ClinicPick
ClinicPick · Official source research

Does Shurink (HIFU) hurt? | Numbing and anesthesia stated by Seoul clinics

How official Seoul branch websites describe pain during Shurink (HIFU) and the numbing or anesthesia used (numbing cream, how long it is applied, sedation), with sources and check dates.

Direct answer

The official pages of 10 Seoul branches differ: most say numbing cream is used, or applied when needed or for more sensitive patients (one page says about 15 minutes), and one page says no separate anesthetic is used; some pages say the feeling varies by person, a slight tingling may be felt near bone, and heat reaching the fascia layer can feel tingling or hot (checked 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08). Each branch's statement is listed below; pain varies by person and area, so confirm the numbing method with the branch at consultation.

What each clinic's official page says

Reviewed English rendering of each branch's official Korean text; follow the link for the original wording.

Frequently asked questions

What does Shurink feel like?

The official pages say it varies by person; a slight tingling may be felt near bone, and a hot sensation is possible.

How is numbing cream used for Shurink?

One official page says that after face washing and marking the area, numbing cream is applied as needed for about 15 minutes, adjusted for pain sensitivity; whether numbing is needed is decided when the treatment is explained.

Data limitations
  • These are statements on each branch's official page checked 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-08, not medical advice; pain varies by person and area.
  • The English text is a reviewed rendering: it keeps the numbing method, application time and what may be felt, and leaves out claims of no pain, comparisons and reassurance; follow each source link for the original.
  • Only the 10 Seoul branches whose official website and medical-institution registry identity match and whose statement was reviewed are listed; branches whose statement mixes in other treatments are left out.
Official sources
10