Sofwave Non-Surgical Skin & Neck Tightening - Eugene, OR

Lift, smooth, and firm lax skin with no downtime

Sofwave offers a non-surgical solution to tighten and lift skin on the brow, jawline, neck, décolletage, and arms—with no needles or recovery required! It’s an ideal option if you’ve started to see laxity in your skin, but aren’t ready for surgery. Sofwave treatments are performed in our physician-led med spa in Eugene and overseen by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kiya Movassaghi. In just one hour, you can achieve dramatic yet natural-looking rejuvenation.

What is Sofwave & how does it work?

Sofwave uses Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam (SUPERB™) technology—multiple beams of ultrasound energy that heat deeper skin layers to 60–70°C (140-158 degrees Fahrenheit). This is the temperature range at which collagen contracts and new collagen and elastin begin to form (these proteins are responsible for keeping the skin lifted and smooth). This thermal effect is called neo-collagenesis.

Sofwave’s SUPERB™ ultrasound beams do not disrupt the skin’s surface, and the integrated Sofcool™ contact cooling keeps you comfortable while the deeper tissue remodels, tightening and lifting the skin over the weeks that follow treatment.

Want to double down on your results with muscle toning? We now offer Pure Impact for strengthening and toning the muscles of the abdomen, thighs, arms, and buttocks—the perfect treatment to pair with Sofwave.

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Benefits of Sofwave

Sofwave offers a powerful combination of convenience, comfort, and clinically proven results:

No downtime: Get back to your routine immediately—apply makeup, head to meetings, or hit the gym the same day.
Quick treatment: Most visits take less than an hour door-to-door to fit easily into busy schedules.
Safe year-round: Sofwave is safe for all skin tones and can be performed in any season.
Natural collagen boost: Your skin does the lifting—results look like you, refreshed.
Treats multiple areas: Improve skin on the brows, cheeks, jawline, neck, chest, and arms.
Long-lasting: Clinical studies show visible wrinkle reduction and skin tightening for 12 months or longer.

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Our Sofwave Protocol

Here’s what you can expect during a typical Sofwave treatment at our Eugene medical spa:

Consultation

You’ll meet with one of our AlliedPro-trained aesthetic experts to discuss your goals and determine if Sofwave is right for you. Once you are ready to proceed, we apply a topical anesthetic to enhance your comfort during treatment.

Treatment

We glide the Sofwave handpiece in overlapping passes to ensure even coverage of your treatment areas. The session lasts 30 to 45 minutes. We use the Sofcool™ system throughout treatment to protect your skin. Most patients feel brief warmth during treatment. The anesthetic and cooling technology help keep the experience comfortable.

Recovery and downtime

You can return to work, workouts, or social plans immediately after your session. Any mild redness after your Sofwave treatment fades quickly.

“Each visit is wonderful. The staff is friendly, and efficient. Karen is knowledgeable and always able to answer my questions in a way that I completely understand what the procedure will be and what effects I might expect.”
—5-Star Google Review

Sofwave Results & Timeline

Here’s what you can typically expect after your Sofwave treatment:

When results begin: Most patients notice subtle skin tightening within 4 weeks of treatment.
Best results: Improvements continue over time, with peak results typically seen around 12 weeks as new collagen forms and strengthens.
What the research shows: Clinical studies have shown that some patients experience visible results after a single session.

Most patients are very pleased with their results after a single session. If you’d like to see stronger improvement in more pronounced laxity, it is safe to have another Sofwave treatment. We recommend waiting about 3 months between treatments to give your initial treatment results enough time to fully develop.

	Sofwave	RF Microneedling	Ultherapy
Technology	Parallel-beam ultrasound + cooling	Radiofrequency + microneedles	Focused ultrasound
Comfort	High (Sofcool™)	Moderate-High	Moderate
Downtime	None	1–2 days redness	None
Results Begin	4–6 weeks	4–6 weeks	2–3 months
Ideal Uses	Lift & smooth lax skin	Pigmentation, texture, & subtle tightening	Lift & smooth lax skin

Many patients choose Sofwave for its exceptional comfort, zero downtime, and proven safety across all skin types. Sofwave is our preferred treatment for needle-free skin tightening. However, if you would like to clear up sun damage, freckles, or dark spots during your treatment, RF microneedling offer this benefit, as well. Read more about RF microneedling here »

Side Effects & Safety

Clinical trials confirm Sofwave’s strong safety profile. Mild redness or minimal swelling may last a few hours after treatment, but no significant adverse events have been reported in studies. Sofwave has several integrated safety technologies:

Sofcool™ integrated cooling protects the skin’s surface from overheating.
Real-time temperature monitoring maintains optimal treatment levels.
Safe for all skin types with no damage to underlying structures.

Why choose Ziba for Sofwave in Eugene

Choosing Sofwave at Ziba means you’re in expert hands every step of the way:

Surgeon oversight: Every treatment is directed by Dr. Movassaghi, a board-certified plastic surgeon with 20+ years’ experience in aesthetic medicine.
AlliedPro team: Our team of experts—Casey, Rachel, Karen, and Janna—are members of the Aesthetic Society’s AlliedPro program, reflecting the highest standards of safety and technique.
Professional medical setting: Enjoy hospital-grade protocols in the relaxed atmosphere of our spa.
Comprehensive care: From injectables to lasers, we tailor a total skin-rejuvenation plan around your goals. We offer complementary treatments like Pure Impact muscle toning and CoolSculpting fat reduction, so we are able to advise you on a comprehensive treatment plan.

Meet one of the most experienced medical spa teams in Eugene

Eugene medspa team of aestheticians, nurse injectors, and physician assistants who can provide facials, non-surgical body contouring, laser treatments, facial fillers, and Botox-type neuromodulators at our medical spa — *Left to right:* Casey, Advanced Medical Aesthetician; Rachel, Advanced Medical Aesthetician; Janna, Physician Assistant and Allergan-certified Injector; Karen, Nurse Injector.

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Key Benefits
Glossary

Key Benefits

Non-invasive—no interruption to daily routine.
Fast treatments that take approximately 30–45 minutes.
Consistent, predictable results after just 1-2 sessions.

Glossary

Collagen: A natural protein in your skin that keeps it firm, smooth, and youthful.

Ultrasound energy: Safe sound waves that penetrate the skin to heat the deeper layers and trigger collagen production.

Treatment Depth: How far the treatment reaches below the skin’s surface. Sofwave targets the mid-dermal layer where tightening happens.

Parallel beam technology: Multiple ultrasound beams at once to treat more skin evenly and quickly.

Numbing cream: A topical anesthetic applied before treatment.

Synchronous ultrasound: All the ultrasound beams are delivered at the same time, making the treatment fast and effective.

Micro-current devices: Tools that stimulate facial muscles.

Sofwave™ treatment: A non-invasive procedure that uses ultrasound to tighten skin and smooth wrinkles.

Collagen fibers: The strands in your skin’s structure that give it strength and bounce.

Skin laxity: A term for loose or sagging skin.

Collagen production: The process of your body making more collagen.

Facial lines: Wrinkles or creases caused by aging, expression, or sun exposure.

Facial muscles: The muscles under your skin that create expressions.

Clinical study: A scientific test on real people showing safety and efficacy.

Elastin production: The process of making elastin, a protein that gives skin its stretch.

Skin-care routine: Your daily regimen of cleansing, moisturizing, and protecting your skin.

Skin types: Whether your skin is dry, oily, or sensitive.

Elastin: A stretchy protein in your skin that helps it snap back—like a rubber band—often lost as we age.

Dermatologist: A skin doctor who can help diagnose and treat skin conditions.

FDA: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Botox: A popular injectable that relaxes muscles to smooth wrinkles.

Dermis: The second layer of your skin, where collagen lives.

Face-lift: A surgical procedure to tighten facial skin.

Skin aging: The natural process of your skin becoming thinner, looser, and more lined.

Fillers: Injectables that add volume to the face.

Vitamin A: A skin-care ingredient that helps with cell turnover and smoothness.

Eczema: A skin condition causing dryness and irritation.

Dermatitis: Inflammation of the skin.

Skin rejuvenation: Treatments or routines that restore a healthy, youthful glow.

Soft tissue: The layer of skin and fat beneath the surface.

SPF: Sun protection factor.

FAQs about Sofwave

Most patients achieve a noticeable lift with one Sofwave session. During your consultation, we evaluate your skin laxity, thickness, and collagen reserve to determine whether a second non-surgical skin-tightening treatment at the 6- to 12-month mark would add value.

Patients with moderate to advanced laxity or those who desire more dramatic contouring, i.e. around the jawline, often choose this staged approach. If you combine Sofwave with complementary therapies such as RF microneedling or injectable collagen stimulators, we coordinate timing to maximize your overall tightening and smoothing results.

Sofwave initiates an immediate thermal contraction of collagen fibers, so a subtle “snug” feeling can appear in as little as four weeks. However, the most visible skin-tightening benefits develop between 10 and 12 weeks as fibroblasts generate new, stronger collagen and elastin.

This biological process continues for up to six months, progressively lifting the brow, cheeks, neck, and arm contours. We document your progress with photos so you can appreciate incremental improvements that can be easy to miss day-to-day.

Clinical trials show that the collagen induced by Sofwave non-surgical skin tightening can remain stable for 12–24 months before natural aging gradually re-loosens the tissue. Longevity depends on intrinsic factors (age, genetics, hormonal balance) and lifestyle choices (sun exposure, smoking, nutrition, and daily skin care).

Patients who apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, follow a medical-grade skincare regimen, and schedule annual maintenance treatments tend to prolong their lift well beyond the two-year mark. Because Sofwave is ultrasound-based, repeat sessions remain safe and effective without increasing downtime.

Discomfort is minimal. We apply a topical anesthetic 30 minutes prior to treatment and activate Sofcool™ contact cooling, which lowers the temperature on the surface of your skin while ultrasound energy heats the mid-dermis.

Patients typically describe a brief, warm “zap” that lasts one to two seconds per pulse—far milder than older ultrasound devices. If you are especially sensitive, we offer Pro-Nox™ self-administered nitrous oxide for additional comfort.

After your session, the skin may look slightly pink for an hour, but there is no bruising, peeling, or activity restriction, making Sofwave a convenient lunchtime skin-tightening option.

Yes, Sofwave is FDA-cleared for these applications:

Improving the appearance of facial fine lines and wrinkles
Lifting the eyebrow, neck, and submental area
Improve the appearance of skin laxity on upper arms
Improve the appearance of cellulite for the short term

Sofwave is different from lasers, microneedling, IPL, and other treatments in several ways:

Sofwave vs. lasers: Unlike ablative lasers, Sofwave tightens skin without damaging the surface, meaning no downtime and a lower risk of side effects.
Sofwave vs. RF microneedling: Sofwave is completely non-invasive and more comfortable, with no needles and no recovery time required.
Sofwave vs. IPL/non-invasive RF: Sofwave delivers stronger skin tightening results thanks to its advanced ultrasound-based technology.

Our expert team will help you choose the right treatment for you based on your concerns during your consultation.

Yes. Unlike lasers that target pigment, Sofwave’s ultrasound waves bypass the melanin-rich epidermis entirely, depositing heat only in the collagen-dense mid-dermis. This mechanism makes Sofwave one of the safest non-surgical skin-tightening technologies for Fitzpatrick skin types IV, V, and VI.

The device is FDA-cleared for lifting the brow, submental region, and neck regardless of complexion, and our AlliedPro-trained providers fine-tune settings to match individual skin thickness and resilience. We routinely treat patients of every ethnicity in Eugene with excellent tightening results and virtually no risk of hyperpigmentation.

Ready to lift & tighten?

Experience the collagen-boosting power of Sofwave at Ziba Medical Spa. Call (541) 686-8700 or request your appointment online to discover a firmer, fresher look—even on a lunchbreak!