Shrink Universe: Designed for Each Facial Depth

Shrink Universe Lifting

Understanding Ultrasound Lifting (HIFU)

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) lifting is a non-surgical procedure. It is a method that precisely delivers ultrasound energy to specific areas within the skin, which can help stimulate collagen production and improve skin elasticity.

HIFU treatment concentrates ultrasound energy at a specific depth within the skin layers, much like a magnifying glass focuses light. At the point where the energy converges, a brief high temperature is generated, creating tiny thermal coagulation points (TCPs) within the skin tissue.

The created thermal coagulation points are exposed to heat reaching approximately 60-70 degrees Celsius. This heat stimulates only the target area without affecting surrounding tissues, which can help induce collagen denaturation and activate skin regeneration.

HIFU devices deliver ultrasound energy to the SMAS layer, also known as the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, located deep within the skin. This SMAS layer plays a role similar to the anatomical structure considered important in surgical procedures like facelifts.

When energy is delivered to the SMAS layer, the tissue exhibits a contraction response, and the rearrangement of collagen fibers is promoted. Through this process, a gradual lifting effect can appear, and long-term improvement in elasticity can also be expected.

HIFU treatment causes minimal damage to the skin's surface, resulting in relatively less recovery burden. An advantage is that individuals with various skin types can consider this treatment.

Depth of Action and Expected Effects by Cartridge (1.5mm / 3.0mm / 4.5mm)

1.5mm Cartridge (Targets the Upper Dermis)

It can help alleviate fine lines on the skin surface.

Application can be considered for wrinkled areas such as around the eyes, glabella, and mouth.

You can expect smoother skin texture and improved skin tone through pore size reduction.

3.0mm Cartridge (Targets the Lower Dermis)

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

It is suitable for improving initial skin sagging and making pores firmer.

You can expect a positive impact on restoring firmness from deep within the skin.

4.5mm Cartridge (Targets the SMAS Layer)

It can be applied for lifting purposes such as improving jowls, jawline definition, and double chin.

It induces the contraction of deep tissues, leading to expected improvement in sagging areas.

When applied to moderate or more severe skin sagging, an improvement effect can be expected.

6.0mm Cartridge (Targets the Fat Layer)

It can be helpful when treating areas with a thick fat layer, such as a double chin.

Application can also be considered for body areas such as the abdomen, thighs, and arms.

It acts intensively on the fat layer to induce fat cell contraction and can help improve volume in the treated area.

Each cartridge targets a different skin layer, thus the treatment objectives also vary accordingly.

For example, 1.5mm is mainly used for fine lines and skin texture refinement, and 3.0mm for elasticity and tightening effects. 4.5mm is intended for actual lifting, and 6.0mm can be used to target the fat layer for volume reduction.

Key Advantages of Dot Mode and MP Mode

Dot mode precisely delivers energy point by point, allowing for a very delicate treatment plan. This method leads to an expectation of immediate tissue contraction.

It is suitable for application to contoured or sensitive areas such as around the eyes, mouth, chin, and nasolabial folds. Depending on the practitioner's experience and skill, a more refined, customized lifting effect can be achieved for each individual.

MP mode delivers energy in a linear fashion at regular intervals, allowing for quick treatment of large areas. It is a suitable method for inducing an overall lifting effect across the entire face.

It is useful for quickly treating large areas, and the burden of pain is relatively low.

Combining Dot mode and MP mode can yield synergistic effects. Refining the overall facial contour with MP mode and precisely lifting specific areas with Dot mode can help achieve more meticulous results.

Strengths of Shrink Universe Treatment

The expected benefits of Shrink Universe treatment are

1. When various types of handpieces are organically combined and used,

2. When Dot mode and MP mode are utilized appropriately for the situation,

even more positive results can be expected.

For curved or contoured areas, a pen-type handpiece is used for detailed treatment design, while larger areas are treated with MP mode, considering the specific characteristics of each region.

It is common to apply Dot mode intensively to key areas for lifting. This approach can be seen as a meticulous treatment method that considers the overall balance of the face.

Carefully analyzing the patient's skin condition, adjusting the energy depth, utilizing delicate handpieces, and selecting the appropriate mode, this process leads to the expectation of customized lifting results. This process is carried out under meticulous planning.

If you desire a natural lifting effect without significant inconvenience to your daily life, or if you are concerned about overall skin elasticity loss and sagging, the Shurink Universe treatment may be worth considering.

Shurink Universe vs. Ulthera: Is there a difference in effect?

We will explain this to you.

If conditions such as energy output, skin penetration depth, and the number of shots delivered are applied identically,

there may not be a significant difference in the results between Shurink Universe and Ulthera treatments.

Both of these devices are based on High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, or HIFU technology.

Through this, the principle is to deliver precise thermal energy to the deep SMAS layer of the skin.

This energy induces collagen contraction and regeneration, helping to improve skin elasticity and achieve a lifting effect.

Let's consider a specific example.

If Shurink Universe (Dot Mode) is performed with 300 shots at 1.0J energy,

similar to Ulthera performed with 1.0J and 300 shots, a total of 300J of energy is delivered to the skin in both procedures.

The duration of HIFU treatment effects depends less on which specific device was used,

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

The extent of this skin tissue response

can be considered to be influenced by the total amount and depth of concentrated ultrasound energy delivered.

Treatment Information

1. Shurink Universe is a procedure utilizing High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology. It precisely delivers energy to the SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system) layer of the face, where elasticity has decreased due to aging, to induce collagen production and expect the contraction of sagging tissues. This can have a positive impact on overall skin elasticity improvement, and it is known as the second-generation lifting device of the original Shurink.

2. Compared to the original Shurink, a key feature is improved treatment speed, which can reduce the patient's burden during the procedure. Especially with the Ultra Booster pen-type handpiece, ultrasound energy can be precisely delivered not only to broad areas like the V-line, cheeks, or cheekbones, but also to areas with delicate curves such as around the eyes. This allows for more meticulous lifting management.

3. The faster shot delivery speed has the advantage of reducing treatment time. This lessens the burden of pain and enhances comfort during the procedure. Furthermore, by creating approximately 400 thermal coagulation points per shot, a positive impact on improving skin elasticity can be expected.

Treatment Benefits

·         01. By forming approximately 400 thermal coagulation points, more effective energy delivery to the skin can be expected.

·         02. Utilizing two ultrasound modes allows for a more customized approach tailored to each patient's skin condition and treatment area.

·         03. Delicate lifting management is possible even for curved areas or small parts of the face.

·         04. The two-way shooting method shortens treatment time, reduces pain burden, and allows for expected improvement in skin elasticity.

Recommended for

·         01. Those who feel their facial lines have sagged, changing their impression.

·         02. Those who desire lifting even for the subtle contours of the face, and prefer an overall elastic facial line.

·         03. Those who are concerned about wrinkles caused by aging.

·         04. Those who wish to receive more precise and concentrated lifting management for their skin.

Treatment Process

·         STEP 01. Self-cleansing is performed before the treatment.

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

·         STEP 03. Shurink Universe treatment is performed.

·         STEP 04. The treatment is concluded.

Post-Treatment Precautions

ㆍFor individuals with thin skin, temporary tip marks may be visible on the treated area. These marks typically disappear naturally within 1-2 weeks, so there is no need to worry excessively.

ㆍAfter the procedure, mild symptoms such as slight redness, warmth, throbbing, swelling, pain, pain near the teeth, or tooth sensitivity may occur in the treated area. These symptoms vary among individuals and usually improve naturally within 1-2 weeks, so you can be reassured.

Customized Output Adjustment: Considering Pain and Treatment Results

·         For Shurink Universe treatment, it is important to carefully adjust the output intensity, taking into account each patient's individual skin condition. When the treatment is performed in a personalized manner, it can help reduce the burden of pain while enhancing the treatment's effectiveness.

During the procedure, we continuously communicate with the patient to check their pain level. Accordingly, we adjust the device output to minimize discomfort and ensure the desired effects are achieved.

We expect a synergistic effect by applying Ultherapy-style dot output together

Shrink Universe primarily delivers energy in a linear fashion. Compared to Ultherapy, which delivers energy in a dot-like manner, this can lead to heat dispersion.

However, Shrink devices can also output Ultherapy-like dot-shaped energy. Utilizing this mode allows for more concentrated energy delivery to specific areas, leading to improved lifting.

Dot output using Ultherapy mode may take longer than a typical procedure. Nevertheless, for areas where you want to enhance the effect, we apply this method to provide precise and concentrated treatment.

Precise Design Planning: Delivering Energy Exactly Where It's Needed

Regardless of the number of shots, before the procedure, we first conduct a detailed design, thoroughly considering facial asymmetry and the desired lifting direction.

Rather than simply emphasizing a large number of shots, it is crucial to plan and design how precisely energy will be delivered to which areas. Through this process, you can expect highly satisfactory improvement effects.

Precise Treatment Approach Through Tip Direction Control

* Setting the Tip Direction Precisely

Considering the facial contours and the effects of gravity, we plan the treatment so that energy can be delivered in an oblique or upward direction.

This method encourages the energy to act as a force that lifts the skin.

As a result, you can expect a more natural-looking skin tightening effect.

How the tip direction is set in a Shrink procedure is a key factor in determining the precision of the treatment.

* Utilizing Tilt & Push-up Technique

During the procedure, the tip is not simply held perpendicular to the skin.

We tilt the tip as if gently pushing it upwards on the skin to deliver energy.

This causes the coagulation points created by the ultrasound energy to be induced and formed in an upward direction.

This method leads to an expectation of a lifting effect where the overall structure of the face is pulled upwards.

Related research findings also report that this technique has a positive influence on inducing lifting.

By meticulously considering such detailed aspects, we proceed with the treatment, not merely stopping at the design, but anticipating satisfactory improvements that align with the designed direction.