How this site is written and reviewed

The medical reviewer is a Korean Board-Certified Dermatologist, an AAD International Fellow and an ASLMS member, with membership in nine Korean dermatology societies and a prior post as senior dermatologist at Banobagi. Published by Delight Dermatology Clinic, Gangnam, Seoul (business registration no. 357-15-02460).

Credentials

• Korean Board-Certified Dermatologist. Specialist board certification recognized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea. In Korea this is a distinct qualification from a general medical license, and it is the one worth checking when comparing clinics.
• AAD International Fellow. International fellowship of the American Academy of Dermatology.
• ASLMS member. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, the principal professional body for energy-based device medicine.
• Member of nine Korean dermatology societies. Continuing engagement across the Korean dermatology, laser and cosmetic society landscape.
• Former senior dermatologist at Banobagi. High-volume cosmetic dermatology background prior to the current practice.
• Business registration no. 357-15-02460. Issued by the Korean National Tax Service. The clinic is also registered with the Ministry of Health and Welfare as a medical institution for foreign patients (Reg. No. M-2024-01-08-8248).

The editorial process

Clinical statements cite peer-reviewed sources with PubMed identifiers. Manufacturer affiliations are disclosed in the references.

Treatment limits

• Results. No published evidence supports permanence for non-surgical tightening, and individual response to a collagen-remodeling treatment cannot be guaranteed.
• FDA clearances. FDA clearances are stated with their indication and year; anything outside the cleared indications is described as off-label.
• Comparison with Ultherapy. No randomized trial compares Sofwave with Ultherapy.

Individual assessment

Candidacy, treatment areas and pulse count are determined at an in-person examination.