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Focused-ultrasound lifting guide
Shurink Universe
Shurink Universe is the Korean-market name for CLASSYS ULTRAFORMER MPT, a focused-ultrasound medical aesthetic system that delivers energy to selected focal depths for lifting, tightening and contour-focused treatment planning.
- Energy
- Focused ultrasound (HIFU)
- Cartridges
- 10 total: face, body and Booster depths
- Modes
- Normal (dot pattern) and MP (broader TCP heating)
- Not the same as
- Shurink/ULTRAFORMER III; VOLNEWMER (RF)
What is Shurink Universe used for?
SHURINK UNIVERSE is the Korean-market name for CLASSYS ULTRAFORMER MPT, a focused-ultrasound medical aesthetic system. It delivers ultrasound energy to selected focal depths for lifting, tightening, and contour-focused treatment planning.
Sources: ULTRAFORMER MPT · CLASSYS officialCLASSYS IR Book overview
What is a thermal coagulation point, and what follows it?
Focused ultrasound concentrates energy at a selected point beneath the skin, creating thermal coagulation points. CLASSYS describes the resulting process as protein denaturation followed by fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis, and tissue remodeling.
Sources: ULTRAFORMER MPT · CLASSYS official
Which cartridge depths and modes can be selected?
The current CLASSYS product page lists 10 interchangeable cartridges: face depths of 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.5 mm; body depths of 6.0, 9.0, and 13.0 mm; and Booster depths of 1.5, 3.0, and 4.5 mm. F-type cartridges deliver a linear pattern; Booster-type cartridges deliver a circular pattern. Normal mode delivers energy in a dot pattern; MP mode applies broader heating across the thermal-coagulation-point (TCP) zone. CLASSYS states MP mode delivers energy 2.5 times faster than Normal mode — an operating-speed claim, not a promise of a particular patient result.
Sources: ULTRAFORMER MPT · CLASSYS officialULTRAFORMER MPT cartridges & modes · CLASSYS
How long does the effect last?
CLASSYS material cited on this page describes what happens at the point of treatment — thermal coagulation points followed by fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis, and tissue remodeling — without stating a figure for how long the resulting lift or tightening holds once that remodeling process runs its course. Collagen synthesis and remodeling are described as a process rather than an instant change, so what a person sees at any single follow-up visit depends on how far along that process is at that point, not a fixed calendar date. What is more likely to govern how long a result holds is the depth and mode selected for the treated area, how much energy was delivered, and individual tissue response — none of which a shot count or a package name states on its own. Ask the clinic what timeline it expects for the remodeling process in your case, how it assesses whether a result is holding, and whether it recommends a repeat session, and on what basis.
Sources: ULTRAFORMER MPT · CLASSYS officialULTRAFORMER MPT cartridges & modes · CLASSYS
What should you ask before booking a session?
Confirm the exact device and cartridge, the concern and anatomical area being assessed, the proposed focal depth and why, whether Normal, MP or a combination will be used, how shot count and energy are adjusted for your anatomy and sensitivity, expected temporary reactions and aftercare, and which medicines, prior procedures, implants or current skin problems to disclose.
How does a Shurink Universe session run, step by step?
A device-specific flow described by CLASSYS is: assess the treatment area and determine the plan, apply ultrasound gel, deliver focused ultrasound at the selected depth and mode, and provide individualized aftercare guidance. CLASSYS clinical material also emphasizes marking the treatment design and caution zones before energy delivery.
Sources: ULTRAFORMER MPT · CLASSYS official
Which short-lived reactions are documented?
CLASSYS-hosted clinical material reports or monitors mild erythema, swelling or edema, bruising, pain, and tingling. One ULTRAFORMER MPT white paper notes that mild erythema generally subsided within two days and that many patients resumed daily activities immediately, but individual recovery varies — this is not a no-downtime guarantee.
What do the documented cautions cover, and what don’t they?
Burns are identified as a primary procedural concern in CLASSYS clinical material. Rare unwanted deep-tissue volume loss or cheek hollowing is also discussed, especially when deep energy is used in thin tissue. Pregnancy or lactation, active infection or inflammatory skin disease, a history of keloidal or hypertrophic scarring, recent surgical or energy-based procedures, and implanted electronic devices were exclusion criteria in a CLASSYS-hosted periocular study — presented here as consultation disclosures and study-population limits, not a universal manufacturer contraindication list.
Sources: ULTRAFORMER MPT cartridges & modes · CLASSYSPeriocular HIFU efficacy study · CLASSYS-hosted
When should you contact the clinic after treatment?
CLASSYS does not publish a complete patient-facing emergency checklist on the product page. Suspected burns, or pain, swelling, or sensory change that persists or worsens, should be reported promptly to the treating clinic for clinical assessment.
Sources: CLASSYS editorial guidance
What separates MPT from ULTRAFORMER III and VOLNEWMER?
ULTRAFORMER MPT vs. ULTRAFORMER III: both use focused ultrasound; MPT adds Normal/MP switching, bidirectional scanning and Booster options. ULTRAFORMER MPT vs. VOLNEWMER: MPT is focused ultrasound at selected focal depths, while VOLNEWMER is a 6.78 MHz monopolar RF platform with continuous contact cooling — different energy platforms, not higher and lower versions of the same treatment. These CLASSYS sources do not support a neutral head-to-head superiority statement against Ultherapy, Thermage or other third-party systems.
Sources: ULTRAFORMER III · CLASSYS officialCLASSYS IR Book overview
MPT, ULTRAFORMER III, VOLNEWMER: what to confirm in a quote?
These are three different CLASSYS platforms, not tiers of one device. Compare the exact system, cartridge or applicator, treatment area and what a quoted session count includes before treating two quotes as equivalent.
| System | Energy platform | Cartridge / applicator options | Confirm before comparing quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRAFORMER MPT (Shurink Universe) | Focused ultrasound (HIFU), Normal or MP mode | 10 cartridges across face, body and Booster depths | Exact cartridge depths used, Normal vs MP mode, total shot count and what it covers |
| ULTRAFORMER III (Shurink) | Focused ultrasound (HIFU), earlier generation | Fewer cartridge/mode options than MPT | Whether the clinic means this earlier system rather than Universe/MPT, and its own cartridge lineup |
| VOLNEWMER | 6.78 MHz monopolar RF with contact cooling | RF applicator, not a HIFU cartridge | That this is a different energy platform, not a stronger or weaker version of HIFU |
This table is a consultation map for comparing quotes, not a ranking or an efficacy comparison against Ultherapy, Thermage or other third-party systems.
Medical care at Abijou
Care is provided by the medical team at the branch you select. These clinicians lead the three branches linked from this guide; confirm the doctor assigned to your visit with that branch.
Chief MD, Myeongdong
Cheol-su Yoon
I want to be thinking about how the patient feels right up to the last moment of the procedure.
Chief MD, Hongdae
Jae-wook Kim
I will give my best with the attentiveness to catch even the smallest change.
Listed branch medical team — not a medical-review byline for this article.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shurink Universe, and why is the same device called Ultraformer abroad?
Shurink Universe is the Korean market name for the CLASSYS system sold internationally as ULTRAFORMER MPT. CLASSYS presents it as a focused-ultrasound (HIFU) medical aesthetic device that delivers energy to selected focal depths for lifting, tightening and contour-focused treatment planning. Because the commercial name changes by market, ask the clinic to write down the device name and generation instead of accepting a menu line that says only “HIFU lifting.”
Is Shurink Universe the same as Shurink?
No — Shurink Universe refers to ULTRAFORMER MPT, while Shurink generally refers to the earlier ULTRAFORMER III. They share focused-ultrasound lineage but differ in modes, scanning, and cartridge options. CLASSYS company records list Korean MFDS approval of ULTRAFORMER III in August 2014 and a separate approval of SHURINK UNIVERSE (ULTRAFORMER MPT) in October 2021 — a seven-year regulatory gap, not a software update.
What do 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.5 mm mean?
They are nominal focal depths of the face cartridges, not a promise that one depth suits every area. CLASSYS lists face depths of 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.5 mm, body depths of 6.0, 9.0 and 13.0 mm, and Booster depths of 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mm; “Booster” here names a circular-pattern cartridge configuration, not an injectable skin booster. Tissue thickness and anatomy must be assessed, so ask which depth is planned for which area and why.
How does focused ultrasound work under the skin?
It concentrates ultrasound energy at a selected point beneath the skin, creating thermal coagulation points. CLASSYS describes what follows as protein denaturation, then fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis and tissue remodeling. These sources describe the process only; they do not state how much change an individual will see or when, so treat the expected course as a consultation question.
What is the difference between Normal and MP mode?
Normal mode delivers dot-pattern energy; MP mode heats the TCP zone more broadly. The TCP zone is the thermal-coagulation-point area the cartridge targets at the selected depth. CLASSYS states that MP mode delivers energy 2.5 times faster than Normal mode — an operating-speed specification, not a promise of a particular result. Mode selection should follow the assessed area and treatment goal, so ask which mode is planned and why.
How is Shurink Universe different from VOLNEWMER RF?
They are different energy platforms, not two tiers of one treatment. Shurink Universe (ULTRAFORMER MPT) is focused ultrasound delivered to selected focal depths; VOLNEWMER is a 6.78 MHz monopolar RF platform with continuous contact cooling. The CLASSYS material cited here explains what each platform does and does not support a superiority claim against Ultherapy, Thermage or any other third-party system, so ask which platform your assessed concern is being matched to.
Does Shurink Universe hurt?
Sensation varies by person, by focal depth and by the energy used, so settings are adjusted during the session. CLASSYS-hosted clinical material lists pain and tingling among the reactions reported or monitored, alongside mild erythema and swelling. Say so during treatment if one area is hard to tolerate, and ask beforehand how energy and shot count are adapted to sensitivity.
Is there downtime?
Mild redness and other short-lived reactions can occur, so plan for the possibility rather than assuming none. One ULTRAFORMER MPT white paper reports that many patients resumed daily activities immediately and that mild erythema generally subsided within two days, but individual recovery varies and this is not a no-downtime guarantee. If you are travelling, ask which reactions are expected, what aftercare to follow and how to reach the clinic after you leave Korea.
How soon can I have another session?
These CLASSYS sources do not publish a fixed repeat interval, so timing is decided by the treating doctor. What the material does say is that the treatment area and plan are assessed individually, which is also how repeat timing should be set rather than by a package schedule. Ask at consultation when a review visit is suggested and what would be reassessed then.
What risks are documented for this treatment?
Burns are identified as the primary procedural concern in CLASSYS clinical material. The same material discusses rare unwanted deep-tissue volume loss or cheek hollowing, particularly when deep energy is applied in thin tissue, and lists mild erythema, swelling, bruising, pain and tingling as short-lived reactions. Suspected burns, or pain, swelling or sensory change that persists or worsens, should be reported to the treating clinic promptly.
Who should discuss suitability carefully before treatment?
Raise anything that affects healing or tissue condition before booking. Everyone needs individual assessment, and some histories change the plan. Pregnancy or lactation, active infection or inflammatory disease, scar tendency, recent procedures, and implanted electronic devices were exclusion criteria in a CLASSYS-hosted periocular study — useful disclosure prompts and study-population limits, not a universal contraindication list. Current medicines and skin problems belong in the same disclosure.
Is Shurink Universe approved in Korea?
Yes — CLASSYS company records list Korean MFDS approval of SHURINK UNIVERSE (ULTRAFORMER MPT) in October 2021. That approval added a wrinkle-improvement indication, and ULTRAFORMER III holds a separate MFDS approval from August 2014. These records cover Korean approval only, so check your own national regulator’s listing rather than assuming the Korean menu name or its indications transfer to your country.
How many shots do I need?
There is no standard number — shot count is set for the area and anatomy assessed at consultation. CLASSYS says the treatment area and shot count should be assessed with individual factors such as facial asymmetry and sagging severity in mind, so a package shot count alone does not define the full plan. Two quotes only become comparable once you know the device and generation, the cartridge depths, whether Normal or MP mode is used, which areas are covered and what the count includes — ask for those in writing.
Can visitors from abroad have Shurink Universe in Korea?
Suitability is decided by individual clinical assessment, not by nationality or visitor status. The CLASSYS material describes the device and how a treatment plan is assessed; it sets no nationality condition, so the practical requirements are an assessment you can take part in, a language you can give informed consent in, and full disclosure of medicines, implants, prior procedures and current skin problems. If your stay is short, agree on aftercare and a contact route before you fly home.
How Abijou works
We started in Gangnam in 2006 and the network now runs 17 branches across Korea. The line we work to is skin transformation woven into everyday life — care you can keep up with, rather than one dramatic change.
- Across the 17 branches in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon and Busan: over 1,000 medical professionals and more than 350 certified medical devices
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