Shurink downtime: what should I be careful about for a few days after treatment?

Shurink downtime is relatively short, so you can wash your face and apply makeup right after treatment and return to your daily routine immediately. However, the heated skin may have redness, warmth, mild swelling, and dryness for a few days, and the jawline, which is close to the bone, may stay sore when pressed. During this period, avoid heat and irritation and pay attention to moisturizing and sun protection.

Why Shurink downtime is short

Shurink Universe concentrates high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) on a single point inside the skin to deliver heat to the SMAS layer and dermis. The skin surface the ultrasound passes through is barely damaged, so no scabs or wounds form, which is why the visible recovery period is short.

Inside the skin, however, the process of the thermal coagulation points recovering continues for several weeks. Even though the visible downtime is short, the next treatment is not stacked on right away.

Reactions that appear during Shurink downtime

• Warmth, tingling, redness, and a burning sensation are most noticeable on the day of treatment and usually settle within about a day.
• Swelling, dryness, and itching may continue for a few days.
• Areas close to the bone, such as the jawline and cheekbones, may feel sore when pressed for a few days.
• Small bruises occasionally form.

At FACE FILTER Clinic Suwon, you can wash your face and apply makeup right after Shurink Universe, and we recommend washing with lukewarm water for 3 days to reduce skin irritation.

Shurink precautions

For about 7 days after treatment, avoid heavy drinking, saunas and jjimjilbang (Korean spas), hot baths, and strenuous exercise. Because dryness develops easily, apply moisturizer often and use sunscreen when you go out; taking antioxidants such as vitamin C is also recommended. Take a break from exfoliating products and peels until the redness settles.

If you have relatively little facial fat, your cheeks may look hollow, so please let us know during the pre-treatment consultation, and if you are pregnant or have a wound or inflammation in the treatment area, please tell us in advance. If redness and burning do not lessen after several days or blisters form, please contact the clinic.

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FAQ

Q. Can I apply makeup right after Shurink?

A. You can wash your face and apply makeup right after treatment. However, heated skin is sensitive, so wash with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser, and it is best to wait until the redness settles before using exfoliating products or heavy makeup.

Q. Can I exercise during Shurink downtime?

A. Light activity such as walking is fine, but it is best to avoid strenuous exercise that raises your body heat and makes you sweat a lot for about 7 days. Added heat can prolong redness and swelling, so increase the intensity of exercise gradually while watching how your skin reacts.

Q. Is it normal for my jaw to hurt after Shurink?

A. The jawline is close to the bone, so the areas reached by the ultrasound energy may feel sore for a few days or hurt when pressed, and this soreness usually eases within a few days. If the pain keeps getting worse or a feeling of dulled sensation lasts a long time, please contact the clinic.