diagram of the layers in order: skin and dermis, subcutaneous fat, fascia, muscle and salivary gland, bone

A diagram showing the order of the layers. The thickness proportions are not to scale.

Prepare your questions

You do not need settled answers. Jot them down and read them out as they are.

  1. Implanted medical devices

    Tell us if you have implants or any implanted device.

  2. The spot that bothers you most

    Note one or two places your eyes go to first in the mirror.

  3. Recent treatments

    Lasers, injections, other device treatments: the type and roughly when, as best you recall.

  4. Medications you take

    Names of oral and topical medicines. A photo of the packaging is fine.

  5. Current skin problems

    Let us know in advance about wounds, inflammation or an ongoing skin condition.

  6. What you want to ask

    Note your questions, such as how long it lasts, pain, or getting back to daily life.

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Before your consultation

What kind of device is Sofwave?

A medical device that uses ultrasound energy. The manufacturer presents this approach as SUPERB technology. Whether to treat and how far is explained by the medical team during your exam.

How long do the results last?

How long it lasts can differ with the condition of your skin. Tell us in the consultation about the change you hope for and any important dates.

Does the treatment hurt?

What people feel can differ from person to person. If pain worries you, say so in the consultation.

Is there anything to be careful about before treatment?

Tell us in advance about implanted medical devices, medications you take, recent treatments, and any wounds or inflammation on your skin. The medical team checks during the exam whether they apply to you.

Where is STON Myeongdong?

Lotte Hotel Seoul Main Tower 9F, 30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, next to Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station on Line 2.

This page is general information to help you prepare for a consultation. It does not replace diagnosis or treatment decisions. Whether a treatment suits you is decided by our physicians after an examination, and results and side effects vary from person to person.

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