InMode and Shrink Universe: What Is the Difference?
To sum up the selection criteria between InMode and Shrink Universe in one sentence: if fat and sagging are both concerns, InMode may be suitable, and if improving sagging and maintaining elasticity are the main goals, Shrink Universe may be suitable. The two procedures use different energy methods, so they target different layers of skin tissue.
InMode is an FDA-cleared device that combines bipolar radiofrequency (RF) energy with vacuum suction. It delivers RF energy as far as the fascia (SMAS) layer to break down fat cells while stimulating collagen production. Shrink Universe uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), focusing energy on the dermis and the SMAS layer to create a lifting effect. Both are non-surgical with short downtime, but the layers they act on and their mechanisms differ.
Which Procedure Suits Which Concern?
First, InMode may be suitable when fat has accumulated under the chin and sagging is also a concern. This is because RF energy heats the fat layer to reduce fat and improves skin elasticity at the same time. It is mainly used on areas with clear fat distribution, such as a double chin.
Shrink Universe may be suitable when sagging itself, rather than fat, is the main concern. HIFU-type procedures become an option when the facial contour is drooping, nasolabial folds are deepening, or you want to improve neck lines. Another characteristic of Shrink Universe is that discomfort is relatively mild and a return to daily life is possible right after treatment.
It would not be accurate to say that either of the two is better. Even with the same sagging symptom, the suitable procedure differs depending on fat distribution, skin thickness and where the sagging is located.
Why Is It Hard to Decide on a Procedure Without a Diagnosis?
The selection criteria between InMode and Shrink Universe are hard to judge by eye alone. What looks like facial sagging is often a combination of causes, such as fat displacement, reduced skin elasticity and skeletal changes.
Before every procedure, Repic Clinic in Gangnam uses dual diagnostics with Meta View and Mark-Vu to measure skin thickness, sagging position and fat distribution in numbers. Based on this data, it decides which of InMode and Shrink Universe suits the current skin condition. Deciding on a procedure first without a diagnosis does not fit the practice principles of Repic Clinic in Gangnam.
For both procedures, it is hard to judge the effect from a single session, and the number of sessions is adjusted according to skin condition and goals. At Repic Clinic in Gangnam, the doctor handles the diagnosis and treatment decisions directly, and during the consultation you will be informed about treatment fees and combinations.
What Should You Know After Treatment?
- Both InMode and Shrink Universe are non-surgical procedures that generally have short downtime.
- Treatment effects may differ depending on your skin condition, age and lifestyle.
- Temporary redness, swelling and increased sensitivity may occur, and most ease within a few days.
- InMode is an FDA-cleared device, and Repic Clinic in Gangnam has equipment with a function that checks epidermal temperature 1,000 times per second.
- Prices by area and number of sessions are recommended to be confirmed through a consultation.
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※ This content is for general information only and does not replace a medical diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before any procedure. Results, downtime and side effects vary from person to person.