Ttukseom Lifting
Introduction of Ultherapy Prime
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Even those who are not usually interested in skincare have likely heard the name 'Ultherapy' at least once.
While you may have high expectations after seeing reviews about restored contours and elasticity, it is often difficult to understand the exact principles behind how it changes your face when you look into getting it done.
Therefore, today, along with the news of Ultherapy Prime being newly introduced at SHIO Clinic on March 11th, we will take an in-depth look at the process of precise transformation based on academic research cases.
March 11th, Introduction of Ultherapy Prime completed with SHIO's unique protocol
Lifting is not just about delivering strong energy. Even with the same equipment, the quality of the results varies depending on who performs it and what philosophy they apply.
Ultherapy Prime, which you can experience at Ttukseom SHIO Clinic starting March 11th, goes beyond the performance of the device itself by incorporating SHIO's unique protocol, established through extensive research by our medical staff.
Since every patient has different skin thickness and degrees of sagging, it cannot be treated in a uniform manner. We have prepared this so that you can experience deeper satisfaction through SHIO's solution, where we personally monitor the screen throughout the procedure to ensure not a single shot is wasted.
The principle of V-line lifting through High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
Generally, the reason we feel our skin is sagging is not due to issues in the epidermal layer, but because the elasticity of the deep fascial layer called 'SMAS' has decreased.
This layer is a fibrous membrane that wraps around facial muscles and acts as a key support structure for maintaining contours. Ultherapy Prime delivers high-intensity focused ultrasound energy directly to this SMAS layer to coagulate and contract the tissue.
Unlike previous methods that mainly stayed in the dermal or fat layers, Ultherapy is different in that it precisely reaches a depth of approximately 4.5mm.
By forming thermal coagulation points at specific internal locations without damaging the skin surface, it provides immediate tightening and allows collagen and elastin to gradually replenish over several months.
Precision of looking directly into the skin with DEEP SEE ultrasound imaging technology
Ultherapy's signature 'DEEP SEE' technology allows for procedures to be performed while viewing the internal skin structure in real-time.
In actual research cases, visible improvement was observed starting from 3 months after the procedure and lasted for more than 6 months, which is a result possible only because the energy was used at the exact location.
At SHIO Clinic, we go through a precise diagnostic process that combines 3D facial analysis and ultrasound examination. We quantify the patient's skin data and plan the necessary tips and number of shots based on the report created from this data.
We aim for a process that is thoroughly customized for each individual through imaging technology, rather than a simple mechanical procedure.
Strategic use of 3 dedicated tips according to skin layer depth and condition
The best way to experience Ultherapy effectively lies in understanding 'depth'. This is because the thickness of our skin layers varies by area.
Ultherapy has 3 dedicated tips that deliver energy to different depths of 1.5mm, 3.0mm, and 4.5mm, and the key is to switch and use them in the right places.
According to research data, the effects of Ultherapy vary by facial area, with significant improvement observed particularly in the jawline, around the mouth, and cheek areas.
SHIO Clinic's Ultherapy procedure uses Micro-Focused Ultrasound (MFU-V) to deliver energy accurately and uniformly to the desired depth from the dermis to the SMAS layer, aiming to resolve these area-specific concerns in detail.
Procedure experience and know-how that determine the range of 600 shots
Where and how you distribute the 600 shots of energy determines the density of the results.
Basically, the entire area from the neck line above the collarbone to the forehead can be treated, but a process of strategically setting the range according to the individual's areas of concern is necessary.
If you are more concerned about the eye area or mouth area than the neck, investing more of the set number of shots into those specific areas increases satisfaction.
You may have concerns during this energy adjustment process, but according to research data, when energy was adjusted to the individual's skin condition, there were no issues such as nerve damage, and only minor levels of temporary swelling or bruising occurred. Ultimately, it may seem like a small difference, but the practitioner's extensive experience is the foundation for creating satisfying results.
Achieving overall facial balance with SHIO customized Ultherapy design
Lifting is not just a pulling task, but a process of redesigning the volume and balance of the entire face.
SHIO Clinic's customized precision Ultherapy design focuses on respecting the patient and bringing about natural changes. It is our principle to personally monitor and perform the procedure so that not a single shot is wasted.
The result that 95% of actual research participants hoped for a re-procedure and 90% wanted to recommend it to others is likely not just because the equipment is good, but because it was backed by appropriate intensity and location selection tailored to each individual's facial structure.
Ultherapy is certainly an excellent lifting tool, but it is not a one-size-fits-all answer for everyone. SHIO Clinic first identifies your skin condition through precision analysis equipment such as Mark-Vu before the procedure and recommends it after sufficient consultation with the medical staff.
Prepare for a firmer and more vibrant daily life with Ultherapy Prime, starting anew at Ttukseom SHIO Clinic on March 11th.
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This article is adapted from SHIO Clinic's official Naver blog.
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