Sofwave is a non-surgical facelift that lifts and tightens the skin using ultrasound, with no needles, no surgery and no downtime. It has quickly become one of our most requested treatments at Beauty Studio MediSpa in Shenfield, because it delivers a natural, visible lift, usually in a single session, and you can walk straight back into your day afterwards. This guide covers everything you need to know: how Sofwave works, what it treats, what to expect, the results, who it suits, and how much it costs.

How Sofwave works

Sofwave uses breakthrough Superb Synchronous Ultrasound technology to deliver precise, controlled heat into the mid layer of the skin, the level responsible for structure and firmness. This gentle heating triggers your body’s natural repair response, stimulating fresh collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep skin firm, smooth and springy. As new collagen forms over the following weeks, the skin gradually lifts, tightens and smooths from within.

  • No needles, no incisions and no surgery
  • Works in the mid-dermis, where lifting and tightening happen
  • Results build naturally as your own collagen develops
  • An integrated Sofcool system protects the skin surface, keeping treatment comfortable

What Sofwave treats

Sofwave is versatile and works across the areas that tend to lose definition with age:

  • Sagging brows and hooded eyelids, with up to 4mm of lift in the brow and eyelid area
  • Jowls and a softening jawline
  • Under-eye laxity and fine lines
  • Lines and wrinkles across the face
  • Loose skin on the neck, including a “turkey neck”
  • Crepey or loose skin on the body, such as the upper arms, tummy and above the knees, through Sofwave for the body

What to expect during your treatment

Your appointment starts with a free consultation to check Sofwave is right for you and to plan the areas to treat. On the day, a topical numbing cream is applied and left for around 45 minutes for comfort. The treatment itself takes around an hour, with a full face and neck completed in under an hour of active treatment time. You feel warmth and a mild tingling as the handpiece passes over the skin, while the Sofcool system keeps you comfortable throughout. There are no needles and nothing invasive.

Is there any downtime?

One of the biggest advantages of Sofwave is that there is typically no downtime. You may notice slight redness or mild warmth immediately afterwards, but this fades quickly, and you can return to your day, and even makeup, straight away. This is exactly what makes it such a practical alternative to surgery.

Results, and how long they last

Sofwave works gradually as your skin produces new collagen. Many people notice an initial tightening soon after treatment, with the fuller lifting and smoothing effect developing over the following four to twelve weeks. Clinical studies show up to 4mm of lift in the eyebrows and eyelids. Results typically last twelve to eighteen months, after which a maintenance treatment keeps things looking their best. Individual results vary, and a consultation is the best way to understand what Sofwave can realistically achieve for you.

How many sessions will I need?

Most clients achieve visible results after a single session, which is a big part of Sofwave’s appeal. If you would like to build on the effect, we offer a second session at half price. After that, a maintenance treatment every twelve to eighteen months helps preserve your results.

Who is, and isn’t, suitable

Sofwave suits most skin types and tones, and is a great option if you want lifting and tightening without surgery, needles or downtime. It is not suitable over open wounds or active acne, or for anyone with a pacemaker or an implanted electronic device. If you have a history of cancer, we ask for consultant approval first. We review your suitability fully at your free consultation.

How much does Sofwave cost?

Sofwave is priced by area, and your consultation is free. As a guide:

  • Eye and Brow Lift, from £895
  • Lower Face and Under Chin, £1,300
  • Lower Face, Under Chin and Neck, £1,600
  • Full Face and Under Chin, £1,895
  • Full Face, Under Chin and Neck, £2,195

Your exact plan and price are confirmed at your free consultation.

Sofwave or surgery?

Sofwave is not a like-for-like replacement for a surgical facelift, and it will not correct very advanced sagging. What it offers instead is a natural, gradual lift with no scalpel, no general anaesthetic and no recovery time, which suits people who want a refreshed, firmer look while carrying on with their lives. For deeper lines and volume loss, it also pairs beautifully with treatments such as EMFace and Profhilo, which we can plan together at your consultation.

Why choose Beauty Studio MediSpa for Sofwave

Beauty Studio MediSpa has cared for clients across Shenfield, Brentwood and the wider Essex area since 1990, and we were named Best Beauty Clinic in Essex 2025. Sofwave is delivered by our experienced, aesthetician-led team, and every treatment begins with an honest consultation and a plan built around you, never a hard sell.

Book your free Sofwave consultation

If you would like to find out whether Sofwave is right for you, book a free consultation at Beauty Studio MediSpa in Shenfield. Visit our Sofwave treatment page to book online, or call us on 01277 230330 and we will be happy to help.