Guide · Face lifting

How long does a non-surgical face lift last, and when do you see it?

A non-surgical face lift is gradual and needs upkeep, while surgery lasts years. Here is the realistic timeline for energy-based lifting, what shortens it, and how maintenance is planned.

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SkinRev Lab editorial · 5 November 2026

Quick answer

  • Non-surgical lifting builds over two to three months and is kept up with maintenance; surgery holds for years.
  • Some people notice a fresher look after a SKINLIFT session, and the firming grows over the following weeks.
  • Sun, smoking and big weight changes shorten the result; maintenance sessions keep it.
  • At SkinRev Lab, CityLink Mall, SKINLIFT Face is S$888 per session, excluding eyes and neck, and Double Chin S$488, before GST.

The timeline for energy-based lifting

  • Session day: about 30 minutes, painless, no needles; a fresher look is possible straight after.
  • Weeks 2 to 6: collagen starts to renew; jawline and jowls look firmer.
  • Months 2 to 3: the clearest result, which is why we assess the change at this point.
  • After that: maintenance sessions keep the lift, spaced at your assessment.

How SKINLIFT® fits

SKINLIFT® non-surgical face lifting treatment uses N Pulse-Ultrasound, with multi-sequential pulses to the deeper support layers. It is a non-medical treatment performed by Aesthetic Therapists at SkinRev Lab, and results vary. For deeper laxity, doctor-led HIFU or threads by Dr Sin Yong are priced at consultation.

Non-surgical or surgical: which lasts for you?

If your sagging is mild to moderate, a maintenance treatment with no downtime usually makes more sense than surgery. If it is heavy, surgery lasts longer and lifts more. Our guide to surgical vs non-surgical facelift and the face lift price guide compare the two routes by cost per year.

Common questions

Your questions,
answered

How long does a non-surgical face lift last?

The firming from energy-based lifting builds over two to three months as collagen renews and is then kept up with maintenance sessions. It does not stop ageing, so without upkeep the face gradually returns to its own pace of change.

How long will a surgical face lift last?

A surgical facelift commonly holds for several years, which is why it suits heavy sagging. It involves anaesthesia, incisions and weeks of recovery, and SkinRev Lab refers surgical cases to a plastic surgeon.

When will I see a result from SKINLIFT?

Some people notice a fresher, lifted look after a session. The firming then builds over the following weeks, with sessions planned at your assessment.

How often is maintenance needed?

Sessions are planned at your assessment, usually a few weeks apart at first, then spaced out. The total is set out before you book.

What makes the result fade faster?

Sun exposure, smoking, large weight changes and skipping maintenance all shorten the result, as does very loose skin that needed surgery in the first place.

Main guide

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