If you are looking to revitalize your face without surgery, then this guide to Shurink laser treatment in Korea is for you.
Korea, known for its great non-invasive anti-aging treatment, is leading in innovation for plastic surgery. Shurink laser treatment is one of its innovations in the field of anti-aging laser therapy.
If you are undecided or have already decided to get it, this guide will give you all the information about a Shurink laser treatment in Korea.
We will cover things like the benefits of Shurink laser, why is Shurink laser special, the cost of Shurink laser treatment in Korea, and what are some great clinics offering Shurink laser treatment in Korea.
This guide will have all the necessary information for a successful Shurink laser treatment in Korea.
Let’s dive right in by first going over what Shurink laser treatment even is:
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ToggleWhat Is Shurink Laser Treatment
Shurink laser treatment is an innovative non-invasive treatment from Korea. The aim of it is to revitalize and uplift your face with the help of a laser.
Shurink laser is a form of Ultherapy or HIFU treatment. It uses high-intensity focused ultrasound waves to penetrate the skin surface and regenerate collagen.
By penetrating deep into the skin, Shurink laser treatment should not damage the upper layers of your skin. This not only regenerates collagen but can also stimulate the production of it.
It can also improve the elasticity of the skin and fix sagging.
Shurink laser treatment is a great way of ”reversing” the effects of aging without any surgery and with minimized damage to your skin.
Shurink laser treatment goes well with all skin types. Plus, your doctor can personalize it based on your skin feel, pigment, etc.
Where Is Shurink Laser Treatment From
Shurink laser treatment originates from Korea. However, its primary uses were not for cosmetic purposes.
This treatment was first used in the medical field and was approved as a cosmetic device a few years ago. It’s a safe treatment, that is approved by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).
It’s similar to other HIFU treatments, but because Shurink penetrates deeper into the skin, it can fix issues stemming from deeper layers of the skin.
Besides Thermage and Ulthera, Shurink is one of the most popular anti-aging laser treatments in Korea.
What To Expect From Shurink Laser Treatment In Korea
The process of getting Shurink laser treatment in Korea is the same as for any other HIFU treatment everywhere.
It starts with a consultation, where you will discuss your wishes and expectations from it. You and your doctor will create a personalized treatment plan.
After the consultation, or before, you will get a date for your treatment. You will receive some pre-op instructions.
On the day of the procedure:
- The doctor will first clean your face, prepare it, and apply numbing cream if agreed upon
- A special ”ultrasound” gel will be placed on the area of your skin planned for treatment
- During the treatment, the doctor will use an ultrasound viewer to monitor and adjust the device
- After the treatment, you will get another cream that has an anti-inflammatory effect and should help with healing and protecting your skin
You may need more sessions to achieve desired results. However, you should discuss this in detail with your doctor because only he can give you the exact number
Some patients need only one and some more, it varies from person to person.
Aftercare
Even though you can go home immediately after the treatment and can return to daily activities, there are still precautions you should take.
First, we recommend you stay inside for the first day after the treatment. This is so your skin can do a bit of healing before you head outside.
Second, protect your skin from the sun at all times. Wear suncream whenever you go out in the sun.
You should also expect some light swelling and redness in the treated area. However, this should subside after a few days. If not, visit your doctor as soon as possible.
After the first day, you are pretty much free to explore Seoul. Do some sightseeing, visit shopping malls, traditional Korean markets, etc. You can find some great things to do here.
Results
If done correctly, you will notice the difference immediately after the procedure.
Shurink laser treatment is a great way to reduce wrinkles and sagging, improve skin elasticity, and revitalize your face. It can help ”reverse” the effects of aging.
However, it may take up to a few weeks to notice the final results. This is because the skin needs time to fully heal and start producing new collagen.
Most patients only need one treatment to see improvement. However, in rare cases, more treatments are needed to achieve the desired effect.
Results from Shurink laser treatment can last up to a few years, but it all depends on the skin type, skincare, skin protection, etc. There is no guarantee that results will last very long.
Shurink Laser Treatment Cost In Korea
On average, one Shurink laser treatment of 100 shots costs around 120,000 KRW (= 82$) in Korea.
The prices for this procedure vary mostly based on the number of shots you need. The more shots you get, the higher the cost.
One treatment is usually anywhere from 100 to 300 shots. However, this depends on the extent of treatment and your expectations.
Besides the number of shots, some other factors can influence the cost, such as:
- Clinic reputation: More reputable clinics or surgeons tend to charge more for the same treatment
- Extra procedures: Combining procedures can lead to getting a very nice discount on the final price
- Medication: Medication is rarely included in the price, but you can get a discount with a note from the clinic in certain pharmacies
- Consultation cost: Some clinics charge for a consultation, but this usually doesn’t exceed 68,000 KRW (= 50$)
Overall, Korea is very cheap for plastic surgery. This is also true if we compare the cost of Shurink laser treatment to the cost of similar procedures in other countires.
Why Are Prices In Korea So Low
Prices in Korea are so affordable mostly because of the high competition between clinics.
There are over 500 clinics in Seoul alone, so you can imagine how competitive it is. To attract customers, they offer very competitive and affordable prices.
Korean plastic surgery is also extremely advanced. Because of this, they can cut down on certain costs, thus offering lower prices.
Lower The Cost Even More
Even though Shurink laser treatments are one of the cheapest laser treatments in Korea, there are still some ways you can lower your final cost.
The good thing about the tips we will give you is, that you can use them for almost every procedure in Korea.
Combining Procedures
A great way to earn a nice discount on the final cost is by combining procedures.
This way, clinics save a ton of money on anesthesia, operating room fees, surgeons and staff costs, etc, so they will likely give you a nice discount.
You can combine Shurink laser treatment with these procedures to get more optimal results:
You should always discuss getting additional procedures with your selected surgeon before the treatment.
Modeling For Clinics
Clinics like to show off their before and after results on their social media and websites.
If you are a good candidate and are okay with having your before and after photos posted online, then doing this can save you a lot of money.
You can also try volunteering before treatment and asking if you can get any discounts.
Paying In Full
If you decide to pay for your procedure in full, you can get a discount of up to 10% on the final cost.
Clinics prefer if you pay in full and in advance over paying in monthly installments. You can even try asking for a discount and offer to pay in full before having the treatment.
Tax Refund
If you are a foreigner having plastic surgery in Korea, then you are eligible for a VAT refund when leaving.
Keep all of your invoices, because the only requirement it that you are not a Korean citizen.
Before leaving, keep an eye out for tax refund machines at airports, and train stations, … They are easy to spot.
Benefits Of Having Shurink Laser Treatment In Korea
Leading in innovations in plastic surgery, Korean doctors invented and perfected the Shurink laser treatment.
Korea is also known as the ”plastic surgery capital of the world”, having one of the highest numbers of plastic surgeries per capita.
Besides being the ”creator” of the Shurink laser treatment, there are still other reasons why Korea is the best for this type of treatment, such as:
- Cost-effectiveness
- Advanced equipment and techniques
- Skilled and experienced surgeons
Cost-Effectiveness
Korea is among the cheapest countries for plastic surgery. This is also true for treatments similar to Shurink laser treatment.
Plus, as a foreigner, you might find great promotions. Clinics offer a ton of deals to attract as many foreign patients as they can.
Some other reasons why prices in Korea are among the lowest are:
- High competition between clinics
- Cutting down on labor and surgery costs
- Government support
On top of that, there are a ton of ways to get nice discounts for plastic surgery in Korea.
Advanced Equipment And Techniques
Koreans invest a ton of money into plastic surgery. That is why they only have the latest and most modern equipment available.
And, with modern equipment, they can use advanced techniques to minimize scarring and provide better results.
For reference, in 2020, the plastic surgery industry in Korea was worth over $10 billion. With how much they invest, it’s no wonder Korean plastic surgery is at the top.
As for Shurink laser treatment, Korean clinics use only the latest available equipment, that is MFDS (”Korean FDA”) approved.
Skilled And Experienced Surgeons
Lastly, Korean surgeons are one of the most skilled and experienced in the world.
And, because Shurink laser treatment comes from Korea, they perfected the techniques and are at the top of the world in performing these treatments.
As for their experience, they perform over 1,000,000 surgeries every year, and a lot are treatments like Shurink laser.
They attend a ton of seminars, courses, etc. to stay on top.
Besides all that, they are also specialized. You will rarely find a surgeon, who is not specialized in certain procedures.
Top Clinics For Shurink Laser Treatment In Korea
Lastly, we want to discuss the importance of finding a good clinic for Shurink laser treatment.
This is a significant decision and because there are over 500 clinics in Seoul, it can be stressful. That is why it’s important to take your time and make an informed choice.
To help you with that, we will give you a few pointers on how to find a good clinic. These are the two main things we focus on:
- Specialization and equipment
- Customer review
Not all clinics offer Shurink laser treatment. That is why it’s even more important to not pick at random among those that do.
If you have any questions about how we find clinics or about any specific clinic, feel free to contact us.
Customer Reviews
The first thing we recommend you focus on is customer reviews. These are very important because they give you a lot of insight into how clinics work.
There are a ton of reviews across many sites, so it’s important to know which to focus on. For Shurink laser treatment, reviews about laser treatments in general are the ones to look for.
Simply put, clinics that excel in laser treatments and offer Shurink excel in Shurin laser treatment too.
Now, what you should look for in reviews is as much information as possible. Here are a few good focus points:
- Satisfaction/dissatisfaction with results
- How surgeons and other staff treat patients
- The ”vibe” of the clinic
- Attention to detail and patient needs
- Some information about how the treatment went
Here is an example of a review about laser treatments at Theme Dermatology Korea, a good clinic for Shurink:
This is an example of an okay review. It gives some information but it is not as detailed. This is exactly why we recommend looking at more different reviews.
We typically look at reviews on sites like Google Reviews, Reddit, PurseForum, WhatClinic, … We recommend you do the same.
Lastly, keep an eye out for fake reviews. Clinics are unfortunately using them to attract more customers.
Specialization And Equipment
Another important thing to focus on is the specialization of the clinic and the equipment they have. This is mostly important so that you can be assured that you will get proper treatment and care at the clinic.
For Shurink laser treatment, clinics specializing in laser treatments or dermatology are your best options.
If you can’t tell what they specialize in, a good way to figure that out is to look at reviews, track record, their doctors, and the procedures they offer.
For example, Theme Dermatology Korea is a skin-care clinic, that also specializes in laser treatments.
As for equipment, check what the clinics are using. It should be the latest available medical equipment. This way, you will get the safest treatment possible.
Specialized clinics with the best equipment are your safest and best choices for Shurink laser treatment.
Conclusion
To sum it all up, Korea is the best place for Shurink laser treatment.
They invented the treatment and perfected it to the last detail. Plus, because it’s so popular, they can offer it at very low and competitive prices compared to other similar treatments outside Korea.
You will get the best possible treatment in Korea since their surgeons and doctors are among the best in the world.
And lastly, only by picking the right clinic, you can guarantee that you will have a safe Shurink laser treatment that will give you the best-looking results.
Don’t rush the decision about the clinic. It can mean the difference between good and bad results.
We hope you found all the information you were looking for in this guide. If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@seoul.clinic. We will do our best to help you as soon as possible.
FAQ
How much does Shurink cost?
On average, one Shurink laser treatment of 100 shots costs around 120,000 KRW (= 82$) in Korea.
The prices for this procedure vary mostly based on the number of shots you need. The more shots you get, the higher the cost.
One treatment is usually anywhere from 100 to 300 shots. However, this depends on the extent of treatment and your expectations.
How long does Shurink laser last?
Results from Shurink laser treatment can last up to a few years. However, it all depends on the skin type, skincare, skin protection, etc. There is no guarantee that results will last very long.
Take care of your skin, and protect it from the sun, and you can prolong your results. You can also get additional treatments after the results wear off.