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Sofwave Depth & Authenticity — 1.5mm parallel
Sofwave works at Mid-Dermis Parallel Cylinder Zone 1.5mm (spares SMAS & subcutaneous fat). Pick any protocol below, or compare two head-to-head on the same cross-section.
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Sofwave SUPERB
Sofwave
Seven parallel ultrasound beams create cylindrical thermal zones at 1.5mm in the mid-dermis, with integrated Sofcool epidermal cooling.
IndicationsFine lines, brow lift, jawline and submental laxity, acne scars
Audit a Sofwave quote · SG median S$3,200 →- Energy / Modality
- SUPERB Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam
- Target Anatomical Layer
- Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm
Reticular Dermis 1.5–3.0mm - Clinical Pain Index
- 6/10
- Topical numbing optional; Sofcool contact cooling at 5°C.
- Social Downtime
- 0–24 hrs mild redness
- Evidence-Based Interval
- Annual single session (optional 6-month top-up)
Counterfeit / Clone Machine Warning
Genuine Sofwave consoles use the SUPERB applicator with integrated Sofcool cooling and show a pulse counter. Ask to see the pulse count before and after treatment.
- ✓Sofwave-branded console & applicator
- ✓Sofcool cooling active
- ✓Pulse count shown before and after
- Halley Medical Aesthetics
Orchard Road · Tier A
- V Medical Aesthetics & Laser Clinic (Somerset)
Somerset / Orchard · Tier A
- Bio Aesthetic Laser Clinic (Palais Renaissance)
Orchard Road · Tier B
Comparison Matrix
| Device | Energy / Modality | Target Layer | Pain | Downtime | Interval | SG Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Laser Quanta · Candela · Cynosure · Fotona |
1064nm/532nm Picosecond Nd:YAG | Epidermis 0.1–0.3mm (532nm) · Papillary Dermis 0.3–1.5mm (1064nm / MLA) | 2/10 | 0 hrs (toning) · 24–48 hrs erythema (fractional) | Every 2–4 weeks × 5–10 (toning) · every 4 weeks × 3–4 (fractional) | S$350 |
| Sylfirm X Viol Co., Ltd. (Korea) |
300μm–4.0mm Bipolar Pulsed/CW RF | Basement Membrane 0.3mm (PW) · Papillary & Reticular Dermis to 3.0mm+ (CW) | 5/10 | 24–48 hrs erythema · pinpoint marks 2–3 days | Every 4 weeks × 3–5 | S$680 |
| Thermage FLX Solta Medical (Bausch Health) |
6.78 MHz Monopolar RF | Reticular Dermis 1.5–3.0mm · Fibrous Septae to ~4.0mm | 6/10 | 0–24 hrs mild erythema | Annual single session (12–18 months) | S$3,500 |
| Ultherapy PRIME Merz Aesthetics |
MHz Micro-Focused Ultrasound + Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging | 1.5mm Dermis · 3.0mm Deep Dermis · 4.5mm SMAS Fibromuscular Layer | 8/10 | 0 hrs social downtime · tenderness 1–2 weeks | Annual single session (12–18 months) | S$3,200 |
| Sofwave Sofwave Medical |
SUPERB Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam | Mid-Dermis Parallel Cylinder Zone 1.5mm (spares SMAS & subcutaneous fat) | 6/10 | 0–24 hrs mild redness | Annual single session (optional 6-month top-up) | S$3,200 |
| Potenza Cynosure |
4-Mode Monopolar/Bipolar RF Microneedling | 0.5mm–4.0mm Dual-Depth (Tiger Tip treats two dermal depths per pass) | 6/10 | 24–72 hrs erythema · pinpoint marks | Every 4–6 weeks × 3 | S$850 |
| Fotona 4D Fotona |
2940nm Er:YAG + 1064nm Nd:YAG (4 modes) | 0.1mm Epidermal Peel · 1.0–3.0mm Bulk Dermal Heating · Intraoral Mucosal Vector | 4/10 | 0–24 hrs (SupErficial: 2–3 days fine peeling) | Every 4–6 weeks × 3, then every 6 months | S$750 |
| Rejuran Healer PharmaResearch (Korea) |
Intradermal PN (Polynucleotide 2%) | Papillary Dermis 0.5–1.5mm (intradermal blebs) | 7/10 | 3–5 days micro-bumps / subdermal papules (gun) · 1–2 days (manual) | Every 3–4 weeks × 3, then maintenance every 6 months | S$650 |
| Profhilo IBSA Derma (Switzerland) |
Intradermal PN / BAP Hybrid HA | Deep Dermis / Superficial Subcutaneous ~2.5–3.5mm (BAP depots) | 3/10 | 24–48 hrs small injection bumps | 2 sessions 4 weeks apart, then every 6 months | S$950 |
| Botulinum Toxin Merz · AbbVie (Allergan) · Ipsen / Galderma |
Botulinum Toxin Type A Neuromodulator | Intramuscular (Masseter / Frontalis / Corrugator >4.5mm) · Intradermal Micro-Botox (0.8–1.2mm) | 3/10 | 0 hrs · pinpoint bumps for 15–30 minutes | Every 3–4 months (masseter 4–6 months) | S$650 |
| Juvelook / Lenisna Vaim Co. (Korea) |
PDLLA + Non-Crosslinked HA Biostimulator | Papillary to Reticular Dermis 1.0–1.8mm (Juvelook 50mg) · Subdermal 2.5–4.0mm (Lenisna 200mg) | 5/10 | 1–3 days micro-papules | Every 4–6 weeks × 2–3, then yearly | S$780 |
| Skinvive / Belotero Revive AbbVie (Allergan) · Merz |
Microdroplet Intradermal HA (+ Glycerol) | Superficial Intradermal Microdroplet Depot 0.8–1.2mm | 4/10 | 24–48 hrs small bumps / redness | Every 6 months | S$980 |
Pillar II · Singapore 2026 Fair Price
Sofwave: fair S$2,600–S$3,800, median S$3,200
Full face & submental (200–300 pulses; 250-pulse reference) · SGD incl. 9% GST. Full-face Sofwave far below S$2,100 suggests under-pulsing or a partial-face treatment.
Transparent practices: Halley Medical Aesthetics · V Medical Aesthetics & Laser Clinic (Somerset) · Bio Aesthetic Laser Clinic (Palais Renaissance)
Clinic Dossier · Singapore
Compare Singapore Medical Clinics in Our Directory
No clinic in the dossier lists Sofwave yet. These are Singapore medical clinics in the Open Directory: compare their doctors, devices and published prices side by side.
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Halley Medical Aesthetics
Singapore · Medical Aesthetic Clinic
Somerset Exit D · 54 mTier A -
V Medical Aesthetics & Laser Clinic (Somerset)
Singapore · Medical Aesthetic Clinic
Somerset Exit A · 120 mTier A -
Bio Aesthetic Laser Clinic (Palais Renaissance)
Singapore · Medical Aesthetic Clinic
Orchard Exit 11 · 292 mTier B
Section V · Before Sofwave
Pre-Procedure Washout & Post-Procedure Barrier Support
Typical clinic guidance for heat, laser or needle treatments: pause these actives beforehand.
- Retinoidstop 5–7 days before
- Exfoliating Acidstop 3–5 days before
- Vitamin C / Antioxidantstop 2–3 days before
- Spicule / Microneedlestop 5–7 days before
After the session · Recovery & photoprotection
- Cicaplast Baume B5+ Soothing Therapeutic CreamLa Roche-Posay · Barrier / Peptide / Hydrator
- Atobarrier 365 CreamAestura · Barrier / Peptide / Hydrator
- Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++SKIN1004 · Photoprotection
Editorial guidance from common clinic practice, not medical advice: your treating doctor's pre- and post-care instructions come first.
Field Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
What skin depth and anatomical layer does Sofwave target?
Sofwave (SUPERB Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam) targets Mid-Dermis Parallel Cylinder Zone 1.5mm (spares SMAS & subcutaneous fat): Papillary Dermis (0.3–1.5mm), Reticular Dermis (1.5–3.0mm). Seven parallel ultrasound beams create cylindrical thermal zones at 1.5mm in the mid-dermis, with integrated Sofcool epidermal cooling.
How painful is Sofwave, what is the downtime, and what is the evidence-based session interval?
Pain index 6/10. Topical numbing optional; Sofcool contact cooling at 5°C. Downtime: 0–24 hrs mild redness. Interval: Annual single session (optional 6-month top-up).
How do I verify an authentic Sofwave machine and what is a fair price in Singapore?
Sofwave-branded console & applicator; Sofcool cooling active; Pulse count shown before and after. Genuine Sofwave consoles use the SUPERB applicator with integrated Sofcool cooling and show a pulse counter. Ask to see the pulse count before and after treatment. Beauty.net's 2026 Singapore benchmark for Sofwave (Full face & submental (200–300 pulses; 250-pulse reference)) is a fair range of S$2,600–S$3,800 with a median of S$3,200, incl. 9% GST.