Table of Contents
Wondering whether a treatment review applies to you
Sofwave and treatment within the dermis
Ultherapy transducers and ultrasound imaging
Discussing the devices alongside your skin
Sharing concerns about thin cheeks or previous procedures
Understanding the proposed treatment areas
1. Wondering whether a treatment review applies to you
Hello, this is Datena Clinic.
A review by someone with similar concerns can catch your attention when you are researching Sofwave or Ultherapy.
You may still wonder how the procedure would suit your own face or whether a hollow area could become more noticeable.
If fine lines and a less defined jawline both bother you, you may also be unsure which areas need attention.
Device information is considered alongside the thickness of your skin and the volume of your face during consultation.
2. Sofwave and treatment within the dermis
Sofwave delivers ultrasound energy at a described depth of approximately 1.5 mm within the dermis.[1]
Its thermal effect is used in treatment aimed at wrinkles and skin firmness.
Settings still need to suit the skin thickness in the area being treated.
The current skin condition and the change you want to achieve help determine whether it is appropriate.
3. Ultherapy transducers and ultrasound imaging
Ultherapy uses transducers with focal depths such as 1.5, 3.0, and 4.5 mm.
The system also provides ultrasound imaging to visualize tissue during treatment.[2]
Skin and tissue thickness vary across the face.
The selected transducer and treatment area need to suit the tissue being examined.
4. Discussing the devices alongside your skin
The device features help inform the choice of treatment areas.
Point to discuss | Sofwave | Ultherapy |
|---|---|---|
Described depth | Approximately 1.5 mm in the dermis | Transducer-dependent depths, including 1.5, 3.0, and 4.5 mm |
Method | Ultrasound energy directed to the dermis | Ultrasound imaging with the selected transducer |
Assessment before treatment | Skin thickness, firmness, and the intended area | Tissue thickness, facial volume, and the intended area |
The appropriate depth depends on the tissue and area that need treatment.
The consultation should explain how the proposed device fits the findings in your face.
5. Sharing concerns about thin cheeks or previous procedures
Point out any cheek area that already looks hollow and mention recent weight loss.
Previous tightening treatments and injections, including fillers, should also be discussed.
This information helps when considering selected areas or a wider treatment field.
If both devices are proposed, the role of each in each area and the recovery demands should be explained.
6. Understanding the proposed treatment areas
Sofwave and Ultherapy differ in their described depths and imaging features.
Those features need to be considered with your skin thickness, facial volume, and desired changes.
Any proposed combination should also have a clear purpose for each area.
An individual examination gives you the opportunity to understand why particular areas and methods have been suggested for your face.