Sofwave effects and principles explained by a dermatologist at Mapo-gu Office Station <Complete Summary>

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June 16, 2026
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Mind Dermatology — changing the essence of skin with care

Care that begins with empathy

Seeing skin not as a mere condition

but as the result of the patient's concerns and time.

We do not overlook even small changes,

and from listening and understanding thoroughly,

the consultation begins.

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Rather than trends or excessive changes,

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From consultation to procedure and follow-up,

a board-certified dermatologist is personally involved,

to create natural and comfortable changes.

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Hello.

Improving the essence of skin with care,

Medical Director of Mind Dermatology

I am Hong-seon Lee, a dermatologist with 17 years of experience.

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"I have been getting lifting procedures regularly...

so why are neck wrinkles and fine lines under the eyes still the same?

Even if it's all supposed to be goodI tried it, but,

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on thin skin,fine, crinkly wrinkles

seem difficult to improveit seems."

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Perhaps many of you have had concerns like the above.

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Sagging from decreased elasticity seems to improve to some extent, but

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you've experienced that the fine lines on particularly thin and sensitive areas remain, right?

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What is the reason and the solution?

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The key is the form of energy

: the difference between point (Dot) and line/plane (Line/Plane)

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Sofwaveor devices like Ultherapy are 'ultrasound'-based devices.They are.

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However, the way energy is delivered to the skin is fundamentally different.

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  • Ultherapy = point (Dot) method

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Ultherapy concentrates ultrasound energy into a single point, like a magnifying glass, delivering it deep into the skin.

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It creates thermal coagulation points by targeting discrete spots.

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Thick wrinkles and sagging fat layersare what it is good at lifting.

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  • Sofwave = line (Line) and plane (Plane) method

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On the other hand, Sofwave delivers energywidely as cylindrical lines and planesacross a broad area.

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It's not like dotting the skin; it's more like filling the skin completely from within.

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When you stimulate more widely with lines and planes rather than with dots,

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even when treating the same area,the energy is delivered evenly,so the stimulation's"density"is completely different.

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The stimulation is dense and three-dimensional,so the perceived effect of smoothing fine wrinkles is described as dramatic,that's what people say.

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The 1.5mm magic of Sofwave,

why is it strong against fine wrinkles and neck wrinkles?

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The second core of Sofwave is the difference in 'target depth'.

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Ulthera targets from 1.5mm to 3mm and 4.5mm,

targeting very deep layers (the SMAS layer),

lifting sagging tissue powerfully from its roots.

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By contrast, Sofwavefocuses only on the 1.5mm depth of the dermis.

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"Doctor, can it be effective without going deeper?"

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You might think that, but this is actually a huge advantage of Sofwave.

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Areas like under the eyes, around the mouth, and the neck where the skin is really thin,benefit more from shallow rather than deeply penetrating energy.How precisely the dermis is stimulated is important.​

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Even for dermatologists at Mapo-gu Office Station,

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it is a particularly demanding area.Neck wrinkles run widely and horizontally,so,

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Sofwave's characteristic 'line-and-plane' methodwhen it stimulates the dermis at a depth of 1.5 mm broadly and densely,patients' satisfaction is noticeably higher.

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When exactly do Sofwave effects appear?

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The most common question during consultations is when results will appear,

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Sofwave can be viewed in two main stages.

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  • Immediately after the procedure (early changes):Due to thermal stimulation, skin texturecan become instantly more refined or you may feel the skin is slightly firmer.을 받으실 수 있습니다.

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  • 1–3 months after the procedure (main changes): The main effects begin to appear at this time.

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Inside the skin,​the collagen regeneration process becomes activeand over 1–3 months,elasticity and fine lines gradually and naturally improve.됩니다.

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In other words, Sofwave is not a procedure that forcibly lifts the face,

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over time,it boosts the skin's own condition and elasticity to produce natural change.This is a lifting procedure that creates lift.

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Whether the concern I have now is a problem that requires lifting the entire face,

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or whether it's an issue that requires smoothing out fine, crinkled wrinkles like ironing,the correct answer differs.

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Rather than simply following the trend of "the latest device is better",

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Mind Dermatology at Mapo-gu Office Stationplease visit Mind Dermatology at Mapo-gu Office Station and have meaccurately analyze your skin conditionand receive,

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the right, natural liftingplease consider planning the appropriate direction.

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I will provide care with sincerity.

Medical Director, Mind Dermatology

Hongseon Lee.

Mapo-gu Office Station Dermatology

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<Mind Dermatology Treatment Philosophy>

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Mind Dermatology treatment philosophy: changing the essence of skin with sincerity

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<Recommended reading>

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Hongdae Ipgu Dermatology — Sofwave vs Ulthera: effects and differences, a complete summary

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📢 Notice

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AlwaysMind Dermatologywho trust and visit

we sincerely thank everyone.

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Mind Dermatology is

Not merely improving the skin,

we aim to accurately understand the current condition of the skin

and to pursue consultations that consider the direction most suitable for each patient.

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After carefully examining each patient's skin condition,

we provide a thorough explanation of why a given treatment is necessary,

without excess, and without overdoing it,

creating natural and stable changes.

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We also ensure that every step is carried out comfortably,

within a pleasant clinical environment,

from consultation to procedure and aftercare,

all are conducted according to consistent standards.

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Recently, consultation and appointment inquiries have been increasing,

and schedules are filling up quickly.

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If you make a reservation before visiting,

we can provide a smoother and more comfortable consultation.

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ps.

We appreciate those who read this post to the end,

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and if you say, “I saw this on the blog!”,

we will take that into account during your consultation.​

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Mind Dermatology Clinic

3rd Floor, KT Plaza Building, 3 Yanghwa-ro 18-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

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※ This post was prepared in compliance with Article 56(1) of the Medical Service Act.

All medical procedures may result in different outcomes depending on the individual; please make decisions only after consulting with medical staff.

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