PATIENT QUESTION
Is there downtime after Sofwave?
SHORT ANSWER
Sofwave has no real downtime. Mild redness or slight swelling usually fades within a few hours, and you can wear makeup and fly the next day.
Dr. Yang Jung-hwa, MD — board-certified dermatologist, Seoul National University
The detail
Occasionally patients notice mild tenderness for a day. Avoid saunas for 24 hours.
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