Kkeuthan Clinic's Shurink Universe

*What is Focused Ultrasound Lifting?

Lifting using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) energy is a non-surgical method. By concentrating ultrasound energy at a predetermined depth in the skin, it helps stimulate collagen production, leading to a natural skin tightening effect.

Just as a magnifying glass gathers sunlight to create intense heat at a single point, Shurink Universe collects ultrasound energy at specific depths within the skin. At this moment, a transient high-temperature state is formed, creating small thermal coagulation points (TCPs) in the skin tissue.

These created thermal coagulation points reach a high temperature of approximately 60-70 degrees Celsius. Without damaging the surrounding skin tissue, they stimulate only the heat-focused areas, helping new collagen to form and regenerate.

HIFU treatment can deliver energy to the SMAS layer (fascial layer), a deep layer of the skin. This SMAS layer is similar to the anatomical structure tightened during surgical facelifts.

When ultrasound energy reaches the SMAS layer, the tissue contracts, inducing the regeneration of collagen fibers. This allows for the expectation of a natural, long-term lifting effect.

HIFU generally causes minimal damage to the skin epidermis during treatment. This results in less recovery burden after the procedure, making it suitable for various skin conditions.

*Effect by Cartridge (1.5mm/ 3.0mm/ 4.5mm/ 6.0mm/ 9.0mm)

-1.5mm (Upper Dermis)

It can help alleviate fine wrinkles on thin skin.

Application can be considered for wrinkles around the eyes, glabella, and mouth.

It can manage skin texture and pores, and improve skin tone.

-​3.0mm (Lower Dermis)

It can help improve elasticity in the cheeks and nasolabial folds.

It can be applied for initial skin sagging and pore elasticity management.

It can help restore firmness within the skin.

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-4.5mm (SMAS Layer)

It can be used for facial contour management, including deep cheeks, jawline, and double chin.

It induces the contraction of deep tissues, helping to improve sagging skin.

Application can be considered for moderate to severe skin sagging.

-6.0mm (Upper Body Fat Layer)

It is specifically applied to the upper fat layer of body areas such as the abdomen, flanks, and thighs.

It can help with cellulite management and reduction of fat volume, with expected improvements.

It is primarily recommended for areas with reduced skin elasticity and localized fat.

-9.0mm (Deep Body Fat Layer)

It is used to deliver ultrasound energy to deep fat layers, such as thick abdominal fat, inner thighs, and around the buttocks.

By inducing the contraction of deep fat layers, positive changes in body contouring can be expected.

Rather than immediate tightening, it aims for long-term restructuring of fat tissue.

Cartridges of different depths are used for various treatment purposes, tailored to the skin layers.

The 1.5mm cartridge can help with fine wrinkles and skin texture management, the 3.0mm for skin elasticity and tightening, and the 4.5mm for lifting effects.

The 6.0mm tip, applied to the body, acts on the upper fat layer to help manage fat and improve skin elasticity. The 9.0mm tip is used for the purpose of breaking down deep fat layers.

*DOT Mode and MP Mode

DOT mode precisely delivers energy point by point, enabling delicate treatment planning. It can also provide an immediate skin contraction effect.

Application can be considered for contoured and potentially sensitive areas such as around the eyes, mouth, chin, and nasolabial folds. When performed by experienced medical staff, the benefits of personalized lifting management can be utilized.

MP mode delivers ultrasound energy in a linear fashion at regular intervals, quickly delivering energy to a wide area. This can help achieve an overall facial lifting effect.

It can be considered when fast lifting management is desired for a wide area. It is characterized by relatively less pain.

Using DOT mode and MP mode together can provide complementary effects. Combining wide-area contour lifting (MP) with delicate point lifting (DOT) will enable more personalized management.

*Kkeuthan Clinic's Shurink Universe

The potential of Shurink Universe

by effectively using different handpieces,

and appropriately combining Dot Mode and MP Mode,

the synergy of the treatment can be enhanced.

For curved or contoured areas of the face, precise design is possible with the pen-type handpiece. For larger areas, MP Mode can be utilized for efficient management. For important lifting points, Dot Mode is intensively applied for meticulous treatment.

The harmony of energy depth adjustment, handpiece utilization, and mode selection is crucial for personalized lifting management. This requires a planned approach, not just a simple procedure.

We can offer Shurink Universe treatment consultations to those who desire natural lifting without significant disruption to daily life, or those who wish to improve overall skin elasticity and sagging.

Is Shurink Universe less effective than Ulthera?

To summarize,

If the output, depth, and number of shots are applied identically during treatment,

there is no significant difference in effectiveness between Shurink Universe and Ulthera treatments.

Both devices utilize High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology.

Through this, thermal energy is delivered to the deep SMAS layer of the skin,

which can help improve lifting by inducing collagen contraction and regeneration.

For example,

Shurink Universe (Dot Mode) 1.0j x 300 shots

If the conditions are identical, such as Ulthera 1.0j x 300 shots, a total of 300j of energy is delivered to the skin.

The duration of HIFU treatment results depends less on the name of a specific device,

and more on how well an individual's skin tissue responds to the thermal coagulation reaction.

The degree of thermal coagulation reaction in the skin tissue

is determined by the total amount of ultrasound energy delivered.

Treatment Information

1. Shurink Universe is a lifting treatment utilizing HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) technology. It delivers ultrasound energy to the SMAS layer of the face, which has sagged due to aging. This helps induce collagen regeneration and contraction of slackened tissues, thereby contributing to overall skin elasticity improvement. It can be considered the 2nd generation version of the existing Shurink.

2. This treatment can proceed at a speed approximately twice as fast as the original Shurink. Utilizing the Ultra Booster pen-type handpiece, ultrasound energy can be delicately delivered not only to the V-line, cheeks, and cheekbone areas but also to contoured areas or around the eyes.

3. With faster ultrasound delivery speed, treatment time is reduced, and pain is alleviated, allowing for a relatively comfortable treatment experience. Each shot forms approximately 400 thermal coagulation points, which can lead to expected lifting improvements.

Treatment Advantages

• 01. Energy is delivered through approximately 400 thermal coagulation points.
• 02. With two types of ultrasound modes, selective treatment is possible according to skin condition and treatment area.
• 03. Detailed lifting treatment is possible even for contoured or small areas of the face.
• 04. The bidirectional delivery method can increase treatment speed, reduce pain, and help improve skin elasticity.

Recommended for

• 01. Those concerned about a changed impression due to sagging facial lines.
• 02. Those seeking lifting for contoured areas or areas requiring delicate care, or those expecting overall elasticity improvement.
• 03. Those concerned about wrinkles due to aging.
• 04. Those considering more detailed and effective lifting management compared to the existing Shurink treatment.

Treatment Process

• 01. Self-cleansing
• 02. Gel application to the treatment area
• 03. Shurink Universe treatment performed
• 04. Treatment completion

Precautions After Treatment

• Tip marks may temporarily appear on thinner skin areas after the procedure. These marks usually fade gradually and naturally resolve within 1-2 weeks.
• Mild symptoms such as slight redness, warmth, throbbing, swelling, pain, toothache, or tooth sensitivity may appear in the treated area. While these symptoms vary by individual, most naturally improve within 1-2 weeks.

Key Difference 1: Personalized Output Adjustment – Treatment Considering Pain and Efficacy

• Shrink is relatively weaker in basic output compared to Ultherapy. Therefore, fine-tuning the output intensity to match the individual's skin condition is considered crucial.
• At our clinic, we communicate closely with the patient during the procedure to assess their pain level. Based on this, we adjust the output to aim for results suitable for each individual.

Key Difference 2: Combining Ultherapy Mode (Dot Output) – Intensive Lifting Effect

• Shrink Universe primarily delivers energy in a linear (line) manner, which, unlike Ultherapy's dot-shot method, results in heat energy being somewhat broadly dispersed.
• However, Shrink also has an Ultherapy-style dot output mode, which can be utilized to achieve a more intensive lifting effect in specific areas.
• In some procedures, the dot output method may not be used because it takes more time. At our clinic, we meticulously apply the Ultherapy mode to specific areas requiring lifting, aiming for a more precise treatment.

Key Difference 3: Essential Design – Precise Application to Necessary Areas, Even with 100 or 200 Shots

• Even with fewer shots, we proceed with the treatment after thorough design, considering the improvement of facial asymmetry and the desired lifting direction.
• Rather than simply relying on a fixed number of shots, we carefully plan and design exactly which areas to deliver energy to, focusing on achieving appropriate results for each individual.

Key Difference 4: Meticulous Tip Direction Adjustment

* Precise Tip Direction Setting

We meticulously consider the overall facial contour and the effects of gravity, designing the energy to be irradiated in a diagonal or upward direction.

This ensures that the energy effectively works in the direction that induces lifting, and

a more natural improvement can be expected.

At our clinic, we meticulously consider every single tip direction during Shrink treatments.

* Application of Tilt & Push-up Technique

This is not simply a method of applying the tip vertically to the skin.

The procedure is performed by slightly tilting the tip and gently pushing the skin upwards.

This technique helps the ultrasound coagulation points to form in an upward direction.

This can contribute to inducing a lifting effect, as if the facial structure is being pulled upwards.

Relevant research papers have also reported that this technique induced statistically significant lifting effects.

By considering such meticulous details, we go beyond merely designing the treatment area and focus on the procedure to ensure results that align with the design's objective.

Key Difference 5: Includes Swelling Care – Danggwi-susan Prescription for Faster Recovery

• After Shrink treatment, swelling may occur depending on the individual, and proper management of this swelling can aid in faster recovery.
• At our clinic, we provide 'Danggwi-susan,' a traditional Korean herbal prescription that can help manage swelling, at no additional cost. This supports the reduction of post-treatment swelling and aids the recovery process.

Key Difference 6: How We Manage Pain Caused by Intensity Adjustment for Efficacy.

Shrink Pain,

We utilize a vibrator to help manage pain.

High-intensity focused ultrasound lifting treatments

can inherently involve a certain degree of pain.

At our clinic, to minimize this pain burden,

we actively utilize a vibrator (Vibration tool).

Vibration stimulation helps reduce the brain's perception of pain,

based on the 'Gate Control Theory'.

According to this theory, vibration stimulation can reduce how the brain perceives pain,

thereby helping to alleviate pain during the procedure.

Additionally,

Based on extensive clinical expertise,

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic applies various methods to alleviate pain during treatment.

Such as precise control of treatment angles, energy delivery methods, and techniques to minimize tooth vibration,

every small detail is carefully managed and adjusted.

This is to ensure that from the treatment process to the resulting outcome,

patients can experience it with maximum comfort.

If you have hesitated about treatment due to pain,

we do our best to reduce discomfort and help you achieve satisfactory results.

This is Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's treatment philosophy.