Natural Lifting, Shurink Universe

Introducing the Shurink Universe Treatment

*About High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Lifting

High-intensity focused ultrasound, or HIFU lifting, is performed by concentrating ultrasound energy on specific areas of the skin. This energy promotes collagen production, and as a result, it is a non-surgical procedure that can help improve skin elasticity.

Just as a magnifying glass gathers sunlight, ultrasound energy is focused and delivered to a specific depth within the skin layers. At this point, high heat is instantaneously generated inside the skin tissue, creating microscopic thermal coagulation points (TCPs).

The generated thermal coagulation points rise to a temperature of approximately 60-70 degrees Celsius. This heat does not significantly affect surrounding tissues, but rather stimulates only the concentrated area, denaturing existing collagen and assisting in the process of new collagen production.

HIFU can deliver energy to the deep-seated SMAS layer (fascia layer) without invading the skin surface. This SMAS layer is known to be similar to the fascial structure targeted during surgical facelift procedures.

When ultrasound energy reaches the SMAS layer, tissue contraction occurs, and the rearrangement of collagen fibers is induced. Through this process, along with a lifting effect, overall skin elasticity improvement can be expected over time.

HIFU treatment delivers energy in a way that causes minimal damage to the skin surface. Therefore, there is less burden for recovery after the procedure, making the return to daily life relatively smooth. It is also characterized by its applicability to various skin types.

*Treatment Objectives and Features by Cartridge

1.5mm (Upper Dermis)

It can be effective in managing fine lines on the skin.

It primarily targets wrinkles in delicate areas such as around the eyes, glabella, and mouth.

It can help with skin texture and pore management, and a positive effect on skin tone improvement can also be expected.

3.0mm (Lower Dermis)

It can help enhance skin elasticity in the cheeks and nasolabial folds.

It is highly suitable for managing initial skin sagging or enlarged pores.

It has the potential to contribute to a feeling of firmness from deep within the skin.

4.5mm (SMAS Layer)

It targets deep cheek sagging, blurred jawlines, and double chin improvement.

By inducing contraction in deep skin tissues, it is expected to be effective in managing sagging areas.

When used for moderate to severe skin sagging, positive results in skin improvement can be expected.

6.0mm (Fat Layer)

It can be considered for application in areas with a relatively deep fat layer, such as a double chin.

It can also be utilized for body treatments other than the face, such as the abdomen, thighs, and arms.

It concentrates energy on the fat layer to induce fat cell contraction, which can contribute to volume management in that area.

Cartridges with various depths allow for setting treatment goals tailored to different skin layers.

For instance, the 1.5mm cartridge is mainly used for managing fine wrinkles and skin texture, while the 3.0mm helps improve skin elasticity and density. The 4.5mm cartridge can target the SMAS layer to induce lifting, and the 6.0mm can act on the fat layer to help control volume in specific areas.

*Features of Dot Mode and MP Mode

Dot mode is a method that precisely delivers energy point by point. This is advantageous for creating delicate treatment plans, and can help induce immediate skin contraction.

This mode is suitable for precise application to curved areas or sensitive skin, such as around the eyes, mouth, jawline, and nasolabial folds. It can be used to implement personalized lifting designs depending on the practitioner's expertise.

On the other hand, MP mode is a method that delivers energy in a linear form at regular intervals. It can deliver energy quickly and uniformly to large areas, making it advantageous for full-face lifting.

This mode can be considered when a large area needs to be treated quickly or when aiming to reduce pain discomfort.

Using Dot mode and MP mode in conjunction can lead to complementary effects. For example, using MP mode to improve the overall facial contour, and then proceeding with Dot mode for delicate lifting of specific areas, can help achieve more precise results.

*Shurink Universe Treatment Approach

The characteristics of Shurink Universe treatment are:

1. Its organic utilization of various handpieces,

2. when Dot mode and MP mode are effectively combined,

even more satisfactory results can be expected.

For curved or contoured areas of the face, precise designs are carried out using a pen-type handpiece, while large areas are managed quickly and efficiently through MP mode.

Afterward, Dot mode is intensively applied to key areas where lifting effects are deemed important. This combined treatment approach can contribute to delicate care that considers the overall balance of the face.

It is crucial to meticulously adjust the energy depth, handpiece operation, and treatment mode according to individual skin characteristics. This allows us to expect a lifting effect tailored to each patient.

Shrink Universe can be beneficial for those who desire natural lifting without significant disruption to daily life, or for those concerned about decreased skin elasticity and sagging.

Many people wonder if Shrink Universe is less effective than Ultherapy.

To put it simply,

If treated under the same conditions (energy output, penetration depth, number of shots),

there is a possibility that there will be no significant difference in the treatment results between Shrink Universe and Ultherapy.

Both of these devices use the principle of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU).

They intensively deliver thermal energy to the deep SMAS layer of the skin.

As a result, collagen contraction and new collagen production are induced, allowing for an expected lifting effect.

To explain in detail,

if a Shrink Universe treatment is performed with Dot Mode at 1.0J intensity for 300 shots,

or if Ultherapy is performed with the same 1.0J intensity for 300 shots, in both situations, a total of 300J of energy reaches the skin.

The duration of HIFU treatment effectiveness, rather than depending on 'which device name was used',

is believed to vary depending on 'how well an individual's skin tissue responds to thermal coagulation'.

The intensity of this thermal coagulation response

is closely related to the total amount of ultrasound energy delivered to the skin.

About the Treatment

1. Shrink Universe is a treatment that uses High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) energy. It delivers energy to the SMAS layer of the face, which loses elasticity and sags with age, inducing collagen production and contracting loosened tissues, thereby leading to overall skin elasticity improvement. It is known as the second-generation lifting device following the original Shrink.

2. This device allows for treatment at more than twice the speed of the previous Shrink model. In particular, the Ultra Booster pen-type handpiece delicately delivers ultrasound energy not only to broad facial areas such as the V-line, cheeks, and cheekbones, but also to curved areas like around the eyes, facilitating more precise lifting.

3. The improved treatment speed can shorten the overall treatment time and reduce the burden of pain, allowing patients to receive treatment more comfortably. By forming approximately 400 microscopic thermal coagulation points per shot, more efficient results can be expected compared to previous devices.

Features of the Treatment

·         01. It can effectively deliver energy into the skin by creating approximately 400 thermal coagulation points.

·         02. It allows for customized treatment suitable for an individual's skin condition and treatment area by utilizing two ultrasound modes.

·         03. Precise lifting is possible even in curved or delicate areas.

·         04. The bi-directional shooting method can reduce treatment time and alleviate pain, contributing to improved skin elasticity.

Consider this treatment if you have these concerns

·         01. Those who feel their impression has changed due to a sagging face line and are concerned.

·         02. Those who desire lifting for small, contoured areas along with overall facial elasticity improvement.

·         03. Those who are bothered by wrinkles that have appeared over time.

·         04. Those who expect more delicate and advanced lifting effects compared to existing Shrink treatments.

Treatment Procedure

·         STEP 01. The patient washes their face.

·         STEP 02. Gel is applied to the treatment area.

·         STEP 03. The Shrink Universe treatment begins.

·         STEP 04. The treatment concludes.

Post-Treatment Cautions and Instructions

ㆍIf your skin is thin, temporary tip marks may appear on the treated area. They usually fade naturally within 1–2 weeks.

ㆍMild redness, warmth, throbbing, swelling, pain, toothache, or tooth sensitivity may occur after treatment and usually improves within 1–2 weeks.

Adjusting Output Intensity to Individual Skin – A Treatment Designed to Reduce Pain and Optimize Results

·         For Shrink Universe treatment, it is crucial to carefully adjust the output intensity according to the patient's skin thickness and sensitivity. This helps reduce the burden of pain and allows us to achieve the desired results.

During the procedure, we continuously communicate with the patient to check for pain and its intensity. Based on this, we meticulously adjust the ultrasonic energy output to ensure a comfortable procedure that can still achieve desired improvements.

Differentiation 2: Ultherapy mode (dot-type output) can be combined to enhance lifting effects.

Shrink Universe generally delivers ultrasonic energy in a linear fashion. This characteristic means that heat can spread over a wider area of the skin compared to other procedures that deliver energy in a dot-type manner.

However, Shrink devices can also output dot-type (point) energy similar to the Ultherapy method. Utilizing this mode allows for greater concentration of energy on specific areas that require it, promoting lifting effects.

The dot-type output method can sometimes lead to longer treatment times, so it's not always widely used. However, we meticulously apply the Ultherapy mode to specific areas as needed for each individual, aiming for a more precise and effective procedure.

Differentiation 3: Essential design process for precise area selection, even with fewer shots

Even when performing treatments with fewer shots, we carefully consider facial asymmetry and the patient's desired lifting direction. To ensure this, a thorough design process is mandatory before the procedure.

Rather than simply focusing on increasing the number of shots, we meticulously plan and design exactly which areas will receive ultrasonic energy. This ensures that patients can achieve their desired improvements.

Differentiation 4: Precise adjustment of treatment tip direction

* Precise tip direction settings

We thoroughly analyze the facial contours and the flow of gravity to meticulously plan for the treatment tip to deliver energy obliquely or upwards.

This process helps to efficiently deliver ultrasonic energy in the direction needed for lifting.

As a result, you can expect improvement where the skin is pulled in a more natural direction.

During Shrink treatments, we meticulously pay attention to even the direction of the tip.

* Utilizing Tilt & Push-up Technique

Instead of simply applying the treatment tip perpendicularly to the skin surface,

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

When treated this way, the thermal coagulation points generated by ultrasonic energy can naturally form in an upward direction.

This leads to an expectation of lifting improvements, as if the overall facial structure is being pulled upwards.

Such techniques have also been reported in relevant research papers to have a statistically significant impact on lifting effects.

From the design stage, we consider these subtle details and proceed with meticulous effort to ensure that simple plans translate into actual procedural changes.