Shurink Universe with Kkeut Oriental Medical Clinic

*What is High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Lifting?

Ultrasound lifting, known as HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound), utilizes high-intensity focused ultrasound energy. This non-surgical procedure precisely delivers energy to specific depths of the skin, promoting collagen regeneration and offering overall lifting effects.

Similar to how a magnifying glass focuses sunlight to generate heat, ultrasound energy is concentrated at desired depths within the skin. During this process, microscopic thermal coagulation points (TCPs) are formed within the skin tissue.

These coagulation points reach high temperatures of approximately 60-70 degrees Celsius but stimulate only the heat-focused areas without significant damage to surrounding tissues. This induces collagen denaturation and promotes the regeneration process.

HIFU is a non-invasive device that can deliver energy particularly to the deep SMAS layer (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) of the skin. This SMAS layer is the same anatomical structure that pulls the skin during surgical facelifts.

When energy is delivered to the SMAS layer, immediate tissue contraction occurs, and the restructuring of collagen fibers becomes active. This can lead to a sustained lifting effect over the long term.

HIFU has the advantage of causing minimal epidermal damage as it passes through the skin surface. Therefore, there is less burden regarding recovery time, and it can be considered for various skin types.

*Effects per Cartridge (1.5mm / 3.0mm / 4.5mm / 6.0mm)

1.5mm (Upper Dermis)

It can help improve fine lines on the skin.

It is primarily used for wrinkles around the eyes, glabella, and mouth.

It can help smooth skin texture, reduce pores, and improve skin tone.

3.0mm (Lower Dermis)

It can be used to improve elasticity in areas like the cheeks or nasolabial folds.

It is applied for early signs of sagging and is expected to have an effect on pore tightening.

It can contribute to restoring a firm feeling deep within the skin.

4.5mm (SMAS Layer)

It focuses on lifting the deep cheek fat, jawline, and double chin.

It helps improve sagging by inducing contraction of deep tissue.

It can be expected to be effective for moderate to severe sagging.

6.0mm (Fat Layer)

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

It can also be utilized for body treatments on areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and arms.

It targets the fat layer, inducing the contraction of fat cells and contributing to overall volume improvement.

Each cartridge performs a different function depending on the targeted skin layer and treatment purpose.

The 1.5mm cartridge is primarily used for fine lines and skin texture improvement, while the 3.0mm is for enhancing skin elasticity and tightening. The 4.5mm targets substantial lifting, and the 6.0mm can be used to act on the fat layer, aiding in volume reduction.

*Utilizing DOT Mode and MP Mode

-DOT Mode precisely delivers energy point by point, allowing for delicate design of the treatment area. This mode can be expected to provide an immediate tissue contraction effect.

It can be delicately applied to contoured and sensitive areas such as around the eyes, mouth, chin, and nasolabial folds. Depending on the practitioner's skill, the benefits of customized lifting can be further enhanced.

-MP Mode delivers energy in a linear fashion at regular intervals, acting quickly on larger areas. This mode can help induce an overall facial lifting effect.

It is useful when you want to quickly deliver a lifting effect to large areas, and the discomfort during treatment is relatively low.

Using DOT Mode and MP Mode together can create a synergistic effect. The combination of full-contour lifting (MP) and precise point lifting (DOT) can contribute to more refined results.

*Kkeut Oriental Medical Clinic's Shurink Universe Application Method

The core value of Shurink Universe treatment lies in

1. Effectively utilizing different handpieces, and

2. Appropriately combining DOT Mode and MP Mode,

only then can its effects be fully realized.

Curved and contoured areas of the face are precisely treated using a pen-type handpiece, while larger areas are managed quickly and efficiently with MP Mode.

By intensively applying DOT Mode to key areas important for lifting, a customized treatment considering the entire face becomes possible.

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Shrink Universe treatment can be considered for those who desire natural yet precise lifting without the burden of a recovery period, or for those looking to improve overall skin elasticity loss and sagging.

Is Shrink Universe less effective than Ultherapy?

To begin with,

If treated with the same output, treatment depth, and number of shots,

Both Shrink Universe and Ultherapy show no significant difference in treatment effectiveness.

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

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

This principle promotes collagen contraction and regeneration, leading to a lifting effect.

For example,

Shrink Universe (Dot Mode) 1.0j x 300 shots

In the case of Ultherapy 1.0j x 300 shots, both accumulate a total of 300j of energy.

The duration of HIFU treatment can depend more on how well the skin tissue responds to the ultrasound thermal energy, rather than simply which device was used.

It can vary depending on how well the skin tissue responds to the ultrasound thermal energy.

The degree of skin tissue response is

determined by the total amount of focused ultrasound energy delivered to the skin.

Treatment Information

1. Shrink Universe utilizes HIFU technology. It concentrates energy on the SMAS layer of the face, which has lost elasticity and sagged due to aging, to induce collagen production and aid in the contraction of lax tissues. This can help improve overall skin elasticity and is the 2nd generation lifting device from the original Shrink.

2. Treatment can be performed at more than twice the speed of the previous Shrink. Particularly, when using the Ultra Booster pen-type handpiece, ultrasound energy can be precisely delivered even to curved areas of the face like the V-line, cheeks, and cheekbones, or areas requiring delicate access such as around the eyes, allowing for detailed lifting.

3. The faster ultrasound irradiation speed can reduce treatment time and lessen the burden of pain, allowing for a comfortable treatment experience. Furthermore, a lifting effect can be expected through an energy delivery method that forms over approximately 400 thermal coagulation points per shot.

Treatment Benefits

·         01. Sufficient energy delivery through the formation of approximately 400 thermal coagulation points

·         02. Ability to choose based on skin condition or treatment area using two ultrasound modes

·         03. Delicate lifting possible even for small contoured areas of the face

·         04. Expect increased treatment speed and reduced pain with a bi-directional irradiation method, which can also help improve skin elasticity.

Recommended for

·         01. Those concerned about changes in their appearance due to a sagging face line

·         02. Those expecting overall elasticity improvement along with precise lifting for contoured areas of the face

·         03. Those concerned about fine wrinkles due to aging

·         04. Those desiring a more thorough and dense lifting than traditional Shrink treatments

Treatment Procedure

·         01. Self-cleansing

·         02. Gel application

·         03. Shrink Universe treatment performed

·         04. Finishing stage

Post-Treatment Precautions

ㆍFor individuals with thin skin, temporary tip marks may remain on the treated area. These usually resolve naturally within about 1-2 weeks, so there is no need to worry.

ㆍAfter treatment, minor symptoms such as slight redness, warmth, throbbing, swelling, pain, and occasionally toothache or tooth sensitivity may appear in the treated area. While these symptoms vary by individual, they typically subside within 1-2 weeks, so you do not need to be overly concerned.

Customized Output Adjustment: Treatment Considering Pain and Efficacy

·         Shrink generally has a relatively lower basic output intensity than Ultherapy. Therefore, it is necessary to delicately adjust the output intensity according to an individual's skin condition and pain sensitivity for both efficacy and safety.

During the procedure, we continuously communicate with the patient to check their comfort level. Based on this, we adjust the device output to ensure a comfortable experience while achieving the desired effects.

Key Differentiator 2: Ultherapy Dot Mode Combination – Targeted Lifting Expected

Shrink Universe typically delivers energy in a line shape, causing heat to spread somewhat wider, unlike Ultherapy which focuses energy in a dot shape.

However, the Shrink device also has a dot output mode similar to Ultherapy, which can be used to expect improved lifting in specific areas.

Although dot output is often not fully utilized due to time constraints, we apply Ultherapy mode to necessary areas to provide a delicate and precise treatment.

Key Differentiator 3: Meticulous Design is Essential – Precise Shot Delivery to Necessary Areas

To achieve the desired lifting effect while considering facial asymmetry with fewer shots, we undergo a thorough design process before the procedure.

Rather than simply focusing on the number of shots, we plan and design precisely where to deliver energy to ensure excellent results.

Key Differentiator 4: Precision in Tip Direction Control

* Precise Setting of Tip Direction

Considering facial contours and the effects of gravity, we plan to deliver energy diagonally or upwards.

This helps the energy effectively work in the direction that lifts the skin.

As a result, you can expect a natural yet tightening effect on the skin.

During Shrink treatments, we meticulously consider even the tip direction.

* Utilizing the Tilt & Push-up Technique

Instead of simply placing the tip vertically on the skin during the procedure,

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

This creates coagulation points formed by ultrasound energy in an upward direction.

This can induce a lifting effect as if the facial structure is being pulled upwards.

This technique has also been confirmed through research to induce significant lifting effects.

We consider these detailed aspects to ensure that the treatment not only goes beyond simple design but also delivers the expected effects according to the designed plan.