After your treatment
Caring for your skin after Sofwave
What to expect, what helps, and what is worth telling us about.
Sofwave has no downtime — you can go straight back to your day. Skin may look a little pink and feel slightly tender to the touch for a short while.
- Cleanse gently and moisturise as you normally would.
- Wear sunscreen daily.
- Make-up is fine as soon as you leave, unless the skin feels sensitive.
- Skip saunas, steam rooms and very hot showers for the rest of the day.
- Mild tenderness, or a firm feeling when you press the area, can persist for a few days — that is expected.
Tell us if you notice welts, blistering, or numbness that does not settle.
General guidance for this treatment, not a personal care plan. The instructions your practitioner gives you at your appointment come first — follow those. If anything worries you afterwards, contact the clinic.
This page was reviewed by Olivia Yang, Licensed Cosmetologist.
NY License AEC-25-00169
Reviewed: the description of this treatment, how the appointment runs, and what the studio provides — not its clinical safety or aftercare.
Last reviewed August 13, 2026.
