


7/30/2025
This is a procedure note for Your Ultimate Lift: High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for Complete Skin Rejuvenation at Beomgye(Opening Soon) KKEUT Korean Clinic.
Skin sagging involves more than just a loss of surface elasticity.
It stems from the weakening of deep, underlying support structures, which can cause the entire facial contour to descend.
Therefore, effective lifting aims to not only firm the outer skin but also help reposition these underlying structures.
Shurink Universe operates with this foundational understanding.
Each layer of skin serves distinct purposes, and the approach to lifting varies according to the specific depth targeted.
Shurink Universe utilizes cartridges designed for three depths: 1.5mm, 3.0mm, and 4.5mm, each engaging different anatomical planes in unique ways.

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The 4.5mm depth plays a crucial role in the overall lifting process.
This depth allows the energy to pass through the skin and fat, reaching the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System), which is key for facial support.
This layer is vital for defining facial shape and is often where signs of sagging first appear.
Shurink Universe directs focused high-intensity ultrasound energy, heated to 65-70 degrees, into this SMAS layer in small, concentrated points.
These are known as Micro Coagulation Points.
This action causes the tissue to contract, providing a noticeable tightening and lifting effect.
The potential for a visible lifting outcome comes from this process.
It's not merely pulling the skin from the outside; rather, it encourages these deeper internal structures to lift themselves.
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The 3.0mm cartridge targets the deeper part of the dermis, where fibroblasts and collagen fibers are abundant.
This specific area significantly influences the skin's elasticity, thickness, and firmness.
The ultrasound energy creates tiny thermal coagulation points within this dermal layer, leading to a localized healing response.
This response can encourage the formation of new collagen and elastin.
Over time, this may help increase skin density and result in a firmer surface.
While the 4.5mm depth provides structural lift, the 3.0mm depth helps to build a stronger foundation that supports the lifted appearance over a longer period.
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The 1.5mm depth is designed to reach the shallow dermal layer just beneath the epidermis.
This layer is active in cell metabolism, and targeting it can help improve fine lines, reduce pore visibility, and refine overall skin texture.
For delicate and thinner areas, such as around the eyes, the jawline, or the corners of the mouth,
the 1.5mm cartridge allows for a precise and gentle lifting effect closer to the surface.
Stimulation at this shallow level can prompt an immediate skin response and revitalization, leading to observable improvements shortly after the procedure.
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The skin is not a uniform structure; it is composed of various layers, each with its own crucial function.
Achieving effective and comprehensive lifting often requires more than just stimulating a single depth.
SMAS layer contraction for structural lift,
Dermal layer collagen regeneration for sustained elasticity,
And superficial stimulation of the lower epidermis for improved skin texture and a healthier appearance.
When these elements are organically combined,
Only then can natural and substantial lifting results be anticipated.
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Shrink Universe is a multi-line HIFU device designed to precisely deliver energy across various skin layers.
Yet, even when using identical equipment, the outcome can diverge considerably based on factors like cartridge choice, focal depth, handpiece angle, and the method of treatment overlap.
Consequently, the final treatment result may vary significantly.
Ultimately, a successful lifting procedure relies not merely on the device itself. Instead, it hinges on the practitioner's understanding of individual skin structures and their proficiency in delivering energy precisely to appropriate depths and directions.
Effective lifting is not solely brought about by energy itself.
Rather, it depends on precisely where that energy is administered.
And how meticulously that energy is layered within the tissues.
This combined approach is what ultimately leads to skin lifting.