From Bajaj Plastic Surgery, led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anureet Bajaj, serving Oklahoma City and the surrounding OKC metro area
Sofwave is a non-surgical skin tightening treatment available at Bajaj Plastic Surgery in Oklahoma City. It uses ultrasound energy to stimulate the skin’s own collagen and elastin, producing lifting and tightening results without incisions or downtime. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anureet Bajaj offers Sofwave as part of a full range of surgical and non-surgical options for patients in Oklahoma City and the surrounding metro area.
How Sofwave Works
Sofwave uses SUPERB (Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam) technology to deliver ultrasound energy to a precise depth of 1.5mm in the mid-dermis, the layer where collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid are produced. The integrated Sofcool system cools the skin’s surface throughout treatment, protecting the epidermis while the ultrasound energy works in the layer below.
The response is new collagen for structure, new elastin for resilience, and hyaluronic acid for hydration, all generated at the tissue level.
Sofwave as a Non-Surgical Option at Bajaj Plastic Surgery
At a plastic surgery practice, Sofwave is offered alongside a full range of options, from skincare and injectables to facelift surgery. Sofwave fills a specific role in that range: patients with mild to moderate skin laxity who want lifting and tightening without an incision, and without stepping away from work or their normal routine.
Sofwave is not intended to replace facelift surgery. For patients who have already had surgery, Sofwave can also serve as a maintenance treatment to help sustain results.
What the Published Evidence Shows
Sofwave is one of the most extensively published non-invasive skin tightening technologies available today:
- 40+ peer-reviewed publications
- 68 percent average increase in collagen confirmed by biopsy (Suh et al., 2025)
- 33 percent average increase in elastin confirmed by biopsy (Suh et al., 2025)
- Documented stimulation of hyaluronic acid production in the dermis
- 1 million+ treatments worldwide; no fat atrophy events reported in published data
- 7 specific FDA aesthetic clearances, including facial lines and wrinkles, eyebrow lifting, submental lifting, neck lifting, cellulite reduction, acne scar improvement, and arm skin laxity
- Results lasting 12 months or longer from a single session
That safety record matters because facial fat compartments give the face its structural volume. Sofwave’s mechanism targets the dermis at 1.5mm, above the fat layer. It is designed to stimulate collagen, not to disrupt fat, an important distinction for patients who want lifting and tightening without a change in facial volume or shape.
How Sofwave Compares to Other Treatments
Sofwave is often considered alongside other non-surgical approaches to skin tightening, including Ultherapy and radiofrequency-based devices. Ultherapy targets deeper tissue layers, while Sofwave treats the mid-dermis specifically, the layer where visible collagen loss occurs. Sofwave’s SUPERB technology also uses parallel beam ultrasound, which delivers more uniform heating across the treatment area than many radiofrequency devices, a difference that affects both comfort and consistency of results.
What Sofwave Treats
| Concern | Area Treated | What Sofwave Stimulates |
|---|---|---|
| Skin laxity and loosening | Face and jawline | Collagen and elastin at the mid-dermis level |
| Brow heaviness and drooping | Brow and forehead | Structural lifting, FDA-cleared for eyebrow lifting |
| Neck and under-chin laxity | Neck and submental area | FDA-cleared for neck and submental lifting |
| Crepey or loose arm skin | Upper arms | FDA-cleared for arm skin laxity |
| Cellulite texture | Body | FDA-cleared for cellulite reduction |
| Acne scarring | Face | FDA-cleared for acne scar improvement |
| Overall skin renewal | Full face | Collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid |
What to Expect During Treatment
Treatment typically takes 30 to 45 minutes for facial areas. Patients may receive a topical numbing option before treatment, and most describe the sensation as warm, manageable pulses as the ultrasound energy reaches the mid-dermis. There is no downtime; patients return to their normal activities immediately after the appointment.
Results become noticeable at 8 to 12 weeks as new collagen and elastin begin to form, with full results developing at 3 to 6 months. Results last 12 months or longer from a single session, with annual treatment recommended for patients who want to sustain their results as part of ongoing maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Sofwave a good option if I’m not ready for a facelift?
A: Yes. For patients with mild to moderate skin laxity, Sofwave delivers lifting and tightening through biopsy-confirmed collagen and elastin stimulation, without incisions or downtime.
Q: What makes Sofwave different from other non-surgical skin tightening treatments?
A: Sofwave uses SUPERB (Synchronous Ultrasound Parallel Beam) technology, supported by 40+ peer-reviewed publications and 7 specific FDA aesthetic clearances, including facial lines and wrinkles, eyebrow lifting, and submental lifting.
Q: Can Sofwave affect facial fat or volume?
A: No fat atrophy events have been reported across 1 million+ treatments worldwide. Sofwave targets the mid-dermis at 1.5mm, above the fat layer, so its mechanism is collagen stimulation rather than fat disruption.
Q: How long do Sofwave results last?
A: Results last 12 months or longer from a single session, with full results developing at 3 to 6 months as new collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid mature.
Q: Is Sofwave the same as a facelift?
A: No. Sofwave is a non-surgical treatment that stimulates the skin’s own collagen and elastin, while a facelift is a surgical procedure. The two treatments work differently, and a consultation is the best way to determine which option, or combination of options, fits your goals.
Q: Is Sofwave safe for all skin types?
A: Yes. Sofwave is ultrasound-based with no risk to pigment, making it safe for all skin types and tones.
Considering Non-Surgical Skin Tightening in Oklahoma City?
Bajaj Plastic Surgery offers Sofwave alongside board-certified surgical expertise and a full range of non-surgical treatment options. Schedule a consultation to find out whether Sofwave, or another approach, is the right fit for your skin and your goals.
Schedule your Sofwave consultation at Bajaj Plastic Surgery.
8106 N May Ave, Suite B, Oklahoma City, OK 73120