How Should You Get Shrink Treatment for Results in Hapjeong? (What to Look for in a Good Clinic)

Hello. I’m Jo Won-jin, the director of Chai Clinic, where I have been providing dermatological care in Hongdae for 10 years.

“I had Shrink treatment, but I don’t see much of a result.”

Shrink is a lifting treatment that is a good cost-effective starting option for those who find Ulthera 부담스러운.

However, its basic penetration energy is weaker than Ulthera’s, and its effects typically last for a shorter period. Depending on how the treatment is performed, the result can range from “no effect” to noticeably firmer skin.

Today, I’ll explain what to look for when choosing a clinic in Hapjeong so that you can get proper results for the same amount of money.

Contents

• The results of Shrink depend on how it is performed

• Think twice about clinics like these

• Choose a good Shrink clinic in Hapjeong based on these three points

The results of Shrink depend on how it is performed

Shrink works by applying ultrasonic energy to the superficial muscular aponeurotic system layer beneath the skin, inducing contraction and collagen regeneration.

You can think of it as similar to applying heat to stretched fabric so that it tightens back up.

The issue is that its output is weaker than Ulthera’s.

To make up for this weakness, the energy should be increased sufficiently within the level your skin can tolerate.

There is one key point here.

When the energy is increased, the device needs time to accumulate the energy, which makes the procedure slower.

At clinics that lower the energy and finish quickly to maintain their turnover, the effect may inevitably be weaker even when the same number of shots is used.

In other words, asking them to “please increase the energy sufficiently” is the first way to get more from the same amount of money.

Also, the Shrink handpiece—the part that touches the face—contains water, and the water needs to remain filled to the proper level for the energy to be delivered effectively.

Careful attention to the condition of the equipment can also affect the results.

This is difficult for patients to assess, so in the end, it depends on how meticulous the practitioner is.

As shown in the photo above, particularly when treating the double-chin area, the tip should be adjusted so that it is not held too flat.

For reference, Shrink is not a treatment that produces a dramatic tightening effect immediately after the procedure.

There may be a slight feeling of contraction right afterward, while elasticity gradually improves over two to three months as collagen builds up.

The effects usually last around six months, so it is appropriate to allow some time before judging the results.

Think twice about clinics like these

First, clinics that perform uniform treatments using a fixed, weak energy setting without detailed consultation or treatment planning.

Shrink is a lifting treatment that may not produce results if it is performed too gently.

Of course, the energy cannot be too strong if the same energy is going to be applied to everyone.

This can lead to cases where a low output is used as the standard setting.

That is why assessment and detailed treatment planning are even more important.

Second, clinics that quickly treat the entire face with the same tip without distinguishing between different areas.

Thin areas such as around the eyes and the cheekbones require different depths and tips from thicker areas such as the double chin and deep cheeks.

Ignoring these differences can reduce the results and increase the risk of side effects such as cheek hollowing.

The treatment method also varies depending on the concerns in each area.

Since Shrink is based on a principle and produces effects similar to Ulthera, you may find the article below helpful.

Third, clinics that recommend Shrink without considering whether it is suitable for you.

For people with significant sagging, Shrink alone may be insufficient, and a stronger lifting treatment, such as Ulthera or thread lifting, may be needed.

Rather than recommending Shrink simply because it is inexpensive, the clinic should honestly explain whether you are likely to see satisfactory results.

Choose a good Shrink clinic in Hapjeong based on these three points

1. Do they sufficiently increase the energy rather than prioritizing turnover?

Check whether they examine your skin thickness and increase the energy up to the tolerable threshold for your skin.

Even if it takes a little longer, this can determine the results.

2. Do they change the tips, or depths, according to the treatment area?

For thin areas, a shallow tip can be used to firm the dermis.

For thicker areas, a deep tip can be used to tighten sagging tissue. A clinic that adjusts the depth according to each area is preferable.

These are before-and-after photos from a Shrink treatment around my eyes. Compared with treating the double-chin area, a smaller tip must be used so that energy can be delivered precisely to the detailed contours and thin areas.

3. Do they honestly assess whether Shrink is right for you?

A clinic that realistically explains whether Shrink is suitable or whether Ulthera would be better, based on the expected results, is ultimately one you can trust.

Shrink offers particularly good value for people in their 20s and 30s who are just beginning lifting treatments, or for those seeking to address early sagging and maintain their results.

On the other hand, if sagging has progressed considerably, receiving one proper Ulthera treatment may be more cost-effective than repeatedly receiving Shrink alone.

Look for a clinic that helps you make this kind of decision.

Some people occasionally say that their cheeks became hollow after Shrink treatment.

This can occur when a deep tip is used too aggressively on a thin area or when the fat layer is inadvertently affected.

That is why adjusting the depth for each area and making an accurate assessment are key to preventing side effects.

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The number of shots is also important.

There is a minimum number of shots needed depending on the degree of sagging, and it can be difficult to achieve results if an excessively low number of shots is offered at a low price.

Increasing the number excessively can also be a problem, but it is better to choose a clinic that determines the minimum number needed to see results within your budget and distributes the shots carefully to the areas of concern.

Laser lifting devices can produce significantly different results depending on how the energy is adjusted.

It is also the clinic’s responsibility to measure how much energy was used and what results were achieved, and to keep detailed records.

However, this is not always done properly.

I have explained in the article below how to properly obtain and manage the treatment records for your procedure.

To summarize Shrink treatment in Hapjeong

Shrink treatment in Hapjeong produces results not at the clinic offering it “the fastest and cheapest,” but at one that uses “sufficient energy, precisely adjusted for each area.”

Rather than looking only at the number on the price list, I recommend checking these three points directly during your consultation before making a decision.

Thank you. This has been Jo Won-jin.