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Telegraph
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
I tried the jowl-sharpening tweakment loved by Sarah Jessica Parker. It works
The Sex and The City spin-off And Just Like That... has had wildly mixed reviews. But questionable plot lines aside, Sarah Jessica Parker looks – refreshingly – exactly like herself. At 60, her face isn't over-filled, her hair isn't over-dyed and her skin isn't over-tightened, a rarity in an industry where it's entirely normal in midlife to consider a deep plane facelift, a costly, invasive procedure (Kris Jenner is rumoured to have had one recently). Indeed, Parker's skincare routine is as basic as it gets. On a podcast last summer she told beauty expert Caroline Hirons that she would, in between rehearsals for Plaza Suite at London's Savoy Theatre, pop to the Boots on the Strand to stock up on the face cleanser of choice for herself and husband Matthew Broderick – a £1.99 bar of soap. But soap and water will only get you so far. Parker is also a fan of the ultrasound-based energy treatment Sofwave, designed to tighten and slightly lift the jawline. 'I do Sofwave and it's great – but it hurts,' she said in an interview with British Vogue in 2023. I agree. I tried Sofwave three months ago and have been hugely impressed with the results. After some recent weight loss (through diet and exercise, not Ozempic), the fat pads in my cheeks had descended a little. I went to see the highly sought-after consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto. She's a big fan of Sofwave, so much so that she has it done herself (always a good sign). She told me she found it to be one of the most effective methods for subtle yet visible tightening of the lower face. 'It's ideal for individuals between their late 30s and 60s noticing early signs of skin laxity, particularly around the jawline and cheeks, who aren't ready for more invasive procedures,' she says. Adding that it's best-suited to patients with mild to moderate sagging, crepey skin, or softening of the lower face contour. So how does it work? Ultrasound, which is the energy used in Sofwave, stimulates the skin's own natural collagen production. Although ultrasound technology is not exactly new, Sofwave doesn't go as deep as many other devices. It delivers ultrasound energy at a consistent depth of around 1.5mm, which allows for collagen stimulation without heating the deeper layers (so you don't zap the much-needed fat cells that we gradually begin to lose as we age). As someone who has never had any injectables, Sofwave is probably the strongest treatment I've ever tried. It's certainly not a pop-in-and-out facial. You need to have numbing cream applied for an hour beforehand and if you have a low pain threshold – like me – your dermatologist may advise on some pain relief half an hour before. The treatment for the lower face and jawline takes around 40 minutes, and feels like a gradual heating sensation on each 'shot' of the ultrasound. Pleasingly, there's no downtime. The results take three to six months to see fully – since you are signalling your own collagen to kick-start production – but I noticed a change in definition of my jawline in around four weeks. Are energy treatments the way forward in treating the jawline? It's a resounding yes from Dr Mahto. 'While fillers can still be highly effective when used judiciously, there's growing awareness around the overuse of volume and its long-term effects on facial proportions and skin health,' she explains. 'This is particularly important for the jawline, where overfilling can lead to heaviness or distortion. Many patients now prefer to maintain structural support with devices and reserve fillers for more subtle enhancement. The overall aesthetic is becoming more refined.' This discreet tweak comes at a cost. One session at Self London, Dr Mahto's clinic in Harley Street, is £2,850 for the lower face, submental (under the chin) and neck. (It is also available at other clinics in the UK.) Most patients only need one session and results can last up to a year or more. My verdict? Three months in and I can certainly see why SJP is a fan. Or try one of these
Elle
25-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Elle
The 70 Best Beauty Gadgets and In-Office Treatments of 2025
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. A tool to thicken your hair? A device for fuller lips—without the filler? A gadget that de-puffs your entire face? These aren't beauty fantasies—they're real, editor-approved winners from our second annual Tools and Treatments Awards. To find the best picks, the ELLE beauty team started by combing through hundreds of options, from a microneedling alternative that uses high-pressure jet technology to an hourglass-shaped hair dryer specifically designed to diffuse curly hair. Then, we tasked 28 ELLE staff members with testing out the most promising entries and detailing their experiences. Would they use this tool or get this treatment again? Would they pay for it themselves? Would they recommend it to a friend? On a scale of one to 10, how much did it hurt? How did their results compare to everything else they've tried? After vigorous experimentation, we found the 70 most-effective at-home tools and in-office treatments on the market right now. Below, find solutions for your hair, face, and body—all vetted by ELLE. Skip Section Details on our methodology Delmaine Donson // Getty Images Best Thermal Brush Best Hair Dryer for Curly Hair Best Multi-Styler With Heat Best Hair Dryer for Speed Best Portable LED Device for Hair Growth Best Hair Dryer to Prevent Frizz Best Straightener for Thick Hair Best At-Home Blowout Tool Best Microcurrent Hair Growth Device Best Compact Hair Dryer Best Hair Steamer Best Volumizing Tool Best Multi-Styler for Speed Best Curling Iron Best Hair Growth Helmet Best Hair Color Tool Best Non-Damaging Hair Dryer Best Innovative Hair Dryer Best Curling Iron for Curly Hair Best Diffuser for Curly Hair Best Wavy Hair Tool Now 34% Off Credit: Babe Waves Best Small Hair Tool LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR HAIR WINNERS Ronnie Kaufman // Getty Images Best At-Home Hair Removal Best Humidifier Best Shower Filter Now 12% Off Credit: canopy Best Sauna Blanket Best Electric Toothbrush Best Floss Alternative Best Health Tracking Tool Best Air Purifier Best At-Home Gel Manicure Higherdose Microcurrent Body Sculptor LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BODY WINNERS Ivan Pantic // Getty Images Best LED Mask for Travel Best LED Mask for Lips Best LED Mask for Eyes Best Skin Care Infuser Best LED Mask for Beginners Now 29% Off Credit: Higherdose Best Facial Lymphatic Drainage Tool Best At-Home Radiofrequency Best LED Mask for Fine Lines Best At-Home Laser for Subtle Results Best 2-in-1 LED Mask Best De-Puffing Tool Best Makeup Tool Best At-Home Laser for Tightening Best At-Home Microcurrent Best Luxury LED Mask LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SKIN WINNERS Plume Creative // Getty Images Best Fast-Acting Neurotoxin Courtesy of Dysport Best Hydrating In-Office Treatment HydraFacial Best Ultrasound Treatment for Fine Lines and Wrinkles Sofwave Best Classic Neurotoxin Botox Best Biostimulatory Filler for Facial Volume RADIESSE Best Scalp Treatment Courtesy of Keravive Best In-Office Exfoliating Facial DiamondGlow Best Collagen-Stimulating Treatment morpheus8 Best Glow-Boosting Neurotoxin Daxxify Best Injectable Moisturizer Courtesy of Skinvive Best Ultrasound Treatment for Skin Tightening Ultherapy Prime Best Body Treatment for Stubborn Areas Emsculpt Best Face Sculpting Treatment Emface Best In-Office Microneedling Alternative Sinclair Enerjet Best Laser to Even Skin Tone Courtesy of UltraClear Best Biostimulatory Filler for Collagen Production Sculptra Best Laser for All Skin Tones Courtesy of Avava Best Lymphatic Drainage Treatment for the Body Endospheres Evolution Best Muscle Strengthening Treatment Courtesy of Sofwave Best Lip Filler Courtesy of Volbella Best Tightening Treatment with Minimal Pain Courtesy of Everesse Best In-Office Microneedling Courtesy of Skinpen Best In-Office Hair Removal Treatment Courtesy of Sinclair Primelase LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TREATMENT WINNERS December 2024 to February 2025: The ELLE beauty team compiled data on new and innovative tools or treatment launches while keeping note of the existing tools and treatments that remain a gold standard. February 2025: The ELLE beauty team asked brands to send formal submissions to our awards to be considered (we never charge for submissions). March 2025 to April 2025: We recruited 28 ELLE staffers to test hundreds of tools and in-office treatments. April 2025 to May 2025: ELLE staffers were asked to honestly evaluate tools and treatments based on criteria including efficacy, ease-of-use, pain, and innovation. May 2025: ELLE staffers submitted their detailed feedback to the beauty team for review. We compiled all of the info, including exactly why our staffers liked each tool or treatment. June 2025: We analyzed this feedback to find 70 winners for our second annual Tools and Treatments Awards.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Bryan Johnson's top 3 tips for reducing wrinkles
Bryan Johnson, the 'anti-aging millionaire,' shares his strategies for reducing wrinkles, emphasizing measurement and effective treatments. He highlights the importance of understanding how the body ages using tools like Visia for baseline assessment. All of us want youthful skin. A glowing and plump-looking skin is every other person's dream. No wonder the 'anti-aging' products and treatments industry is booming. The youthfulness starts to fade as we age, and it's completely natural. Aging also brings wrinkles, which not many are fans of. Health influencer and tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known as the 'anti-aging millionaire' amongst netizens, is on a never-ending quest to age in reverse, and he has now revealed his top three strategies for reducing wrinkles. Before delving into his methods, let's try to understand what wrinkles are. What are wrinkles Wrinkles are an inevitable part of aging. They appear as creases, folds, or ridges in the skin as we age. As we grow older, the skin loses elasticity due to declining collagen and elastin production. As a result, the wrinkles appear. External factors like sun exposure and lifestyle choices can also accelerate this process. Bryan Johnson's top 3 treatments to reduce wrinkles Bryan Johnson, who is known for trying out science-based hacks to live longer, first understands how his body is aging. 'Like all things I do, measurement is number one. So I use Visia, which is a multi-spectral imaging to get a baseline age on my face. It looks at UV spots, browns, reds, pore size, etc. And then we measure treatments. For example, skin creams and other therapies,' Bryan Johnson recently told a neuroscientist. Entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson Bryan also stressed that most of the anti-aging skin creams don't work. He also revealed that he has done two therapies - Tixel and Sofwave. 'The biggest gains I've had from my skin have been from two therapies. One is Tixel. The second is Sofwave. It's an ultrasound-based therapy that heats up the skin and produces collagen and increases elastin. So other than that, I found that most things have marginal improvement, but that's what I've been doing for the past couple years,' he revealed. How to reduce wrinkles on face: 7 tips to deal with skin ageing While wrinkles are a hallmark of aging skin, several other factors can accelerate the aging process. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are a primary driver of premature skin aging, often called photoaging. UV radiation breaks down collagen and elastin, leading to sagging, fine lines, and age spots. Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 can reduce the pace. Diet, exercise, and sleep significantly impact skin health. Smoking and alcohol too, can accelerate aging. Stress and genetics also have a significant impact. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kim Kardashian goes makeup free for pricey skin treatment regimen as she prepares for 2025 Met Gala
She confirmed this week that she was willing to testify at the French trial of the 'Grandpa Gang' of alleged thieves who are accused of robbing her at gunpoint in 2016. But Kim Kardashian also had another obligation coming up to plan for — the 2025 Met Gala, which will be held on May 5 in New York City. The 44-year-old reality star revealed Monday in her Instagram Stories that she is going all out on expensive skin treatments to make sure she's looking her best next week. She shared a photo of herself lying on what looked like a spa bed as a person wearing gloves held a chunky plastic-coated device against her cheek. 'This is my third time doing @sofwavemed and I think it's one of the only lasers that works for firming!' she gushed in her caption. Sofwave boasts on its website that it uses non-invasive technology that has received FDA clearance. The reality star seems to be getting prepped ahead of unveiling her latest show-stopping look at the 2025 Met Gala in New York on May 5; pictured in May 2024 According to the company, the technology that it uses ultrasound waves to heat tissue, and the subsequent healing reaction allegedly stimulates increased production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid to decrease wrinkles and signs of aging. Kim, who was makeup free in the photo, had gel smeared on her face and neck where the device was being used, and she also didn't have any clothing visible at or above her shoulders. In a subsequent post, she revealed that she had the treatment done at the 7Q Spa Laser & Aesthetic Center and posed with its founders, sisters Noune and Lilia Serobian. She's a regular customer there, and the spa even features a photo of Kim from a 2024 visit on its website's homepage. Although the spa doesn't list the price of the treatment, Sofwave treatments commonly cost more than $1,000 for a session covering a small area of the face. However, Kim had gel all over her face and neck, suggesting she was going for the full-face treatment, which can cost more than $4,500. The Kardashians star isn't a new evangelist for the procedure, as she previously raved about it on Instagram in February, via Page Six. 'Sofwave heats the skin to trigger collagen production. There's no downtime. And totally lifts which is why I would do it everywhere I possibly could lol,' she captioned a photo of herself mid-treatment. She shared a photo of herself with the 7Q Spa Laser & Aesthetic Center's founders. It's website features a 2024 photo of her from a previous session; seen with Kanye West in 2013 in NYC In another snap of the device itself, she admitted that it 'hurts on the body but not on the face for some reason,' but despite the pain factor, she gushed that it was 'BEYOND worth it.' Kim can boast some of the most iconic looks from Met Galas going back more than a decade, and she has made high-profile appearance at the event with her ex-husband Kanye West and her subsequent ex-boyfriend Pete Davidson. The annual gala is held at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art and is a fundraiser supporting the museum's Costume Institute. On Monday, it was reported that Kim may have to relive a traumatic 2016 robbery in which she had a gun held to her head as a trial over the robbery begins in Paris. The reality star is expected to testify in the trial — which commenced at Paris' Palais de Justice on Monday — nearly a decade after the jewel theft, according to Sky News. On October 2, 2016, she was robbed of her jewels by five men disguised as police officers who were described in French media as the 'Grandpa Gang' due to the advanced age of the alleged robbers — though some of the people charged with the crime are fairly young and one defendant is a woman. Shockingly, Kim was seen flashing incredibly valuable jewelry in public just days before news broke that she would likely testify, which led to widespread criticism, including from jewelry experts. In a statement, Kardashian's attorney Michael Rhodes confirmed that she would likely testify next month. '[Kim] Kardashian is preserving her testimony for the Court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further on it at this stage,' he said. 'She has tremendous appreciation and admiration for the French judicial system and has been treated with great respect by the French authorities.' The defendants are accused of holding a hotel concierge hostage at gunpoint in order to gain entrance to Kardashian's room. Once inside the reality star–turned–actress' room, they allegedly pointed a gun at her and ordered her to remove her massive engagement ring from then-husband Kanye West. The robbery took a horrific turn as the robbers bound her arms and legs with zip ties and covered her eyes and mouth with duct tape. Kardashian, who reportedly begged for her life during the shocking robbery, eventually managed to wriggle her hands free and removed the tape over her mouth to cry out for help. It was too late, as the robbers had already escaped with a box of her jewelry, most of which was never recovered. Due to the age of the senior robbers, one defendant has already died, while another is set to have a separate trial. Eight of the ten defendants in the long-awaited group trial continue to maintain their innocence. The post was part of some vacation content featuring her family in a tropical locale. After uploading her post earlier this week, influencer and jewelry expert Julia Chafe shared an Instagram video calling out the the SKIMS founder flaunting her exorbitant wealth Kardashian was criticized in some corners after the robbery for her public displays of incredible wealth, which may have made it easier for robbers to determine that she had plenty of valuables with her while she attended Paris Fashion Week in 2016. Since then, she has been far more reserved about displaying pricey jewels in public. However, she made a surprisingly timed departure from that in recent Instagram posts show her family's getaway to a tropical locale. After uploading her post, influencer and jewelry expert Julia Chafe shared a video calling out the the reality star for flaunting her exorbitant wealth on Instagram. While many overlooked the luxe accessories wrapped around the SKIMS founder's ankle, Chafe pointed out that 'cost more than' a house. 'She stacked four anklets on top of each other, added a tennis anklet, a pink sapphire and diamond anklet that gave off major Princess Diana vibes, each sapphire probably around three carats, which is bigger than a lot of engagement rings out there,' Chafe claimed. Chafe continued, saying the audacity of wearing the expensive jewelry on the beach is part of what makes the mother-of-four such a rare and remarkable person. 'The sheer audacity of wearing this much money on your foot at the beach is what makes Kim K so fabulous,' Chafe said. Her latest post also included photos of her on vacation with her kids and her younger sister Khloé Kardashian for some rest and relaxation Chafe went on to share that she admires Kim's jewelry evolution over the years. 'Kim getting into pink sapphires? Love it. She's been all about diamonds and emeralds for so long, so it's exciting to see her shift to sapphires now.' Others in the comment section, however, called out the reality star for her tone-deaf behavior. 'Remember when she said she wasn't going to post her jewelry on social media bc she was robbed in Paris……..neither does she,' one wrote. Another joked: 'I'm waiting for a meme of her losing an anklet to show up.' A third stated that there was nothing 'admirable' about 'someone flaunting that much money on a beach while people are literally starving.' Her latest post also included photos of her on vacation with her kids and her younger sister Khloé Kardashian for some rest and relaxation She captioned her post, 'the things we do on vacation' and included shots of her zip lining, doing a puzzle with Khloé, and pics of her kids enjoying shaved ice and fishing. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson commented on her post, writing, 'Beautiful. It's Maui time! I'm coming to sing to the kids (in keys that don't exist) Enjoy the mana!' The Hawaii trip comes as Kim is set to give testimony in the trial over the October 2016 robbery in which Kim was held at gunpoint in her Paris hotel as masked thieves stole $9 million worth of jewelry from her. Among the jewels stolen was Kim's 18.8 carat diamond and platinum engagement ring from Kanye West. Meanwhile, Kim's volatile ex-husband Kanye West is still stirring up trouble for her. Most recently he went on a rant on Twitch about Kim, saying he should have had kids with Paris Hilton instead. The 47-year-old rapper — who recently went a month-long retreat that saved his marriage to Bianca Censori — made the wild claims in a rant on a livestream for a new Twitch channel which has since been banned. He appeared on the stream and was speaking to someone on the phone when his shocking rant began. Kanye had referenced how his ex Kim, got her start in the limelight by acting as Paris' assistant. He said: 'Kim was Paris Hilton's assistant. I should've had babies with Paris Hilton over Kim Kardashian!' Kanye and Kim share four children together: North, 11, Saint, nine, Chicago, seven, and Psalm, five. Could you imagine if I had kids with Paris Hilton? How many hotels I would have right now? Think about that. The Hilton. The Hilton s***.' Kanye was swiftly banned from Twitch as his channel went down just 10 minutes after he started streaming Social media account Drama Alert were among the outlets to have reposted the shocking footage as their comments section was filled with many disgusted by Kanye's comments. One wrote: 'Bro saying he regretted having his own kids' Another was worried about Kim and Kanye's children and how they would take their father's comments if they ever came across them.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE I tried the beauty treatment beloved by the Kardashians, and I was stunned into silence by the pain
Kim Kardashian and her sister Khloe have raved about their latest beauty obsession, Sofwave, to tighten and tone their face and body. The SKIMS founder, 44, gushed over the treatment that uses ultrasound technology about a month ago on her Instagram Stories, sharing, 'Meet my new best friend! Not gonna lie…this hurts on the body but not on the face for some reason, but it's BEYOND worth it! 'Probably the best machine out there for lifting and collagen production.' Meanwhile, Khloe, who got the procedure done at the same time as Kim, posted a video on her Instagram about the 'amazing treatment.' 'Who doesn't want to be lifted and fabulous? I am basically doing my entire body and face, because why not? We want that!' the 40-year-old said. 'And what's so cool about it, it has this amazing applicator, it doesn't break or damage the skin, there's no downtime and it's basically like a biostimulant. Kim posted on her Instagram about using Sofwave, sharing, 'This hurts on the body but not on the face for some reason, but it's BEYOND worth it! Probably the best machine out there for lifting and collagen production' 'It's going to be repairing your collagen for the next six to 12 months.' was curious about the pricey procedure, so we booked an appointment at the glamorous Skinney Medspa in New York City's Upper East Side to test it out. Depending on what body part you have done, Sofwave, an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment, normally costs between $1,500-$5,000 per session. A full face treatment costs $3,800 at Skinney, but they offer a 20 percent discount for new clients. After experiencing it myself, it's hard to imagine this is the treatment beloved by the stars. Preparing for Sofwave First, you have to fill out the patient consent form that advises you that the risks associated with the treatment include 'burn, significant pain, tenderness, changes in skin pigmentation, persistent redness and/or swelling, ulceration/erosion and bruising.' Following treatment, the consent form states there may be 'some redness and/or swelling in the treatment areas that may last for a few hours.' It is also recommended to take Tylenol at least 30 minutes before the treatment, but even with Tylenol, some people who have experienced Sofwave said it didn't help ease the pain. In my opinion, there's not much that can truly help ease the pain - unless you're knocked out with Propofol. The RN who treated me, Jacqueline Piser, plastered a topical numbing cream all over my face and neck to desensitize my skin before we began the treatment. While waiting 30 minutes for it to sink in - mind you, it felt like I got a fat lip from the numbing cream and had trouble making facial expressions - Piser shared more information and noted that every patient who follows the Kardashians on social media and saw that they posted about the procedure has asked her, 'What is Sofwave?' 'A lot of the time it kind of gives us a false image of what the device could do because we don't actually know everything that Kim K is doing,' she shared. 'So the expectations with it become really, really high. But nevertheless, it's still a really powerful device. 'If this is what we can assume she has been doing for several years, since it came out as a maintenance protocol - whether it's every three months or six months or once a year - it definitely can help with pausing the aging process and reversing the aging process if it was done correctly.' Of course, I had to ask, 'How painful is it?' The New York City-based Aesthetic Nurse Injector responded, 'Pain is subjective. So for someone, it could be a breeze, and I see that all the time that they don't feel any discomfort during the procedure. 'And for other people, at the lowest setting, it's the worst thing that they have ever experienced.' The actual procedure And so it began. I was given a blue gel stress ball to squeeze in one hand and a mini massager to hold in the other hand, which I had to place on my jawline as a distraction from the actual treatment. Different methods of distraction are used during the procedure, but, for me, nothing was a good enough to take away from the pain that I experienced. After more slime (ultrasound gel) was plastered on my face, Piser began with the neck area and started with 3.0 energy level. She then proceeded to place the Sofwave applicator on my skin, began counting to six, and that's when I felt the device slowly heating up until it reached the pinnacle point - the highest level of heat. But it doesn't stop there. After you feel the highest level of heat, it continues for another two seconds (so around five and six seconds) - like a bumble bee zapped you and it then rests on your skin - until the RN finally lifts the device off of your face. As she counted to six, she would use her other hand to tap a different part of my face as another method of distraction. But, of course, that didn't help either. She went on to move the device up the left side of my face - from the neck to the jawline to the cheek to the nose - and as she was doing it, each little section on my face felt different, sometimes with a mild pain, which was tolerable, to a feeling of excruciating pain. The feeling, aside from the bumble bee comparison, is similar to when you accidentally touch a pan handle with your hand and it takes two seconds until your body processes it. Since I obviously have a low tolerance for this kind of pain - despite getting tattoos and other beauty treatments such as CoolSculpting - I was only able to settle for the 3.4 (sometimes 3.6) energy level rather than the recommended 3.8. Jacqueline told me that if the settings are at a higher level, we would do 'less passes,' but because the pain couldn't be tolerated, then she would have to do a lower setting with 'extra passes' to ensure the results would be effective. After doing the left side of my face, she continued to the right side of my face, and it didn't get any better. I had to just suck it up and remind myself of the age-old adage, 'Beauty is pain.' Following the lower face, I was told she would then move on to the forehead and around the eyes, which would be the last part of the face she would have to do. I took a moment to breathe again, and then just sobbed. The RN gave me a moment to myself as she walked out the treatment room. And when she came back, she brought along Skinney Medspa's Medical Director, Dr. Carlos Rodriguez. He, along with the rest of the Skinney staff, went above and beyond to try to ease the pain - by offering cookies, apple wine. He informed me he would inject parts of my face with Lidocaine (after asking for consent), so I would have a less painful experience. Jacqueline then gave me an ice globe to try as a distraction instead of the mini massager, and she also held a mini fan close to my face as she continued the treatment on the upper half of my face. The Lidocaine injections definitely helped, but I felt like they did little to calm my nerves or the pain when the procedure was being done on the sensitive skin around my eyes. Post-Treatment Normally, the face should take about 30 to 45 minutes, but in my case, it took over an hour and a half because I had to keep taking breaks. The RN told me that I was a client who might've had one of the worst experiences with Sofwave and that the other three clients who had gotten Sofwave that same day didn't handle it as badly. When I looked at my face after in the mirror, I did notice it was glowing and tightened - despite some redness on my face. There was no pain afterward. The only feeling was the Lidocaine effects - in which your face is numb and feels very cold - and it didn't wear off until hours later. I was informed that the results peak in three months, and that's when you really see the final result appear. Despite the beauty treatment appearing to be more for adults in their 40s (like the Kardashians), Sofwave is for everyone, even if you're in your 20s, who is looking to lift and tighten a specific body part, including around the knees. Before and after photos of reporter Diana Cooper with the Sofwave treatment (before is hair down and after is hair up). After, her face was glowing and tightened - despite some redness - but results will take up to three months It can even help reduce the appearance of cellulite on the legs by improving skin laxity and collagen production, according to the team. Ms. Piser explained, 'Sofwave is going to affect several depths on a deep level. It's going to tighten the fibers, tighten the muscle, help everything kind of stick back to our bones, and all of the tissues will kind of fuse together to become more lifted. 'And then on a more superficial level, it will help with texture, which is your fine lines and wrinkles with pore size.' She went on to say that Sofwave is the 'best thing' that patients of an older demographic can do if they have a lot of sagging in the lower face and don't want to undergo cosmetic surgery. People who have lost a lot of weight with Ozempic or similar weight loss drugs have even gotten Sofwave to help with their sagging skin. When asked how often Sofwave needs to be done and how many sessions it takes, the RN said it depends on the severity of the skin being treated and a person's age. People request Sofwave for all parts of their body - even to help with the appearance of the skin around the knees as well as cellulite on the legs 'We're talking people in their late 30s, early 40s, we want to do it, I would say once or twice a year to help with simultaneously lifting and preserving what they have. 'Whereas someone that's a little bit older, they probably want to do it either two, three times a year to help with the restorative process and then with the lifting process.' She added, 'This is something that's more of like a commitment to your health and wellbeing and restorative regenerative practices rather than immediate solutions.' While some people have spoken highly of Sofwave and have noticed real results, I think I will stick to doing another kind of non-invasive treatment due to the pain level and investment needed to keep up with the recommended treatments.
