Sofwave is redefining anti-aging, and when Kim & Khloé Kardashian tried it, they didn’t just love it—they raved about it, completely unsponsored, saying they are “Obsessed with Sofwave”. 🔥
I’m sitting down with Sofwave Chief Innovation Officer James Bartholomeuz to dive into the technology behind the buzz, why this innovation is the real deal, and what it means for the future of beauty.
You do not want to miss this one.
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Episode FAQ
What does this Dr. Randi Show episode cover about Sofwave and Pure Impact?
In this episode of The Dr. Randi Show, host Dr. Randi Boyette spoke with James Bartholomeusz, Chief Innovation Officer at Sofwave, who has spent more than 20 years in aesthetic technology, including earlier work at Candela alongside Sofwave founder Dr. Shimon Eckhouse, the inventor of IPL, and CEO Louis Scafuri. The conversation covered how Sofwave ultrasound works, the Treat to Total Energy protocol, Kim and Khloé Kardashian’s recent treatments, the Pure Impact muscle stimulation device and its role alongside GLP-1 medications, upcoming product updates, and Sofwave’s partnership model with clinics. The answers reflect his perspective and personal experiences shared on the show and are not medical advice.
How does Sofwave ultrasound stimulate collagen without needles?
On The Dr. Randi Show, James Bartholomeusz explained that Sofwave builds on the same basic science as the microneedling radiofrequency devices he helped develop at Candela around 2009, but removes the needles. He described Sofwave as fractionated, parallel beam ultrasound that creates large, controlled areas of collagen denaturation in the dermis, which he called the body’s regeneration zone. In his view, this triggers a wound healing response that forms new collagen and elastin and restructures the dermis. He noted that people often say they want skin tightening, but what they really want is to revolumize and regenerate tissue lost with age. This reflects his perspective and is not medical advice.
What results did Dr. Randi see from a Sofwave forehead treatment?
During the episode, host Dr. Randi Boyette shared with James Bartholomeusz that she had a Sofwave treatment on her forehead several years earlier. She said that within about two months her forehead looked as if it had been lifted, that the results kept improving over time, and that she had not seen a result like it so quickly from other devices she had tried. This is one person’s experience, results vary from person to person, and it is not medical advice.
What is the Sofwave Treat to Total Energy protocol?
James Bartholomeusz described Treat to Total Energy on The Dr. Randi Show as Sofwave’s latest treatment protocol, designed to help providers maximize results and patient comfort while making treatments easier and faster. He said Sofwave has focused from the start on removing the sources of variability, such as guessing treatment depth or how much pressure to apply with the applicator. In his explanation, the approach comes down to affecting roughly 20 to 30 percent of the volume of the skin in a single treatment, which he credits as the reason the treatment works. This reflects his perspective and is not medical advice.
What body areas is Sofwave FDA cleared to treat?
According to James Bartholomeusz on The Dr. Randi Show, Sofwave has more FDA lifting clearances than any other device, which he sees as validation of its science. He said Sofwave is cleared for lifting on the face and neck, lifting for arm laxity, and the treatment of cellulite on the thighs, and that the company ran clinical studies for each of these areas. He added that Sofwave works within the skin to revolumize crepey, poorly textured tissue, and that sagging from lost volume beneath the skin calls for a different approach. Readers can confirm current clearances on the FDA website. This reflects his perspective and is not medical advice.
Why did Kim and Khloé Kardashian choose Sofwave?
James Bartholomeusz shared on The Dr. Randi Show that Kim and Khloé Kardashian had been treated with Sofwave before and told him it was one of the only technologies that delivered on its promise after trying nearly everything. He said their renewed interest came through longevity advocate Bryan Johnson, a friend of the company, whose whole-body protocol includes Sofwave. The team treated as many areas as they wanted using the Treat to Total Energy protocol. Host Dr. Randi Boyette noted the treatments were unpaid, and the guest said the sisters asked well-informed questions about the science. This reflects the guest’s account and is not medical advice.
How does Pure Impact help with muscle loss from GLP-1 weight loss medications?
On The Dr. Randi Show, James Bartholomeusz explained that people losing weight on GLP-1 medications often lose muscle, and with it volume beneath the skin, which can lead to sagging. He described Pure Impact as a whole-body muscle stimulation device that replicates plyometric compound exercises across multiple muscle groups at once, which he said is done anatomically accurately. In his view, it is meant to augment a person’s training, or build confidence to start training, rather than replace exercise. He called pairing Pure Impact for muscle with Sofwave for the dermis a one-two punch against sagging. This reflects his perspective and is not medical advice.
What new Sofwave and Pure Impact updates were previewed?
James Bartholomeusz shared on The Dr. Randi Show that Sofwave previewed the Lift HD applicator at the AAD meeting, designed to treat larger body areas such as the arms faster and with higher efficacy, with release planned for the ASLMS meeting in April. He also previewed a Pure Impact update expanding simultaneous treatment from four areas to six, so the abs, arms, and quads can be worked together in about 30 minutes, which he likened to a synthetic burpee. As the first person to try the six-area treatment at the company’s R&D center, he said he could feel his heart rate rise. This reflects his personal experience and is not medical advice.
What return on investment do clinics see with Sofwave?
On The Dr. Randi Show, James Bartholomeusz said Sofwave reviewed first-year pulse usage for every device sold in North America without excluding data. He said a clinic using about 50,000 pulses in its first 12 months would likely generate roughly $500,000 to $600,000 in revenue, that the average ROI across Florida clinics was about 190 percent, and that more than 80 percent of customers pay off the device within four months. He described a hybrid model with a modest upfront price, reinvestment of 25 percent of pulse revenue into direct-to-consumer advertising, and a customer success team. These figures are the company’s own data as shared on the show, and individual results vary.
How should providers evaluate claims from aesthetic device companies?
James Bartholomeusz told The Dr. Randi Show that in the aesthetics industry a device can be sold on a good marketing pitch alone, but long-term success requires technology built on basic science. He encouraged providers to check the FDA website to confirm a device is actually cleared for the areas it claims to treat, and to apply Occam’s razor: if a company cannot explain how its technology works simply, in about ten seconds, that is a warning sign. He also said companies should stay closely connected to their customers and evolve the technology from their feedback. This reflects his professional perspective and is not medical or business advice.
