If your face is starting to sag, should you choose Shurink or Alltite?
Shurink delivers heat to the dermis and SMAS layer with focused ultrasound (HIFU), and Alltite does so with DLTD dielectric heating. Myongji Best Plastic Surgery Clinic in Myeongji-dong, Busan summarizes the differences, pain and recovery, recommended sessions, published prices, and study figures.
Quick answer
For mild to moderate sagging, where skin elasticity has dropped and the jawline has started to blur, both Shurink and Alltite can be considered; they differ in energy type and treatment experience. Shurink uses focused ultrasound to create thermal coagulation points at 1.5–4.5 mm depths chosen for each area, while Alltite delivers heat to the dermis and SMAS layer through radiofrequency dielectric heating and reduces surface irritation with dual cooling. If sagging is severe or fat and volume changes are the main cause, either treatment alone has limits, so other options are compared as well.
Why it matters now
Both are grouped as incision-free lifting, but they differ in anesthesia and pain, recovery time, recommended sessions, and how cost is counted. Focused ultrasound studies found that results declined as sagging and body mass index (BMI) increased, so the degree of sagging and fat thickness should be checked before choosing a device.
Which suits my sagging, Shurink or Alltite?
If you want different depths for areas such as the jawline, double chin, and eye area, compare Shurink first; if you want lifting with less pain and recovery burden, compare Alltite first. If sagging is severe or fat and volume changes are the main cause, either treatment alone may bring limited change.
| If this is your situation | Option to consider | Evidence and limits |
|---|---|---|
| You want jawline, double chin, and eye-area sagging treated at area-specific depths | Option to considerShurink Universe | Evidence and limits1.5–4.5 mm cartridges are matched to the skin layer of each area. Focused ultrasound studies reported moderate pain during treatment. |
| You want lifting with less pain and recovery burden and worry about hollow cheeks | Option to considerAlltite | Evidence and limitsThe clinic explains that it concentrates energy in the dermis and fascia layer to lower the risk of hollow cheeks. The related study covers 32 people after one session followed for 8 weeks. |
| Fine lines, pores, and skin texture bother you more than sagging | Option to considerWrinkle One | Evidence and limitsA skin care treatment combining radiofrequency, ultrasound, and focused ultrasound handpieces, set up differently from lifting-only treatment. |
| Sagging is severe, or fat and volume changes are the main cause | Option to considerCompare other options such as thread lifting or facelift surgery | Evidence and limitsA focused ultrasound review listed excessive skin laxity and a BMI over 30 as relative contraindications. |
How are Shurink and Alltite different?
Shurink Universe focuses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to a point to create thermal coagulation points, while Alltite uses radiofrequency DLTD dielectric heating to concentrate heat in the dermis and fascia rather than the fat layer. Both target the dermis and SMAS layer, but they differ in how depth is set and in treatment time.
Energy type
Shurink uses focused ultrasound; Alltite uses radiofrequency dielectric heating.
Depth control
Shurink selects 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, or 4.5 mm cartridges; Alltite uses D-type and E-type handpieces according to skin condition.
Treatment time
Shurink takes about 20–30 minutes and Alltite about 30–40 minutes.
Recommended sessions
Shurink is recommended as 3 sessions 3–4 weeks apart; Alltite as 3 sessions 2–4 weeks apart, then maintenance 1–2 times a year.
Which hurts less and recovers faster, Shurink or Alltite?
Both allow daily activities the same day. According to the clinic, Shurink is done without anesthesia or with numbing cream and redness and warmth usually ease within a few days, while Alltite is done without anesthesia and flushing, warmth, and swelling usually ease within a day.
In studies, focused ultrasound caused moderate pain, while one Alltite (DLTD) session scored 0.4 out of 10 for pain. However, these studies did not compare the two devices in the same people, and pain varies by area and intensity.
After Shurink
Temporary redness, warmth, bruising, and swelling may occur; avoid hot environments such as saunas and jjimjilbang for 3–5 days.
After Alltite
Temporary flushing, warmth, swelling, and dryness may occur; avoid vigorous massage and excessive heat for a period of time.
Care for both
Keep up moisturizing and sun protection after either treatment.
How many sessions are needed at Myongji Best Plastic Surgery Clinic, and how much do they cost?
Myongji Best Plastic Surgery Clinic recommends 3 Shurink Universe sessions 3–4 weeks apart and 3 Alltite sessions 2–4 weeks apart, followed by Alltite maintenance 1–2 times a year. For Shurink, shots are distributed considering fat thickness, sagging direction, skin layer depth, and facial nerve and blood vessel locations; for Alltite, handpieces are matched after checking skin condition and areas of concern.
The published non-covered fee list shows Shurink Universe 300 shots at KRW 129,000 (MTS add-on KRW 30,000) and Alltite at KRW 690,000 for 1 session and KRW 1,890,000 for 3 sessions (checked October 20, 2026). Because Shurink is priced by shots and Alltite by session, single prices are hard to compare directly, so the total cost is confirmed after the areas and number of sessions are set; non-covered fees may change.
What do the numbers show about Shurink and Alltite results and side effects?
Myongji Best Plastic Surgery Clinic has no published statistics on Shurink or Alltite results and adverse reactions, and no study directly comparing the two devices was found. In a focused ultrasound review, investigators observed improvement in 92% at day 90, and in a single-session Alltite (DLTD) study, wrinkle scores improved by 35.5% at week 8.
Myongji Best Plastic Surgery Clinic data
Shurink and Alltite result and adverse reaction statistics: no published data
Contini et al., 2023 (systematic review of 16 focused ultrasound studies)
At day 90 after one session, investigators observed tightening or wrinkle improvement in 92% (337 patients), lasting up to one year, but patient self-assessed improvement (81 patients) was mild. Treatment was moderately painful with temporary redness and swelling, and other adverse effects such as altered sensation, bruising, and jaw-area burns occurred in 2%.
Yi et al., 2026 (one Alltite session, 32 Asian women)
At week 8, the nasolabial and marionette wrinkle score (WSRS) improved from 3.1 to 2.0, or 35.5%; pain was 0.4 out of 10, and there were no serious adverse events. The study had no control group and only 8 weeks of follow-up.
Alhaddad et al., 2019 (split-face comparison, 20 people)
One side of the face was treated with focused ultrasound and the other with monopolar radiofrequency; over 6 months there was no statistical difference in laxity improvement, satisfaction, or adverse events. The devices differ from Shurink and Alltite.
What to keep in mind with these numbers
Devices, energy, number of sessions, and participants differ between studies, so the numbers cannot be compared directly or applied to an individual.
Which symptoms after Shurink or Alltite need prompt medical attention?
Redness, warmth, and swelling usually settle within a few days after Shurink and within a day after Alltite. Contact the clinic right away if pain or burning keeps getting worse, if skin changes suggesting a burn such as blisters appear, or if altered sensation persists.
Expected reactions
Redness, warmth, swelling, bruising, dryness
Rare adverse effects reported in the literature
Altered sensation, stinging, jaw-area burns, striations, contact dermatitis
Signs to call right away
Worsening pain or burning, blisters, persistent altered sensation
The suitable treatment, number of sessions, response, and results vary with the degree of sagging and skin and fat thickness, so they are decided with the medical team after an examination.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get Shurink and Alltite together
Myongji Best Plastic Surgery Clinic's treatment pages do not describe a protocol for combining the two. Whether to combine them and in what order is decided in consultation after checking the sagging areas and your skin's response to previous treatments, based on each treatment's recommended interval (Shurink 3–4 weeks, Alltite 2–4 weeks).
When do Shurink and Alltite results appear
According to the clinic, Shurink gives tightening right after treatment with elasticity recovering over 1–3 months, and Alltite can also be felt first as immediate tightening. Results are therefore evaluated separately right after treatment and several months later.
How long do Shurink and Alltite results last
In a focused ultrasound review, improvement after one session lasted up to one year with no data beyond that, and the Alltite study followed patients for only 8 weeks. The clinic therefore recommends 3 sessions of Shurink, and 3 sessions of Alltite followed by maintenance 1–2 times a year, setting the next plan based on how sagging changes.
About the clinic behind this article
Myongji Best Plastic Surgery Clinic is a board-certified plastic surgery clinic in Myeongji-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan. Dr. Hyungseok Noh, board-certified plastic surgeon and medical director, provides care.
- Address
- Units 302–305, Building 1, 3 Myeongji-gukje 2-ro 28beon-gil, Gangseo-gu, Busan
- Main Line
- 051-711-7991
- Clinic Hours
- Weekdays AM 10:00 ~ PM 07:30Saturday AM 10:00 ~ PM 03:00Sundays & Public Holidays Closed
- Treatment guide
- View the Shurink page
- Booking
- Naver Booking
REFERENCES
References
This article uses the clinic’s published information together with authoritative medical sources.
- Myongji Best Plastic Surgery ClinicShurink treatment guide
Supports: Shurink Universe principle, cartridge depths, treatment time and anesthesia, recommended sessions, recovery, and aftercare
It delivers ultrasound energy to the dermis and SMAS layer with HIFU high-intensity focused ultrasound. Three sessions 3–4 weeks apart are recommended, and each takes about 20–30 minutes.
- Myongji Best Plastic Surgery ClinicAlltite treatment guide
Supports: Alltite principle, D- and E-type handpieces, treatment time and anesthesia, recommended sessions and maintenance, recovery, and aftercare
Alltite is a lifting treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to deliver heat to the dermis and SMAS layer. Three sessions 2–4 weeks apart are recommended, followed by maintenance 1–2 times a year.
- Myongji Best Plastic Surgery ClinicWrinkle One treatment guide
Supports: Wrinkle One energy combination and treatment scope
A non-invasive energy-based skin treatment combining radiofrequency, ultrasound, and focused ultrasound.
- Myongji Best Plastic Surgery ClinicNon-covered fee information
Supports: Published prices for Shurink Universe and Alltite
Shurink Universe 300 shots KRW 129,000 (MTS add-on + KRW 30,000), Alltite 1 session KRW 690,000, Alltite 3 sessions KRW 1,890,000
- PubMedA Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Microfocused Ultrasound for Facial Skin Tightening
Contini M, Hollander MHJ, Vissink A, Schepers RH, Jansma J, Schortinghuis J. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20(2):1522. doi:10.3390/ijerph20021522. PMID: 36674277
Supports: Improvement rate, pain, adverse effects, and relative contraindications after one focused ultrasound session (systematic review of 16 studies)
The MFU treatment was moderately painful and caused transient erythema with or without oedema. Other adverse effects were rare (2%)
- PubMedNon-ablative dermis layer targeted dielectric heating for facial rhytid improvement in Asian skin
Yi K, Kwon O, Park Y, Natsue O, Karandish K, Ahn ES, Tsay TJ. JPRAS Open. 2026;49:284-295. doi:10.1016/j.jpra.2026.02.014. PMID: 42077659
Supports: Wrinkle improvement, pain, and adverse events in 32 people after one Alltite (DLTD) session
WSRS improved from 3.1 to 2.0 (35.5%), and Merz scores from 2.6 to 1.9 (26.9%) at week 8.
- PubMedA Randomized, Split-Face, Evaluator-Blind Clinical Trial Comparing Monopolar Radiofrequency Versus Microfocused Ultrasound With Visualization for Lifting and Tightening of the Face and Upper Neck
Alhaddad M, Wu DC, Bolton J, Wilson MJ, Jones IT, Boen M, Goldman MP. Dermatol Surg. 2019;45(1):131-139. doi:10.1097/DSS.0000000000001653. PMID: 30531187
Supports: Randomized study of 20 people comparing focused ultrasound and radiofrequency on opposite sides of the same face
There was no statistically significant difference in the FLR Scale between MRF-treated and MFU-V-treated sides.
Published 2026.10.20Last updated 2026.10.20