SOFWAVE | SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

Sofwave Skin Tightening in Puerto Rico

When Your Skin No Longer Feels as Firm as It Once Did

Changes around the brow, lower face, beneath the chin, neck, or body can become noticeable over time. Sofwave is a non-invasive ultrasound treatment used for selected concerns involving facial lines, wrinkles, brow position, skin laxity, and approved body areas.

Physician-led medical esthetics at Pravan Esthetics in Ciudadela, San Juan.
Sofwave Skin Tightening at Pravan Esthetics

Non-Invasive Ultrasound

Physician-Led Medical Esthetics
Sofwave at a Glance

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Technology

Non-Invasive Ultrasound

Non-invasive ultrasound treatment for facial lines, brows, laxity beneath the chin and neck, firmness, and approved body areas.

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Treatment Focus
Facial lines, brows, laxity beneath the chin and neck, firmness, and approved body areas
Location
Ciudadela, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Clinical Setting
Physician-led medical esthetics program led by Carla Tamayo, MD
Sofwave Ultrasound Treatment at Pravan Esthetics
What Is Sofwave?

What Is Sofwave?

Sofwave is a non-invasive esthetic treatment that uses ultrasound energy for selected concerns involving facial lines, wrinkles, brow position, lax tissue beneath the chin and neck, and upper-arm skin laxity.

It is not a laser and does not resurface the skin. Its focus differs from treatments designed mainly for pigmentation, redness, surface texture, facial movement, or lost facial volume.

That distinction can help you decide whether Sofwave matches what you have noticed or whether another Pravan Esthetics treatment may be more relevant.

Start With What You Have Noticed

Start With What You Have Noticed

Sofwave uses non-invasive ultrasound technology to address concerns involving facial lines, wrinkles, brow position, and skin laxity.

Brow Changes

You may notice that the brow area appears lower or less open than before. Sofwave may be considered when eyebrow lifting is part of the treatment goal.

Facial Lines and Wrinkles

Lines that remain visible when your face is relaxed may lead you to explore a treatment focused on the skin rather than facial movement.

Lower-Face Changes

A softer-looking lower face may involve skin laxity, volume changes, or more than one concern. Sofwave may be considered when laxity is part of the picture.

Beneath-the-Chin Laxity

The area beneath the chin may begin to feel less firm. Sofwave is used for selected concerns involving lax submental tissue.

Neck Laxity

The neck can show changes separately from the face. Sofwave may be used for selected concerns involving lax neck tissue.

Body Skin Laxity

We at Pravan Esthetics offer Sofwave for body areas including the arms, abdomen, thighs, and knees. The goal and expected response depend on the selected area. Changes after weight loss may also lead some people to ask about skin firmness. Sofwave does not replace lost volume, remove fat, or substitute for surgery.

Areas Available for Sofwave

Face and Neck & Body areas listed for Sofwave:

Brow Lower face Full face Neck Lower face and neck Full face and neck Abdomen Thighs Arms Knees
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How Sofwave Works

A Simple Ultrasound-Based Sequence

1

The Treatment Area Is Selected

Your provider considers the selected area, your goals, medical history, and whether the concern matches the treatment.

2

Controlled Ultrasound Is Delivered

The device delivers ultrasound energy beneath the skin surface while integrated cooling helps protect the outer layer of the skin.

3

The Skin Responds Over Time

The treatment begins a tissue response associated with collagen remodeling, with changes developing gradually rather than all at once.

What to Expect

Expectations for Your Appointment

Specific expectations depend on the treatment area, your skin, your goals, and the clinical guidance provided for your appointment.

01. Before Your Appointment

The Pravan Esthetics team will provide the preparation and screening information that applies to your selected treatment area.

02. During Treatment

A comfort measure such as topical numbing may be used before ultrasound energy is delivered to the selected area.

03. After Treatment

Manufacturer information describes limited interruption to normal activities, although individual responses vary.

04. What Does Sofwave Feel Like?

You may feel warmth or brief areas of stronger sensation as the treatment progresses. Comfort can vary by area, settings, and individual sensitivity.

Sofwave Appointment Guidance at Pravan Esthetics

Already Know You Want Sofwave?

Already know you want Sofwave? You may book the treatment directly. A consultation is also available if you are still comparing your options.

Before and After

Sofwave Before and After

Review documented Sofwave cases to better understand the types of visible changes that may be shown after treatment. Individual experiences and results vary.
Sofwave Eyebrow Lifting After
Sofwave Eyebrow Lifting Before
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Sofwave Submental & Neck Tissue After
Sofwave Submental & Neck Tissue Before
Before Documented
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Sofwave Full Face & Neck Firmness After
Sofwave Full Face & Neck Firmness Before
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Why Pravan Esthetics

More Than the Technology

Sofwave is offered within the Pravan Esthetics medical-esthetics setting in Ciudadela, San Juan.

Physician-Led Approach

Care is grounded in the medical-esthetics program led by Carla Tamayo, MD.

Clear Clinical Communication

The team helps visitors understand what the treatment is designed to address and when another option may fit a different concern.

Care in Puerto Rico

Receive treatment through Pravan Esthetics in Ciudadela, San Juan.

MEDICAL LEADERSHIP

Carla Tamayo, MD and the Pravan Esthetics Team

Pravan Esthetics brings together medical, nursing, and esthetic backgrounds within one clinical team in San Juan, PR.

Carla Tamayo, MD - Physician and Esthetics Program Lead

Carla Tamayo, MD

Physician and Esthetics Program Lead

Carla Tamayo, MD is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Her approach to esthetic medicine considers the connection among skin, overall health, lifestyle, and the person’s individual goals.

  • Board-certified in Internal Medicine
  • Board-certified in Obesity Medicine
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
  • Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency
Carla Tamayo, MD

Carla Tamayo, MD

Physician & Esthetics Program Lead
Lumaris Rivera Vega, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Lumaris Rivera Vega, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner and Esthetics Provider
Raquel Berezdivin, PA-C

Raquel Berezdivin, PA-C

Physician Assistant & Esthetic Injector
Keep Exploring or Ask for Guidance

Keep Exploring or Ask for Guidance

Sofwave focuses on selected concerns involving facial lines, wrinkles, brow position, and skin laxity. HALO is used for different goals involving resurfacing, texture, pores, fine lines, and sun damage. BBL HEROic focuses on selected pigmentation, redness, and uneven-looking tone concerns.

Direct Booking

If Sofwave matches what you want, you may book directly.

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Request a Consultation

If you are still comparing, you may request an optional consultation for guidance.

Request an Optional Consultation

Explore All Treatments

Compare all treatment options available through Pravan Esthetics based on the concern you would like to address.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Sofwave in Puerto Rico

Sofwave is a non-invasive esthetic treatment that uses ultrasound energy for selected concerns involving facial lines, wrinkles, brow position, lax tissue beneath the chin and neck, and upper-arm skin laxity.

No. Sofwave uses ultrasound energy rather than laser or BroadBand Light energy.

Sofwave may be used for selected concerns involving facial lines and wrinkles, the brow area, lax tissue beneath the chin and neck, and upper-arm skin laxity. Pravan Esthetics also lists lower face, full face, abdomen, thighs, arms, and knees among its treatment areas.

The current treatment chart at Pravan Esthetics lists the brow, lower face, full face, neck, lower face and neck, full face and neck, abdomen, thighs, arms, and knees.

You may feel warmth or areas of stronger sensation as ultrasound energy is delivered. Comfort varies by treatment area, settings, comfort measures, and individual sensitivity.

Manufacturer information commonly describes treatment as taking approximately 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the selected area and treatment plan.

Changes may develop gradually over the weeks following treatment rather than appearing all at once.

The number of treatments may depend on the area, concern, clinical protocol, and individual response.

Sofwave does not replace lost volume, remove fat, or substitute for surgery. It is a non-invasive option and does not produce the same type or degree of change as a surgical procedure.

The intended Pravan Esthetics booking path allows people who already know they want Sofwave to book the treatment directly. You may request an optional consultation if you are still comparing options.

Your Next Step

Ready to Explore Sofwave in Puerto Rico?

If you already know you want Sofwave, you may book the treatment directly. If you are still comparing options, an optional consultation is available for guidance.