Skin consultation at TCMA in Surry Hills

Sofwave Sydney

Ultrasound skin tightening · collagen stimulation

Firmer-looking skin. A plan that makes sense for you.

Considering Sofwave for facial lines or skin laxity? Start with what you want to improve. At TCMA, we consider your skin, facial structure and longer-term goals before recommending treatment.

Book a consultation at TCMA

Focused Consultation with Dr. Amy · $150, not redeemable against treatment.

Book Sofwave at FutureSkin →

Sofwave is offered at FutureSkin in Rosebery. We include it in TCMA plans and recommendations where suitable, and refer you there for treatment.

What would you like to improve?

Explore skin laxity · Understand fine lines

Discussing skin treatment options at TCMA

How Sofwave works

Sofwave delivers ultrasound energy through the skin surface to heat the mid-dermis. This controlled heating stimulates a repair response and collagen remodelling over time. Integrated cooling helps protect the surface.

The aim is improvement in selected skin laxity and lines. It does not replace lost volume or produce the same change as a surgical lift. Your consultation helps establish whether skin tightening is the right starting point.

Read our guide to collagen stimulation →

Your treatment journey

From the first conversation to your next review

  1. Discuss your goalsMeet at TCMA to discuss what has changed, your treatment history and what you would like to achieve.
  2. Build your planConsider Sofwave alongside skincare, skin treatments and cosmetic medicine. Agree on priorities and realistic expectations.
  3. Visit FutureSkinIf Sofwave is recommended, have your treatment at FutureSkin in Rosebery. Your treating practitioner confirms suitability, fees and aftercare.
  4. Review and adjustAllow time for your response to develop, then review the change. Adapt your plan and maintenance to your skin and goals over the years.

Choose your next step

Sofwave costs and booking

Not sure where to start?

Focused Consultation

$150

A Focused Consultation with Dr. Amy Chahal for one medical aesthetic concern. Understand your options before choosing treatment.

Consultation fee is not redeemable against treatment.

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A plan for ageing well

Strategy Session

$250

Build a longer-term plan with Dr. Amy Chahal, considering cosmetic medicine, skincare and skin treatments together. Set priorities, then review and adjust your plan to help you age well over the years.

At TCMA · consultation fee is not redeemable against treatment.

Book a Strategy Session

Already have a treatment plan?

Sofwave at FutureSkin

$5,000

Full face and neck · allow 2 hours for your appointment. Your treating team confirms the proposed area and plan before treatment.

Selected smaller areas are listed at $2,500. Confirm the right service with the team.

Book full face & neck at FutureSkin

Online bookings are appointment requests; the team will confirm your appointment. Explore Sofwave at FutureSkin.

Sofwave or Morpheus8?

Sofwave uses ultrasound through the skin surface. Morpheus8 delivers radiofrequency through fine needles. Your concern, anatomy and the recovery you can accommodate guide the choice. Some plans may favour another treatment or skincare first.

Compare Sofwave and Morpheus8 →

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What to expect, including recovery

Sofwave can feel hot and uncomfortable. Your treating practitioner will discuss comfort measures, preparation and aftercare. Many people resume usual activities soon afterwards, but redness, swelling and tenderness can occur.

Results develop over weeks and months. Review around three months helps assess the change before deciding on further treatment. A fixed annual maintenance schedule is not necessary for everyone.

Is Sofwave suitable for you?

Tell your practitioner about medicines, pregnancy or breastfeeding, implanted devices, previous fillers and procedures, and any active skin problems. Treatment may need to be delayed or another approach recommended.

Possible adverse effects include significant pain, persistent redness or swelling, bruising, pigment changes and skin injury. Your practitioner will discuss individual risks and explain when to seek review. Read the manufacturer’s safety information.

Your Sofwave questions

Where do I have Sofwave treatment?

Sofwave treatment takes place at FutureSkin in Rosebery. TCMA includes Sofwave in personalised plans and recommendations where suitable, and refers you there for treatment. Consultations at TCMA take place in Surry Hills.

How much does Sofwave cost in Sydney?

Current listed Sofwave fees are $2,500 for eye and forehead, mid-to-lower face, or lower face and neck treatment, and $5,000 for full face and neck. Your treating team confirms the area, fee and proposed sessions before you proceed. A Focused Consultation with Dr. Amy at TCMA is $150 and is not redeemable against treatment.

Does Sofwave hurt?

Treatment can feel intensely hot or uncomfortable. Your practitioner will discuss pain relief and comfort measures before you begin. Tell the team how you are feeling during treatment.

Is there downtime after Sofwave?

Many people return to their usual activities soon afterwards, but redness, swelling and tenderness can occur. Recovery varies. Follow your treating practitioner’s aftercare advice and allow flexibility around important events.

When will I see results?

Changes develop gradually over the following weeks and months as collagen remodels. Review around three months helps assess your response. Results vary, and treatment does not reproduce a surgical lift.

How many Sofwave treatments will I need?

A plan may begin with one treatment followed by review. Further sessions and maintenance depend on the area, your response and your goals; an annual treatment is not automatically necessary.

Sofwave or Morpheus8: which should I choose?

Sofwave uses ultrasound through the skin surface. Morpheus8 combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling. The concern, anatomy, treatment settings and recovery you can accommodate guide the choice. Neither is best for everyone.

Can Sofwave replace a facelift?

No. Sofwave may improve selected skin laxity and facial lines, but it does not replace lost volume or reposition tissue like surgery. A consultation helps distinguish skin quality, volume loss and more substantial tissue descent.

A plan for ageing well

Bring your options into one clear plan

For a broader conversation, a Strategy Session with Dr. Amy considers cosmetic medicine, skincare and skin treatments together. Build a plan that can evolve with you, with Sofwave at FutureSkin included when appropriate.

Book a Strategy Session with Dr. Amy

$250 consultation fee, not redeemable against treatment. Compare consultation options.

TCMA consultations: 240 Riley St, Surry Hills · (02) 8074 1559

Reviewed by Dr Amy Chahal, Cosmetic Physician

Last reviewed 8 September 2026

Deciding between devices

Morpheus8 and Sofwave work at different depths, which is what usually decides between them. Read the comparison.