Guide · Body contouring
Does body contouring really work? What non-surgical treatments can and cannot change
Body contouring treatments can trim a pinchable area by centimetres, but they are not weight loss. Here is what the methods change, who they work for, and how to tell a real result from a sales pitch.
SkinRev Lab editorial · 5 November 2026
Quick answer
- Body contouring works for pinchable fat on an adult near a stable weight: a course reduces a treated area by centimetres over several weeks.
- It is not weight loss, it does not reach visceral fat, and it does not replace a doctor-led weight plan.
- Judge results by circumference and photos of the same area, not by the scale.
- At SkinRev Lab, CityLink Mall, SKINSHAPE is S$288 per 15 × 15 cm area per session before GST; a full tummy is usually two areas.
What the methods actually change
- Microwave and radiofrequency (SKINSHAPE): heat the fat layer and the skin above it, so fat clears over weeks and the skin firms.
- Fat freezing: cools fat cells so the body clears them; doctor-led at SkinRev Lab.
- Muscle stimulation (SKINSCULPT): builds muscle tone; it does not remove fat.
- Liposuction: removes a large volume in one operation, with surgical recovery.
Who it works for, and who it does not
- Works for: adults near a stable weight with pinchable pockets on the tummy, flanks, arms, back or thighs.
- Not the right start: firm visceral fat, a BMI that needs a weight plan first, pregnancy, or very loose skin after major weight loss.
- Realistic goal: a smoother, slimmer area, usually two to four centimetres, over a course.
How SKINSHAPE® fits
SKINSHAPE® non-surgical body contouring uses Miglou UHF microwave energy on the fat layer and the skin above it, with cooling, in a painless, needle-free session of about 30 minutes per area. It is a non-medical treatment performed by Aesthetic Therapists, and results vary. See how a course is planned in our guide to how many sessions you need, and compare it with CoolSculpting.
Common questions
Your questions,
answered
Do body contouring treatments really work?
Yes, for pinchable fat on an adult near a stable weight. Studies of non-invasive fat reduction report measurable fat-layer and circumference reductions over a course; the change is a few centimetres in a treated area, not weight loss.
What does body contouring not do?
It does not reach visceral fat, which is the firm fat you cannot pinch, and it does not replace diet, exercise or a doctor-led weight plan. Heavy loose skin after major weight loss may need surgery.
How is a real result measured?
By circumference and photos of the treated area under the same conditions, not by the scale. We map the areas first and measure the same points each time.
Which body contouring works best in Singapore?
It depends on what you are treating. Pinchable fat with mild laxity suits SKINSHAPE; stubborn pockets may suit doctor-led fat freezing or Onda Pro by Dr Sin Yong; large volumes suit liposuction by a surgeon.
How much does body contouring cost?
At SkinRev Lab, SKINSHAPE is S$288 per 15 × 15 cm area per session before GST, and a full tummy is usually two areas at S$576. Doctor-led options are priced at consultation.
Main guide
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