What is soundwave facial therapy?

Soundwave facial therapy sends acoustic waves into the skin. Acoustic waves are mechanical waves, which move through solids, liquids, and water due to the vibrations they create. The vibrations actually create pressure changes.

Thus, acoustic waves cause reactions due to the pressure they create, and this is actually known as “mechanotransduction.” That’s why acoustic waves are often used for skin therapy as a noninvasive technique since the waves can penetrate skin tissue. These waves actually stimulate the release of nitric oxidation, leading to vasodilation (opens veins), an increase in cell metabolism, angiogenesis, and anti-inflammatory effects. 

What are the benefits of acoustic soundwaves on the skin?

Increase in cell metabolism and angiogenesis

“Cell metabolism refers to the sum of all chemical reactions within a cell to sustain life, encompassing both the breakdown of molecules for energy and the synthesis of new molecules for growth and repair.”On the other hand, angiogenesis refers to the production of new blood vessels, which can help with wound healing.

Increased cell permeability, blood, and lymphatic circulation 

Acoustic waves also increase cell permeability, blood, and lymph microcirculation (circulation lymphatic drainage). Cell permeability is the ability for certain substances to pass through the cell, while others can’t. This process is crucial for maintaining the cell’s internal environment and function.  

Supports self-regenerating processes

Sound waves help to release growth factors in the skin. Growth factors help with the production of collagen, elastin fibers, stem cells, and even lipolysis (breakdown of fats). In a 2020 study, people have even reported Improvements in the appearance of both cellulite and skin firmness after acoustic wave treatments.

Furthermore, after a soundwave treatment, in the study, “Almost all patients reported that their skin looked and felt rejuvenated, tighter, and lifted. 79% of the patients expressed “good” or “excellent” improvement. A skin‐tightening effect was observed on the lower one‐third of the face, including the perioral and lower cheeks.” 

How much does soundwave therapy cost?

Soundwave therapy can be very expensive, typically costing $500 to almost $1,500 per session. However, there are some accessible DIY at-home soundwave tools. Particularly, The Shani Darden Facial Wand is very effective. 

SHANI DARDEN SKINCARE Facial Sculpting Wand, Neck Firming and Tightening Device, Anti-Aging Sound Wave Device to Target Wrinkles, For Eyes, Lips and Face

“Shani Darden’s facial sculpting wand usessound wave vibration therapyto rejuvenate the skin. Shani has been employing this technology in her office for years.The wand’s gentle acoustic vibrations“penetrate up to 6 centimeters (about 2.4 inches) below the skin’s surface to stimulate facial muscles and tissues deep at their source.”

Read more about Shani Darden’s Facial Wand HERE.

Many people consider soundwave therapy as opposed to microcurrent and radiofrequency because it is seen as less intense or invasive. But, speak to your dermatologist to find out if soundwave therapy is right for you! Also, remember that the results of at-home treatments may vary compared to in-clinic treatments. 

Here are some notes about soundwave therapy from Cassandra as well.