Guide · HIFU
HIFU price in Singapore, 2026 market ranges, and what actually drives the cost
HIFU prices in Singapore range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. Here is what clinics listed publicly in October 2026, why the numbers vary so much, and how to compare offers fairly.
Quick answer
- In October 2026, the Singapore clinic websites we checked listed medical HIFU from about S$300 for a small area and roughly S$1,200 to S$3,000 per session for a full face. Most did not say whether GST was included.
- Ultherapy, a premium focused-ultrasound brand with built-in imaging, was listed at roughly S$2,500 to S$4,500 for the lower or full face. Thermage, which is radiofrequency rather than ultrasound, ranged from about S$1,600 for the eyes to S$4,500 or more for the face.
- The price is driven by the device and its cartridges or transducers, the number of shots or lines, the areas treated, and whether a doctor assesses and treats you.
- At IN Eternity Clinic, HIFU is performed by Dr Sin Yong on the Ultraformer MPT and priced at consultation. SkinRev Lab's non-medical SKINLIFT® is S$888 for the face and S$488 for the double chin per session, before GST.
Market ranges
What HIFU and similar treatments cost in October 2026
These ranges come from public websites of Singapore medical aesthetic clinics and a clinic directory, checked in October 2026. Most pages showed 'from' prices, many were last updated in 2025 or 2026, and few said whether GST was included. Treat them as a guide to the market, not a quote.
A price is per session unless a page says otherwise. Packages, first-visit offers and consultation fees, which some clinics charge separately, can change the total.
| Treatment | Area | Listed price range (October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical HIFU | Small area, such as double chin or jawline | About S$300 to S$1,000 |
| Medical HIFU | Full face | About S$1,200 to S$3,000 |
| Medical HIFU | Face and neck | About S$1,500 to S$2,500, sometimes more |
| Ultherapy | Lower or full face | About S$2,500 to S$4,500 |
| Ultherapy | Face and neck | From about S$4,000 |
| Thermage (radiofrequency) | Eyes | From about S$1,600 |
| Thermage (radiofrequency) | Face | Mostly about S$2,600 to S$4,500; some listings higher |
| SKINLIFT® (non-medical, SkinRev Lab) | Face / double chin | S$888 / S$488 per session, before GST |
Price drivers
Why HIFU prices vary so much
- The device: branded systems with imaging, such as Ultherapy, sit at the top; cartridge-based HIFU such as Ultraformer is usually lower, and other systems can be lower again.
- Consumables: HIFU cartridges and Ultherapy transducers have a limited number of shots or lines before they must be replaced, and that cost is built into each treatment.
- Shots or lines: more severe laxity and larger areas need more, and more costs more.
- Areas: a double chin or jawline costs far less than full face and neck.
- Who performs it: a doctor's assessment and time are part of the price, along with any consultation fee.
- What is included: numbing cream, a review visit a few months later, and whether GST is in the headline figure.
Shots and lines
Why you cannot compare shot counts between brands
HIFU is usually sold by shots and Ultherapy by lines. Each is one pass of the handpiece delivering a row of heated points, but the energy per shot or line, the depth and the spacing differ between devices. A plan of 600 shots on one machine is not the same dose as 600 lines on another.
For Ultherapy, clinic pages in Singapore described roughly 500 lines for a full face with under-chin, 600 to 800 lines for a full face, and 800 or more for face and neck. Ask how many shots or lines will go to each area and at which depths, then compare plans for the same device, not across devices.
Compare
HIFU, Ultherapy and Thermage: what the money buys
| HIFU (e.g. Ultraformer MPT) | Ultherapy | Thermage FLX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Focused ultrasound | Micro-focused ultrasound with visualisation | Monopolar radiofrequency |
| Depths | Cartridges at 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.5 mm on the face; deeper for the body | 1.5, 3.0 and 4.5 mm | Broad heating of the dermis |
| Imaging while treating | Not described by the maker | Yes | No |
| Counted in | Shots | Lines | Pulses (REPs) per single-use tip |
| Usual course | One session, reviewed later; repeat as needed | One session, reviewed later | One session, reviewed later |
| Listed price, October 2026 | About S$1,200 to S$3,000 full face | About S$2,500 to S$4,500 lower or full face | About S$2,600 to S$4,500 face |
| In our network | Dr Sin Yong at IN Eternity Clinic, priced at consultation | Not offered | Not offered |
Non-medical option
SKINLIFT® at SkinRev Lab: a different service at a different price
SKINLIFT® is not medical HIFU and not a cheaper version of it. It is a 30-minute, needle-free session of multi-sequential pulsed ultrasound, done by an Aesthetic Specialist at SkinRev Lab, a non-invasive aesthetic centre at CityLink Mall, with no numbing. It is aimed at the jowls, jawline, nasolabial area and double chin.
It suits early softening of the jawline or jowls and keeping an existing result maintained, and is planned as a short course after an assessment. SKINLIFT® Face is S$888 and SKINLIFT® Double Chin is S$488 per session, before GST. Where the Aesthetic Specialist sees deeper laxity, we suggest a medical assessment instead.
Medical HIFU
HIFU at IN Eternity Clinic
At IN Eternity Clinic, 9 Scotts Road, #12-01 Pacific Plaza, beside Orchard MRT, HIFU is performed by Dr Sin Yong (MBBS Singapore, MRCS Edinburgh, MSc Practical Dermatology Cardiff) on the Ultraformer MPT. He looks at skin thickness, fat distribution and where the sagging sits before deciding the depths, the number of lines and whether HIFU alone makes sense.
The clinic gives the price at consultation, because it depends on the areas and the plan. SkinRev Lab does not quote medical prices. WhatsApp IN Eternity Clinic on +65 8815 3008, Monday to Saturday, 11am to 8pm, or ask SkinRev Lab to pass on your enquiry.
Before you pay
Questions to ask about any HIFU offer
- Which device is it, by brand and model? 'HIFU' alone does not tell you.
- Is the cartridge or transducer genuine and new enough to deliver its rated shots?
- How many shots or lines go to each area, and at which depths?
- Who assesses you and who performs it? Is it a doctor?
- Is the price per session or a package, and does it include GST, numbing and a review?
- Is anyone promising a fixed lift or a set duration? Results vary, and a responsible provider says so.
Evidence
What the research says you get for the money
A 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 studies with 477 participants found HIFU safe in the short term with a moderate effect on face and neck rejuvenation, while noting that long follow-up was rarely reported. A 2023 review of single micro-focused ultrasound treatments found measurable tightening, such as brow lifts of about 0.5 to 1.7 mm, with poorer results in more severe laxity.
Most of the change appears over two to three months as new collagen forms. In practice, a higher price buys a particular device, more lines and a doctor's time; it does not buy a certain outcome. The right candidate matters more than the price tag.
Doctor first
When price should not be the deciding factor
- A very thin face with little fat: over-treatment can deepen hollows, so depth planning matters.
- Mainly lost volume: HIFU tightens; it will not replace volume, so a biostimulator or filler may suit better.
- Heavy sagging with folds of excess skin: a surgical opinion is more honest advice.
- Pregnancy, active skin infection or inflamed acne in the area, implanted electronic devices, recent fillers or threads, keloid scarring or facial numbness: tell the doctor first.
Sources
References & sources
- Ayatollahi A, Gholami J, Saberi M, Hosseini H, Firooz A. Systematic review and meta-analysis of safety and efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for face and neck rejuvenation. Lasers Med Sci. 2020;35(5):1007-1024. PMID 32026164.
- Contini M, Hollander MHJ, Vissink A, et al. A systematic review of the efficacy of microfocused ultrasound for facial skin tightening. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20(2):1522. PMID 36674277.
- Amiri M, Ajasllari G, Llane A, et al. Microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) effectiveness and safety: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aesthet Surg J. 2025;45(3):NP86-NP94. PMID 39540440.
- Classys. Ultraformer MPT product page.
- Merz Aesthetics. Ultherapy: the gold standard (physician information page).
Common questions
Your questions,
answered
How much does HIFU cost in Singapore?
In October 2026, clinic websites listed medical HIFU from about S$300 for a small area and roughly S$1,200 to S$3,000 per session for a full face. Most did not say whether GST was included, so ask for the full price before booking.
Why is Ultherapy more expensive than other HIFU?
Ultherapy is a premium brand whose transducers show the tissue on screen while treating, and its consumables cost more. In October 2026 it was listed at about S$2,500 to S$4,500 for the lower or full face. A higher price does not by itself mean a better result.
Is cheap HIFU worth it?
It depends what you are buying. Ask for the device brand, the number of shots per area, whether the cartridge is genuine and who performs it. A very low price with none of that information is a reason to ask more questions.
How many HIFU sessions do I need?
Many people have one session and are reviewed after two to three months, then plan maintenance. The number depends on your laxity, skin thickness and goals, and should be set after an assessment.
Is Thermage a type of HIFU?
No. Thermage uses monopolar radiofrequency, not ultrasound. It heats a broad volume of dermis, while HIFU heats small points at set depths. In October 2026 Thermage was listed from about S$1,600 for the eyes to about S$4,500 for the face.
How much is HIFU at IN Eternity Clinic?
HIFU at IN Eternity Clinic is priced at consultation by the clinic, because it depends on the areas treated and the plan Dr Sin Yong recommends. WhatsApp +65 8815 3008 to enquire.
How much is SKINLIFT® at SkinRev Lab?
SKINLIFT® Face is S$888 and SKINLIFT® Double Chin is S$488 per 30-minute session, before GST. It is a non-medical pulsed-ultrasound treatment, not medical HIFU.
Do HIFU prices in Singapore include GST?
Often it is not stated. Most clinic pages we checked in October 2026 showed a 'from' price without saying whether GST was included, so ask for the total, including any consultation fee.