Key statistics
- 1,234 of the 53,215 US med spas in the MedSpaStandard directory (2.3%) offer Sofwave, going by their Google listings and websites, as of October 2026.
- Sofwave ranks 78th by provider count among the 81 treatments MedSpaStandard tracks, as of October 2026.
- California has the most Sofwave providers, with 193 med spas, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- Nationally there are 0.4 med spas offering Sofwave per 100,000 residents, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- New York has the most Sofwave providers per capita: 0.8 per 100,000 residents (162 med spas), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- Google reviews of med spas offering Sofwave average 4.83 stars, across 280,302 reviews of 1,177 rated listings, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- ASPS estimates 439,032 nonsurgical skin tightening procedures (examples given: Pelleve, Thermage, Ulthera) in 2024, essentially flat (0%) from 438,211 in 2023. [1]
- In ASPS's 2024 regional data, the Mountain/Pacific region (Region 5: AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY, AK, CA, HI, OR, WA) accounted for 41% of combined laser skin treatments, 44% of nonsurgical skin tightening and 36% of noninvasive fat reduction. [1]
- ASPS's 2023 average physician fees were $1,157 for noninvasive fat reduction (down from $1,226 in 2022), $2,326 for noninvasive skin tightening (up from $1,832), $500 for sclerotherapy (up from $428) and $1,829 for skin resurfacing (up from $1,489). [2]
- ASPS's 2024 statistics are national estimates extrapolated from about 1,000 survey responses by ASPS member plastic surgeons plus CosmetAssure data (95% confidence, +/-4.62% margin of error); minimally invasive counts also include data from non-member dermatologists and otolaryngologists. [1]
- 94% of the Google reviews left for Sofwave providers are 5-star, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
- Med spas offering Sofwave are listed in 50 of the 51 states (counting Washington, DC), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026.
How many med spas offer Sofwave?
1,234 of the 53,215 US med spas in our directory (2.3%) offer Sofwave, going by their Google listings and websites.
Sofwave ranks 78th by provider count among the 81 treatments we track.
Med spas offering Sofwave are listed in 50 of the 51 states (counting Washington, DC).
California has the most Sofwave providers, with 193 med spas.
Nationally there are 0.4 med spas offering Sofwave per 100,000 residents.
New York has the most Sofwave providers per capita: 0.8 per 100,000 residents (162 med spas).
Sofwave is offered in 650 US cities and towns in our directory.
Manhattan, NY has the most med spas offering Sofwave: 72.
1.4% of med spas offering Sofwave belong to one of the 42 national chains we match by name; the rest are independents or small local groups.
97% of Sofwave providers have claimed their Google listing.
What else do Sofwave providers offer?
96% of med spas offering Sofwave also offer Botox.
95% of med spas offering Sofwave also offer dermal fillers.
94% of med spas offering Sofwave also offer microneedling.
91% of med spas offering Sofwave also offer chemical peels.
78% of med spas offering Sofwave also offer skin tightening.
77% of med spas offering Sofwave also offer laser hair removal.
100% of Sofwave providers with a website name the Sofwave device or platform.
46% of Sofwave providers with a website name the CoolSculpting device or platform.
43% of Sofwave providers with a website name the Sciton BBL device or platform.
At least 20% of Sofwave providers with a website name a patient-financing plan such as CareCredit or Cherry (we read up to six pages per site).
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Who performs Sofwave?
63% of the 834 Sofwave providers that name their clinical team online list a physician (MD or DO).
39% of the 834 Sofwave providers that name their clinical team online list a nurse practitioner.
29% of the 834 Sofwave providers that name their clinical team online list a physician assistant.
34% of the 834 Sofwave providers that name their clinical team online list a registered nurse.
How many Sofwave procedures are done?
ASPS estimates 439,032 nonsurgical skin tightening procedures (examples given: Pelleve, Thermage, Ulthera) in 2024, essentially flat (0%) from 438,211 in 2023. [1]
ASPS reported 438,211 nonsurgical skin tightening procedures in 2023 (up 7% from 408,970 in 2022), versus 334,351 in 2019 and 188,509 in pandemic-year 2020. [2]
How do patients rate Sofwave providers on Google?
Google reviews of med spas offering Sofwave average 4.83 stars, across 280,302 reviews of 1,177 rated listings.
94% of the Google reviews left for Sofwave providers are 5-star.
Star ratings in Google reviews of Sofwave providers
Share of 280,302 reviews
Source: Google reviews, MedSpaStandard, October 2026
77% of Sofwave providers with at least 5 reviews hold a 4.8-star rating or better.
3.7% of the Google reviews left for Sofwave providers give 1 or 2 stars.
0.7% of Sofwave providers with at least 5 reviews average under 4.0 stars.
Google lists results as a review theme for 11% of Sofwave providers with review themes.
Google lists natural-looking results as a review theme for 8.7% of Sofwave providers with review themes.
What published research says
These numbers come from outside sources, not our directory; each one links to its source below.
- In ASPS's 2024 regional data, the Mountain/Pacific region (Region 5: AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, WY, AK, CA, HI, OR, WA) accounted for 41% of combined laser skin treatments, 44% of nonsurgical skin tightening and 36% of noninvasive fat reduction. [1]
- ASPS's 2023 average physician fees were $1,157 for noninvasive fat reduction (down from $1,226 in 2022), $2,326 for noninvasive skin tightening (up from $1,832), $500 for sclerotherapy (up from $428) and $1,829 for skin resurfacing (up from $1,489). [2]
- ASPS's 2024 statistics are national estimates extrapolated from about 1,000 survey responses by ASPS member plastic surgeons plus CosmetAssure data (95% confidence, +/-4.62% margin of error); minimally invasive counts also include data from non-member dermatologists and otolaryngologists. [1]
- A 2024 prospective study of Sofwave-type non-focused parallel-beam ultrasound (J Cosmet Dermatol; 15 subjects aged 40-69, two sessions) reported investigator-rated improvement in brow, submental and neck laxity at 3 and 6 months, with mean pain 5.6/10. [3]
What these numbers can't tell you
- Counts are Google Maps listings we classify as med spas, so they include dermatology and plastic surgery practices that offer med spa treatments and exclude spas without a Google listing.
- A treatment counts when the spa's Google listing or website names it, so a spa with an outdated menu can be over- or under-counted.
- Credentials count only clinicians a spa names with a credential (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN) on its own website, so spas that leave their team off their website are left out of those shares.
- We hold no patient records: every figure describes providers, their listings and their Google reviews, not who gets treated.
- Ratings and review themes are Google's, as shown on each listing on the snapshot date; Google filters some reviews and does not publish how.
Frequently asked questions
How many med spas offer Sofwave?
1,234 of the 53,215 US med spas in the MedSpaStandard directory (2.3%) offer Sofwave, going by their Google listings and websites, as of October 2026. Nationally there are 0.4 med spas offering Sofwave per 100,000 residents.
Which state has the most Sofwave providers per capita?
New York has the most Sofwave providers per capita: 0.8 per 100,000 residents (162 med spas), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026. California has the most Sofwave providers, with 193 med spas.
What other treatments do Sofwave providers offer?
96% of med spas offering Sofwave also offer Botox, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026. 95% of med spas offering Sofwave also offer dermal fillers.
Who performs Sofwave at med spas?
63% of the 834 Sofwave providers that name their clinical team online list a physician (MD or DO), according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026. 39% of the 834 Sofwave providers that name their clinical team online list a nurse practitioner.
How do patients rate Sofwave providers on Google?
Google reviews of med spas offering Sofwave average 4.83 stars, across 280,302 reviews of 1,177 rated listings, according to MedSpaStandard directory data for October 2026. 94% of the Google reviews left for Sofwave providers are 5-star.
Sources and methodology
Our data. October 2026 snapshot of 53,215 US med spa Google listings and their websites. How we build these numbers
- plasticsurgery.org · American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- plasticsurgery.org · American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · National Library of Medicine
MedSpaStandard. (2026, October 30). Sofwave Statistics 2026. https://medspastandard.com/statistics/sofwave/
Medical disclaimer. MedSpaStandard is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to a licensed provider about your own health, and check any provider's license with your state board.