Urinary incontinence affects one in three women in Singapore at some point in their lives. Most suffer in silence. The good news: it is highly treatable — without surgery, without medication and without changing how you live.
Understanding Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence — the involuntary leakage of urine — is classified into several types, each with a distinct mechanism. Stress urinary incontinence is the most common in women: leakage occurs when abdominal pressure increases suddenly — during coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping or exercise. It is caused by weakness of the pelvic floor muscles and/or the urethral sphincter, and is directly addressable through pelvic floor rehabilitation.
Urge incontinence — the sudden, intense need to urinate that cannot be deferred — is caused by involuntary detrusor muscle contractions and is more common after menopause. Mixed incontinence combines elements of both. All three types can be significantly improved through the protocols available at SkinRev Lab.
Why Women Accept It When They Don't Have To
In Singapore, cultural norms around intimate health mean that many women who experience urinary incontinence do not seek treatment. Some assume it is a normal consequence of ageing or childbirth that simply must be tolerated. Others are unaware that effective non-surgical treatments exist. Many find the topic too embarrassing to raise with a doctor.
The clinical reality is that urinary incontinence is one of the most treatable conditions in women's health — particularly when addressed with the right technology before structural changes become entrenched. Waiting makes the condition progressively harder to treat.
How SKINGLIFT® Addresses Stress Urinary Incontinence
The pelvic floor EMS technology in SKINGLIFT® delivers precisely calibrated electrical stimulation to the pelvic floor musculature, inducing involuntary contractions that systematically rebuild muscle strength and endurance. The FDA-cleared technology has substantial clinical evidence for improving stress and mixed urinary incontinence.
Over a course of sessions — typically four to six — the pelvic floor's ability to resist sudden increases in abdominal pressure is progressively restored. Most patients experience meaningful reduction in leakage frequency and severity within the course of treatment, with continued improvement in the weeks following the final session as the muscle adaptations consolidate.
The Role of GLIFT in Urge Incontinence
For urge incontinence — particularly that associated with menopausal GSM — GLIFT provides a complementary intervention. By restoring the vaginal mucosa and improving the tissue environment around the urethra and bladder neck, GLIFT reduces the irritative symptoms that drive urinary urgency. Our clinical team typically incorporates GLIFT into protocols for patients presenting with both stress and urge components of incontinence, addressing the condition comprehensively.
Taking the First Step
A consultation at SkinRev Lab is the starting point. our clinical team and our clinical team will assess your specific presentation, identify the predominant type of incontinence and design a personalised treatment protocol. Most patients leave the consultation with a clear plan and a significantly more optimistic understanding of their outlook. Urinary incontinence is not something you have to live with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many patients notice a reduction in leakage frequency after the second or third SKINGLIFT® session. The full improvement is typically apparent two to four weeks after completing the recommended course, as the pelvic floor adaptations consolidate.
SKINGLIFT® EMS technology delivers a more intensive and consistent muscle stimulus than is achievable through voluntary exercise or physiotherapy alone. For many patients it delivers superior results, particularly those who have difficulty isolating the correct muscles during voluntary pelvic floor exercises. It can also be used in conjunction with physiotherapy for enhanced outcomes.
Results are long-lasting with appropriate maintenance sessions. The muscles rehabilitated through SKINGLIFT® retain their improved strength indefinitely, provided the maintenance programme is followed. Ongoing lifestyle factors — maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding heavy lifting and staying hydrated — also support long-term continence.
The SKINGLIFT® protocol in its current form is designed specifically for the female anatomy. If you have a male partner or family member seeking incontinence treatment, we recommend consulting a urologist.