[Comfortable Body Care While Lying Down!] Body Shurink

Introducing Shurink Universe at Kkeuthan Clinic

*Understanding Focused Ultrasound Lifting

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) lifting is a non-surgical procedure. It delivers ultrasound energy deep into the skin to stimulate collagen production, which can lead to improved skin lifting.

Just as a magnifying glass focuses sunlight to a single point, ultrasound energy is concentrated and delivered to a predetermined depth within the skin. This creates momentary high heat in the targeted area, forming microscopic thermal coagulation points (TCPs) within the skin tissue.

These thermal coagulation points reach temperatures of approximately 60-70 degrees Celsius. By minimizing damage to surrounding tissues and stimulating only the target area, collagen denaturation is induced, promoting the generation of new collagen.

HIFU is a non-invasive procedure that delivers energy to the SMAS layer, which is a deep fascial layer of the skin. The SMAS layer is known to be anatomically similar to the structure addressed in surgical facelifts.

When energy is delivered to the SMAS layer, immediate tissue contraction occurs, and the rearrangement of collagen fibers is induced. This can lead to a lifting effect over time.

HIFU passes through the skin's epidermis with minimal damage, which can reduce the recovery burden after the procedure. An advantage is that it can be considered for various skin types.

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

- 1.5mm Cartridge (Upper Dermis)

It can help improve fine wrinkles in thin skin layers.

It can be considered for delicate areas such as around the eyes, between the brows, and around the mouth.

You can expect improvement in skin texture, pore reduction, and skin tone.

- 3.0mm Cartridge (Lower Dermis)

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

It can be applied in cases of initial skin sagging or when pore tightening is needed.

It can contribute to increasing skin elasticity from within.

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- 4.5mm Cartridge (SMAS Layer)

You can expect improved lifting in the deep cheek fat, jawline, and double chin areas.

It can help improve sagging areas by inducing contraction of deep skin tissues.

It can be considered for cases with moderate to severe skin sagging.

- 6.0mm Cartridge (Upper Body Fat Layer)

Delivers ultrasound energy to the upper fat layer of body areas such as the abdomen, flanks, and thighs.

It can help reduce fat volume along with improving cellulite.

It can be considered for areas with reduced skin elasticity and localized fat distribution.

- 9.0mm Cartridge (Deep Body Fat Layer)

This cartridge delivers energy to deep fat layers in areas such as the thick abdomen, inner thighs, and buttocks.

It can induce the contraction of deep fat layers, leading to a body slimming effect.

This procedure focuses more on long-term fat remodeling rather than immediate tightening.

Each cartridge has a different purpose depending on the depth of the skin layer targeted for treatment.

The 1.5mm cartridge is used for fine wrinkles and skin texture improvement, while the 3.0mm is primarily used for skin elasticity and tightening. The 4.5mm cartridge aims for lifting improvement.

For body treatments, the 6.0mm tip can be applied for fat reduction and elasticity improvement in the upper fat layer, and the 9.0mm tip for decomposition in the deep fat layer.

*Features of Dot Mode and MP Mode

- Dot Mode precisely delivers energy point by point, which is useful for meticulous treatment planning. This can lead to an immediate tissue contraction effect.

It can be applied to contoured or sensitive areas such as around the eyes, mouth, chin, and nasolabial folds. It helps experienced medical staff to establish a personalized lifting plan during the procedure.

- MP Mode delivers energy in a linear fashion at regular intervals, allowing for rapid application over large areas. This can induce overall lifting improvement.

It can be considered when you want to efficiently deliver lifting effects to large areas. It can also involve relatively less pain.

Combining Dot Mode and MP Mode can help increase treatment satisfaction. By combining overall contour lifting (MP Mode) with detailed point lifting (Dot Mode), more delicate improvements can be expected.

*Shurink Universe Guide from Kkeuthan Clinic

Let's explore the benefits you can expect from the Shurink Universe treatment.

By utilizing various handpieces according to the situation,

and combining Dot Mode and MP Mode appropriately for each area,

effective results can be expected.

For areas with many curves on the face, energy can be delicately delivered with a pen-type handpiece. For larger areas, efficient treatment is possible using MP Mode. Especially for key areas requiring lifting, Dot Mode is intensively applied to promote facial contour improvement.

Through controlled energy depth, handpiece precision, and balanced use of multiple modes, a customized lifting plan can be tailored to individual skin characteristics. Meticulous diagnosis and application, beyond simple treatment steps, are crucial.

The Shurink Universe treatment can be considered for those who desire natural lifting with less concern about recovery, or for those who are concerned about overall facial elasticity loss or sagging skin.

Is Shurink Universe less effective than Ulthera?

If performed under identical treatment conditions,

for example, when treating with the same output, depth, and number of shots,

it is reported that there is no significant difference in treatment effects between Shurink Universe and Ulthera.

Both of these devices are based on High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology.

This technology delivers precise thermal energy to the deep SMAS layer of the skin.

This principle induces collagen contraction and regeneration, leading to expected lifting effects.

For example,

when treating with 300 shots of 1.0J energy in Shurink Universe's Dot Mode,

or treating with 300 shots of 1.0J energy with Ulthera, the total accumulated energy delivered to the skin is equally 300J.

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

how well the treated individual's skin tissue responds to the thermal coagulation reaction.

At this time, the extent to which skin tissue exhibits a thermal coagulation reaction

can be seen to vary depending on the total amount of focused ultrasound energy and the depth it reaches.

Information about the treatment

1. Shurink Universe is a lifting treatment that utilizes High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology. It focuses ultrasound energy on the SMAS layer (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) of the face, which loses elasticity with age. This helps stimulate collagen regeneration and contract loosened tissues, contributing to overall skin elasticity improvement. Shurink Universe is an upgraded version of the existing Shurink device.

2. The treatment speed has been improved compared to the existing Shurink. By using the Ultra Booster pen-type handpiece, ultrasound can be precisely delivered even to curved areas like the V-line, cheeks, and cheekbones, or delicate areas like around the eyes that require precise energy. This can lead to more refined lifting treatments.

3. Thanks to the improved ultrasound delivery speed, treatment time can be shortened. Pain has also been reduced compared to the previous model, allowing for a more comfortable treatment experience. Multiple thermal coagulation points are formed in a single shot, allowing energy to be effectively delivered to the skin.

Advantages of the treatment

• 01. Helps effectively deliver energy by forming numerous thermal coagulation points.
• 02. Allows for customized treatment tailored to each individual's skin condition and treatment area through two ultrasound modes.
• 03. Treatment is possible even on small and delicate curved areas of the face.
• 04. Thanks to the bidirectional delivery method, treatment time can be reduced, and pain burden is decreased, allowing for expectations of improved skin elasticity.

We recommend this treatment for those who

• 01. Are concerned about changes in their impression due to sagging facial lines
• 02. Desire improved elasticity from small curved areas of the face to the overall facial contours
• 03. Are considering improvement for wrinkle concerns due to skin aging
• 04. Expect more delicate and effective lifting results than previous Shurink treatments

Treatment Process

• STEP 01. The patient washes their face.
• STEP 02. Ultrasound gel is applied to the treatment area.
• STEP 03. The Shurink Universe treatment is performed.
• STEP 04. After the treatment, we will tidy up your skin.

Post-Procedure Precautions

• For those with thin skin, temporary tip marks may be visible on the treated area. These marks are usually expected to disappear naturally within 1 to 2 weeks.
• After the procedure, you may experience some redness, warmth, throbbing sensation, swelling, and pain in the treated area. Rarely, toothaches or tooth sensitivity may also occur. These reactions can vary by individual but typically tend to subside gradually within 1 to 2 weeks.

Subtle Difference 1. Personalized Output Adjustment

• In Shrink procedures, it is crucial to delicately adjust the energy intensity, taking into account each patient's individual skin condition and pain sensitivity.
• During the procedure, we continuously communicate with the patient to check their pain level. This allows us to adjust the output to the most suitable intensity for each patient, striving to minimize discomfort while achieving satisfactory results.

Subtle Difference 2. Ultherapy Mode (Dot Output) Conjunction

• The Shrink Universe device primarily delivers energy in a linear fashion (line mode), allowing heat to spread evenly over a wide area.
• However, the Shrink device also offers Dot output, which delivers energy in a punctate manner. Applying this mode to target areas can provide a more concentrated lifting effect.
• Dot output may take slightly longer for the procedure. Our medical staff incorporates this mode in areas requiring lifting, performing delicate and precise treatments.

Subtle Difference 3. Meticulous Design: Precise Energy Delivery to Target Areas

• Rather than focusing solely on the total number of shots, we prioritize the left-right balance of the face and meticulously pre-design the treatment according to the desired lifting direction.
• Instead of simply applying a predetermined number of shots mechanically, we carefully plan and design which areas would benefit most from concentrated energy delivery. This process allows us to expect more satisfactory results after the procedure.

Subtle Difference 4. Delicate Adjustment of Treatment Tip Direction

* Precise Tip Direction Setting

We meticulously analyze the patient's facial contours and the direction in which their skin sags due to gravity. Accordingly, we plan the treatment to deliver energy in an oblique or upward direction.

This ensures that the energy precisely reaches the direction that promotes lifting.

Through this, we can expect a more natural yet tightened skin effect.

Our medical staff believes that accurately setting the tip direction is crucial in Shrink procedures, and we pay meticulous attention to this aspect during treatment.

* Application of Tilt & Push-up Technique

Instead of just applying the treatment tip vertically to the skin,

we perform the treatment by tilting the tip and gently pushing the skin upwards.

This method induces the coagulation points created by the ultrasound energy to form in an upward direction.

This can contribute to inducing a lifting effect where facial tissues are pulled upwards.

Indeed, relevant studies have also reported that such treatment techniques can lead to positive lifting changes.

We continuously strive to consider all such minute details, ensuring that our efforts go beyond just design planning and translate into actual treatment results.

Subtle Difference 5. Swelling Management Included: Danggwisu-san for Rapid Recovery

• Temporary swelling may occur after a Shrink procedure. Proper management of this swelling can aid in a smooth recovery.
• We provide 'Danggwisu-san,' an herbal medicine prescription that can help alleviate swelling, at no additional cost. This helps manage post-procedure swelling and supports a more comfortable recovery.

Subtle Difference 6. Pain Management during Intensity Adjustment

You may have concerns about pain during a Shrink procedure.

We utilize vibration devices to help reduce the perceived level of pain.

High-intensity focused ultrasound lifting procedures deliver energy deep into the skin.

This may be accompanied by some degree of pain.

We aim to alleviate this pain burden.

To achieve this, we actively use vibration tools.

Vibration stimuli play a role in modulating how the brain perceives pain.

This is based on the 'Gate Control Theory'.

This method can contribute to reducing pain during the procedure.

Our efforts can have a positive impact on lowering the perceived level of pain.

Based on these multifaceted efforts,

and utilizing the rich clinical knowledge and experience accumulated over a long time,

we carefully apply various techniques to minimize discomfort during treatment.

Specifically, we meticulously consider factors such as adjusting the angle during treatment, the energy delivery method, and techniques to alleviate tooth vibration.

In this way, we carefully examine and adjust even these small details.

Throughout the entire treatment process, from the very beginning until the results appear,

we meticulously plan to ensure that those who visit our clinic feel as comfortable as possible.

If you have been hesitant about treatment due to concerns about pain,

we strive to reduce pain and make the treatment process as comfortable as possible.

Our medical team always prioritizes the comfort of our patients during treatment.