Guide · Face
Face slimming in Singapore: matching the treatment to what makes a face look wide
A face can look wide because of jaw muscle, fat under the chin, sagging jowls, cheek fat, fluid or old filler. Each has a different answer, so face slimming starts with finding which one you have.
In short
- Face slimming in Singapore works when the treatment matches the cause: masseter muscle, submental fat (double chin), sagging jowls, cheek fat, fluid retention or excess filler.
- At SkinRev Lab, Dr Sin Yong performs jaw slimming injections for muscle, Time Freeze Laser LCLR® for the double chin and lower face, and VF Lift for sagging; SKINLIFT® is an option without needles, performed by our therapists.
- Face liposuction in Singapore (neck, jowl or cheek liposuction) is surgery by a credentialed doctor; it removes fat but can leave hollows or irregularities and is not offered at SkinRev Lab.
- Bone structure cannot be slimmed by any device; balancing the chin or jawline is sometimes more useful than reducing volume.
By Dr Sin Yong · Updated 9 November 2026
Dr Sin Yong, Global Key Opinion Leader
MBBS (Singapore) · MRCS (Edinburgh) · MSc Practical Dermatology (Cardiff) · MSc Aesthetic Medicine (University of London) · 15+ years in clinical practice
This guide is prepared for SkinRev Lab. Dr Sin Yong sees patients at SkinRev Lab, CityLink Mall, and IN Eternity Clinic, and has been appointed a Global Key Opinion Leader by device makers including CLASSYS, DEKA and HIRONIC; he trains doctors at their academies in Europe, Asia and South America. General information only, not medical advice. Your own suitability is assessed at consultation.
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By cause
Face slimming by cause
| Cause | Signs | Option | Performed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masseter (jaw muscle) | Square lower face, firm when you clench, often with grinding | Jaw slimming injections | Dr Sin Yong |
| Double chin | Soft fullness under the chin | Time Freeze Laser LCLR®; SKINLIFT® | Dr Sin Yong; therapists |
| Jowls and a blurred jawline | Tissue that has dropped below the jaw | VF Lift; Time Freeze Laser LCLR® | Dr Sin Yong |
| Round cheeks | Fullness in the mid-face since youth | Often left alone; see moon face and cheek fat | Assessment first |
| Overfilled or migrated filler | Heavier face after fillers | Filler correction | Dr Sin Yong |
| Fluid and puffiness | Worse in the morning, after salt or alcohol | Lifestyle; a lymphatic facial helps briefly | — |
Face liposuction
Face liposuction in Singapore: what it involves
Face liposuction usually means liposuction of the neck and jowls, and occasionally the cheeks, through small entry points. It removes fat permanently but cannot tighten heavy skin, and in the face the margin for error is small: over-removal leaves hollows that look older with time, and the nerve that moves the corner of the mouth runs close to the jawline. It is done by credentialed doctors in approved facilities. SkinRev Lab does not perform it; compare chin liposuction vs non-surgical treatment and read buccal fat removal before considering cheek surgery. For double chin removal in Singapore by cause, see the separate guide.
Combining
Why face slimming plans often combine two steps
A wide jaw with a soft double chin, or jowls with mild fullness, are common in the same face. Treating only one can leave the other more visible. Dr Sin Yong looks at the whole lower face, then plans the order, usually starting with the change that matters most to you. See also V-shape face and how to lose face fat. What shapes a double chin removal price is explained separately.
Expectations
Timelines and expectations
- Jaw slimming injections: the muscle softens over weeks; the change builds over about two to three months.
- Time Freeze Laser LCLR® and VF Lift: tightening develops gradually after treatment.
- SKINLIFT®: sessions by area; often used for maintenance.
- Suitability, the number of sessions and pricing are decided at consultation; individual results vary.
Sources
References & sources
- Coetzee V, Perrett DI, Stephen ID. Facial adiposity: a cue to health? Perception. 2009;38(11):1700-1711
- Kaoutzanis C, et al. Cosmetic liposuction: preoperative risk factors, major complication rates, and safety of combined procedures. Aesthet Surg J. 2017;37(6):680-694
- Singh SM, et al. Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia secondary to cryolipolysis: an underreported entity? Lasers Surg Med. 2015;47(6):476-478
Common questions
Your questions,
answered
What is the most effective face slimming treatment in Singapore?
No single treatment suits every face. Jaw slimming injections suit a wide jaw from muscle, Time Freeze Laser LCLR® suits a soft double chin with mild laxity, and lifting suits jowls. The right one depends on the cause.
Does face slimming massage work?
Massage can move fluid and reduce puffiness for hours, but it does not reduce fat or muscle.
How much is face slimming in Singapore?
Doctor-led face slimming treatments at SkinRev Lab are priced at consultation, because the plan depends on the cause and the areas treated.
Is face liposuction safe?
It is surgery with risks including irregularities, hollowing, nerve injury and loose skin. It should be done by a credentialed doctor in an approved facility. SkinRev Lab does not perform it.
Jaw injections or fat reduction: which do I need?
If the lower face is firm when you clench, the muscle is the cause and jaw injections fit. If the fullness is soft and under the chin, fat reduction or tightening fits better. Many people have both.
How long do face slimming results last?
Jaw injections usually need repeating every few months at first. Fat reduction lasts if your weight is stable, while tightening fades slowly with ageing and may be maintained.
Can a round face be made V-shaped?
Sometimes partly, by reducing jaw muscle, treating a double chin or lifting jowls, and by balancing the chin. Bone width itself cannot be changed without surgery.