Sagging Cheeks and a Less Defined Jawline: Facial Lifting by Skin Layer
Learn what causes facial sagging, nasolabial folds, and a less defined jawline, and discover the differences between InMode and Shurink Universe for facial lifting in Gangnam.
Firm Up Sagging Skin and Boost Elasticity
GU Clinic Facial Lifting
Key Treatment Areas
- Skin Elasticity
- Facial Contour
- Degree of Sagging
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"Changes in Facial Contour
Do Not Occur in Just One Layer"
Sagging cheeks, deeper nasolabial folds, and a less defined jawline
are not caused by a loss of elasticity at the skin’s surface alone.
As collagen and elastin that support the skin decrease,
changes in the position of facial fat and deeper supporting tissues can make the face appear heavier.
When considering facial wrinkle lifting, it is necessary to assess not only where the wrinkles appear
but also the skin thickness, facial fat distribution, and the depth at which sagging begins.
Even when facial sagging looks similar, the appropriate energy level
and treatment areas may vary depending on its underlying cause.
Radiofrequency (RF) Lifting InMode
A treatment that uses radiofrequency energy and high-voltage electrical pulses.
Stimulates collagen production for a more defined contour while helping reduce unwanted fat.
"InMode FORMA for Elasticity
Loss Closer to the Skin’s Surface"
InMode FORMA delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the skin to create controlled thermal stimulation.
It may be used to address concerns closer to the skin’s surface
when reduced elasticity is accompanied by fine lines and rough skin texture.
When considering InMode lifting in Gangnam, the same energy setting
should not be applied uniformly across the entire face.
The energy level and treatment area should be adjusted for regions
with different skin thicknesses, such as the eyes, mouth, and cheeks.
If you have little facial fat or are concerned about hollow cheeks,
your current fat distribution and skin condition should also be assessed before treatment.
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Lifting
What Is Shurink Universe?
A HIFU lifting treatment
that stimulates collagen production and tightens lax tissue.
Delivers energy precisely, even to small and contoured areas.
"Shurink Universe for Deeper Sagging
Along the Jawline and Lower Face"
Shurink Universe is a lifting device that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to
create thermal coagulation points at targeted depths beneath the skin.
With a range of cartridges designed to deliver energy at different depths,
it may be used to address sagging cheeks, the lower face, and a less defined jawline.
Shurink Universe treatments in Gangnam, Seoul, may be considered when planning to
manage deeper tissue laxity while improving the appearance of the jawline and overall facial contour.
The timing and degree of visible change may vary depending on skin thickness,
the extent of sagging, and the energy settings used.
"Choose a Facial Lifting Treatment
Based on the Affected Skin Layer"
InMode and Shurink Universe have different characteristics.
InMode focuses on elasticity and texture closer to the skin’s surface,
while Shurink Universe targets deeper tissue laxity and facial contour concerns.
The two treatments do not always need to be performed together.
When superficial elasticity loss and deeper facial sagging occur at the same time,
the treatment areas and procedure sequence can be planned separately.
At GU Clinic Gangnam in Seoul, we assess skin thickness, facial fat distribution,
and the areas where nasolabial folds and jawline sagging begin
before adjusting the treatment range for InMode and Shurink Universe.
Instead of choosing a treatment based on the device name alone,
consider a personalized facial wrinkle lifting plan based on the specific layer where elasticity has decreased.
"GU Clinic Gangnam Information"
Designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare
as an Advanced Regenerative Medicine Institution
(Designation No. Regeneration-1-0036)
54 Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
W Tower, 3rd and 4th Floors
* Near Sinnonhyeon Station Exit 7 and Gangnam Station
* Main line: +82-2-6241-0096
* Weekdays: 10:30 AM–9:00 PM
* Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 10:30 AM–7:00 PM
(Closed on Lunar New Year’s Day and Chuseok)
*25 physicians
(Including specialists in plastic surgery,
dermatology, and family medicine)
Consultations available in
Korean · English · Simplified Chinese · Traditional Chinese · Japanese
* GU Clinic also operates an Ilsan location
Care is led by Dr. Ki-beom Park, Chief Medical Director.
B.S. in Biotechnology, College of Engineering, Yonsei University
M.D., Yonsei University College of Medicine
* Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, CHA University
* Co-founder of Gangnam Unni, a medical aesthetics information platform
* Founder and CEO of Healing Breeze, a medical service organization (MSO)
* Developer of GENABELLE, a K-derma cosmetics brand
* Developer of CELLORA of GU
