Shurink Universe: Contour Care Changed by Two Modes

Shurink Universe can be described as an upgraded version of Shurink, generally the best-known of the lifting treatments. It has faster speed and more refined modes than before. Here we would like to explain how it works to complete a smooth contour, along with the technical characteristics and aftercare points worth looking at closely when choosing a clinic.

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What is Shurink lifting?

Shurink Universe works by concentrating high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy at a specific depth beneath the skin to generate heat. While minimising damage to the skin surface, this energy reaches the fascial layer (SMAS), contracting the tissue and inducing new collagen regeneration to improve firmness.

Compared with the earlier Shurink, the biggest change in Shurink Universe is the inclusion of two modes. You can select Normal mode, which delivers energy in a line, or MP (Micro Pulsed) mode, in which fine points connect densely to deliver energy without gaps. HIFU energy reaches the fascial layer and induces contraction and collagen regeneration in both cases, but the approach — Normal or MP — can be chosen to suit the situation.

MP mode in particular is popular because its faster energy delivery lowers the burden of discomfort felt during treatment, and it allows energy to be filled in precisely even across curved areas.

How does Shurink manage the contour?

Because the face is not flat, there were limits to how closely energy could be applied with a conventional straight handpiece alone in areas with pronounced curves, such as around the eyes, the mouth and the cheekbones. Shurink Universe addresses this drawback by adding a round, pen-type handpiece known as the Ultra Booster.

Using this pen-type handpiece allows treatment to follow narrow and curved areas closely and thoroughly, which makes it effective for refining the overall facial contour more three-dimensionally and smoothly. Because the detail of contour improvement changes according to which handpiece is used where, the design process before treatment is more important than anything else.

How is Shurink treatment carried out?

Something to be careful about when considering Shurink Universe is that a high shot count is not automatically the answer. Facial fat volume, skin thickness and muscle movement all differ from person to person.

For example, concentrating ultrasound energy excessively on an area with particularly little cheek volume can result in hollowing. Conversely, sufficient energy needs to be delivered to areas such as a double chin or a slackened jawline for a clear tidying of the line to be achieved. Before treatment, therefore, a precise design that accurately analyses your own facial shape and separates the areas to be treated from those to be avoided has to come first.

How do I care for my skin after Shurink?

Because Shurink Universe is carried out non-invasively, it has the advantage of allowing an immediate return to daily life. That said, as thermal energy has been delivered deep beneath the skin, temporary swelling, a tingling sensation or slight redness may appear — but these disappear naturally within a few days.

To support the result, it is best to avoid activities that generate excessive body heat, such as saunas or vigorous exercise, for about a week after treatment. So that the thermal coagulation points lead smoothly into collagen regeneration, drinking enough water and paying attention to moisturising are also advisable. Using a regenerative cream to calm the stimulated skin can help as well.

What works well alongside Shurink?

Shurink Universe gives a sufficient lifting result on its own, but depending on your skin concerns, greater synergy can be achieved when it is combined with another treatment. If you would like firm tightening at the skin’s surface, radiofrequency lifting such as InMode or Thermage can be combined; if improvement to the skin texture itself is needed, a skin booster can be considered alongside it.

The approach is to define the facial line with Shurink Universe and address the finer concerns with a tailored combined solution. For this, it is important to have a consultation at a clinic that can assess your skin condition closely. However much device performance improves, please do remember that what decides a treatment should ultimately be a natural result.

Healthy, resilient skin is completed when accurate information and consistent care are added to the treatment itself, rather than by the treatment alone. NUWA Clinic Gangnam, which proposes a direction suited to your skin condition through a one-to-one tailored assessment, is located directly in front of Exit 7 of Gangnam Station, on floors 3 and 4 at 385 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul.

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Frequently asked questions

Q. I would like to know the difference between Shurink Universe and the earlier Shurink.

A. The biggest difference is being able to choose between two modes: Normal and MP (Micro Pulsed). MP mode delivers energy through fine points connecting densely, which lowers the burden of discomfort and fills curved areas precisely. A pen-type handpiece has also been added, making treatment of narrow and curved areas considerably more precise.

Q. Is Shurink Universe treatment uncomfortable?

A. Sensitivity to pain differs from person to person. MP mode delivers energy quickly, which helps lower the burden of discomfort, and in consultation we adjust the energy level with reference to your previous treatment experience.

Q. How long do the effects of Shurink Universe last?

A. It is difficult to state a fixed period, as this differs according to individual skin condition and the pace at which ageing progresses. As it is a treatment based on collagen regeneration, maintaining the result requires a care plan matched to your own skin cycle.

Q. Can Shurink Universe be combined with other treatments?

A. Combining is possible in many cases. If you would like tightening at the skin’s surface, InMode or Thermage can be considered; if improvement to skin texture is needed, a skin booster can be added. That said, whether to combine and in what order depends on individual skin condition, so checking through a consultation is the most accurate approach.