Comparing Lifting Treatments: Shurink, Volnewmer and Signature

Have you looked into lifting treatments and found yourself confused about how the many types differ? With lifting, it is less about which treatment is better and more that the face it suits depends on what kind of energy is used on which skin layer. Dr. Park Se-hyuk of Saeron Korean Medicine Hospital compares three lifting treatments, Shurink, Volnewmer and Signature, by their energy type, target areas and features.

How lifting treatments are classified

The purpose and feel of a lifting treatment come down to three criteria: what energy it uses, which skin layer it mainly stimulates, and which areas it suits best. That is why it matters to choose according to the concerns and areas of your own face rather than the name of the treatment.

Lifting comparison at a glance

Shurink lifting (ultrasound)

Shurink Universe

Shurink uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) energy. The ultrasound energy reaches deep into the skin down to the SMAS layer (fascia layer) and stimulates the support structure that holds up the skin. Another feature is that it has tips that adjust the depth, so the tips can be changed during treatment depending on the target skin layer.

Ultrasound has strong tightening power, making it effective for people with a lot of fat or significant sagging. However, people with thin skin may develop hollow cheeks, so a thorough consultation with the medical team and careful design before treatment are essential.

When Shurink is mainly considered

• When sagging around the eyes, forehead and jaw is a concern
• When the whole face has lost firmness
• When the skin tends to be thick with a lot of fat

Volnewmer lifting (radiofrequency)

Volnewmer

Volnewmer is a lifting treatment that delivers heat to the skin with monopolar radiofrequency (RF) energy to help improve firmness. It gives broad, even heat stimulation across the entire dermis to promote collagen regeneration, and as a result firmness increases. It is mainly performed on the midface, and you can also expect the skin surface to look noticeably smoother.

When Volnewmer is mainly considered

• When loss of firmness and wrinkles in the midface, such as the cheeks and around the mouth, are a concern
• When you want your skin texture to look smoother
• When your face looks hollow
• When your skin tends to be thin
• When you are sensitive to pain

Signature micro lifting (microwave)

Signature lifting

Signature lifting is a treatment that uses microwave energy and works on the same principle as the well-known Onda lifting. The energy is delivered at a relatively consistent depth, affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue as a whole and improving both the balance and firmness of the entire face. A key feature is that it covers wide areas of the face at once.

Microwaves deliver heat down to the subcutaneous fat layer, helping reduce fat cells and improve contours, so it is effective not only for the face but also for body lifting. The handpiece has a built-in cooling system that not only eases pain but also prevents heat damage to the skin and helps the energy reach deeper.

Performing Signature lifting before or after the Vollink (Volnewmer and Shurink) treatment that Saeron Korean Medicine Hospital mainly offers can define the overall contour and promote collagen synthesis to further enhance the results. Another advantage is that it tends to be the least painful of the three lifting treatments.

When Signature lifting is mainly considered

• When you need to improve wrinkles around the eyes, forehead, jaw and cheeks and the overall contour
• When you need both improved skin firmness and fat reduction
• When you are sensitive to pain and want a less painful treatment

Choosing lifting by skin thickness

When choosing a lifting treatment, your skin condition is a more important criterion than the name of the device. The treatment is decided by combining several criteria, and a representative one is skin thickness.

• Thin skin: If your skin is sensitive, flushes easily and fine lines are your main concern, Volnewmer or Signature lifting, which raise firmness with gentle heat rather than deep, strong stimulation, is often the better fit.
• Thick skin: If your skin is firm but sagging is noticeable and your facial contour feels like it has collapsed, structure matters more than the surface, so Shurink, which stimulates the deep layers, may be a good fit.

Why combine Vollink and Signature?

Saeron Korean Medicine Hospital applies the three lifting treatments according to each person's skin condition, and among them we often perform the combination of Vollink (Volnewmer and Shurink) plus Signature lifting. This is because you can get the deep lifting effect of Shurink and the firmness recovery of Volnewmer at once. It can be an effective choice for people who want both lifting and improved firmness.

Lifting is not simply a treatment that pulls the skin. Facial structure, skin condition and the pattern of aging must be considered together, and even with the same treatment, how it feels and how satisfied you are can differ depending on which areas are treated, at what intensity and in what order. Rather than following trends or names, first sort out the changes your face needs and the areas you want to focus on, and then compare suitable approaches through a consultation.

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Author : Dr. Park Se-hyuk, Saeron Korean Medicine Hospital (Korean medicine doctor), Profile Last reviewed : 2026-10-14 This article provides general medical information. Individual diagnosis and treatment plans are decided through an in-person consultation at the hospital.