Shurink vs Ultherapy: is the cheaper HIFU good enough?
Both are focused ultrasound. Ultherapy delivers more energy per line with imaging, lasts about a year and costs KRW 1,090,000 for 300 shots; Shurink is gentler, costs KRW 59,000 for 300 shots, and is repeated every 3–6 months. Under 35 or first time: Shurink (or Shurink + Oligio KRW 399,000). Clear sagging or a once-a-year plan: Ultherapy.
| Shurink | Ultherapy Prime | |
|---|---|---|
| Device | Classys Shurink (Korea) | Merz Ultherapy Prime (USA) |
| Energy / imaging | Lower, no imaging | Higher, real-time imaging |
| Pain | Mild, no numbing | Strong, numbing cream |
| Lasts | 3–6 months | ~12 months |
| Price 300 shots | KRW 59,000 | KRW 1,090,000 |
| Price 600 shots | KRW 109,000 | KRW 1,890,000 |
Shurink
Shurink is a Korean-made HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) lifting device by Classys. It works on the same principle as Ultherapy at a fraction of the price, and is one of the most widely performed lifting treatments in Korea.
First-time lifting patients, people in their 20s–30s who want prevention or a subtle jawline improvement, and anyone who wants to try HIFU before committing to Ultherapy.
Ultherapy Prime
Ultherapy Prime is the FDA-cleared micro-focused ultrasound lifting device made by Merz. It is the original 'Ulthera' and the newest generation (Prime) of it. Mio Clinic uses the genuine Ultherapy Prime system with authentic transducers.
People in their 30s to 60s with sagging along the jawline, cheeks, under the chin, or drooping brows who want lifting without surgery and without visible downtime. It suits travelers who want a single-visit, long-lasting lifting treatment.
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Shurink vs Ultherapy: is the cheaper HIFU good enough?
Both are focused ultrasound. Ultherapy delivers more energy per line with imaging, lasts about a year and costs KRW 1,090,000 for 300 shots; Shurink is gentler, costs KRW 59,000 for 300 shots, and is repeated every 3–6 months. Under 35 or first time: Shurink (or Shurink + Oligio KRW 399,000). Clear sagging or a once-a-year plan: Ultherapy.