I’ll admit it: I findin-office skin treatmentsintimidating.

Honestly, it sounded too good to be true.

Low to no risk?

writer after skin treatment and device

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What is this unicorn of a treatment?

What is Sofwave?

I had no idea what to expect what does ultrasound evenfeellike?

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The writer immediately after the treatment.

The Results

I was skeptical of this machine’s ability to provide an instant tightening effect.

When she handed me a mirror, I saw that both my jawline and forehead appearedvisibly tighter.

Writer after skincare treatment

The writer immediately after the treatment.

According to Dr. Murphy-Rose, patients see their plumpest results around three months post-treatment.

“It’s a noninvasive brow lift, and it has FDA clearance.”

Results two weeks post-treatment.

writer after skin treatment

One hour post-treatment.

I’ll note that under no circumstances would I ever recommend trying this procedure without a numbing agent.

Even with Dr. Murphy-Rose’s special cream, I felt sharp zings.

And when the machine beeps and moves on, the sensation completely disappears.

women with glowing skin

One day post-treatment.

Sofwave is currently available in dermatologists' offices across the country for an average of $7,000 per treatment.

women with clear skin

Results two weeks post-treatment.