TL;DR:
If you’ve recently had a baby or gone through significant weight loss, you might have noticed that some areas of fat just won’t budge, no matter how strict your diet is or how often you exercise.
This happens because after pregnancy or weight fluctuations, fat enlarge or redistribute, causing your skin to lose elasticity. Hence, the sagging areas that are hard to tone.
Non-surgical body contouring can help target these stubborn areas without surgery, needles, or long recovery—but it isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.
Keep reading to see if it’s the right fit for you and what the process entails.
Non-surgical body contouring is designed to help refine your body’s shape without surgery or long recovery periods. Common areas suitable for body contouring include:
Treatments involve technologies such as fat-freezing, radiofrequency, ultrasound, and muscle stimulation to address stubborn fat, support skin firmness, and tone muscles.
Some examples include:
illumia ONDA Sculpt: Uses micro “Coolwaves” (microwave energy) to reach deep fat layers, permanently reduce fat cells, tighten skin, and smooth cellulite without damaging the surface.
illumia Prime BodySculpt: Applies low-frequency ultrasound waves to disrupt fat cell membranes, allowing fat to be naturally eliminated by the lymphatic system. It also helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.
These options let you pick a treatment (or a mix) that matches your goals—whether that’s fat reduction, muscle toning, skin tightening, or cellulite smoothing.
In the weeks following treatment, treated areas gradually appear more defined and contoured, making it a practical choice for people who want noticeable improvement without disrupting their daily routine.
At Illumia Therapeutics, our trained therapists will guide you through the available treatments for body contouring and help you understand what results you can realistically expect. Contact us today.
While non-surgical treatments are appealing for their low downtime, it’s useful to know how surgical body contouring compares.
Here are some of the common surgical options available in Singapore:
Liposuction: A procedure in which a qualified surgeon physically removes fat from specific areas of the body, such as the abdomen, thighs, arms, back, or flanks. It is typically performed under general anaesthesia or sedation, using a thin tube called a cannula that is inserted through small incisions to carefully remove fat
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty): This surgical procedure is designed to remove excess skin and fat from the abdominal area while also tightening the underlying muscles. The surgery involves carefully lifting and reshaping the abdominal tissues through a controlled incision, resulting in a flatter, more toned midsection.
Body Lift or Lipectomy: A body lift is recommended when there is significant sagging or loose skin, such as after major weight loss. In this procedure, excess skin is removed from the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and arms.
Cost: In Singapore, liposuction can cost SGD 15,000–25,000 for multiple areas.
Recovery: Expect downtime—surgery typically requires days to weeks off, and full healing can take significantly longer.
Regulation: In Singapore, liposuction is considered an invasive surgery and must be performed by properly trained surgical practitioners.
For those who choose surgical body contouring, non-surgical treatments can also be used afterwards to complement or maintain results, but the approach ultimately depends on your goals and preferences.
Non-surgical body contouring can help you reshape and refine your body without surgery, but it doesn’t stop there. Keeping your body contoured in your desired shape often involves a combination of treatments and healthy habits.
You may see better improvements when you combine different non-surgical treatments or plan sessions strategically:
Layering Treatments: Combining illumia ONDA Sculpt and illumia Prime BodySculpt across sessions can help target stubborn fat, improve skin firmness, and support muscle tone. Each technology works in a slightly different way, so layering them can produce more noticeable, balanced results.
Consistency: Multiple sessions spaced appropriately allow your body to respond naturally, gradually reducing fat and tightening skin for smooth and defined contours.
A healthy lifestyle helps you stay on top of your body goals.
Balanced Diet and Exercise: While treated fat cells are reduced, remaining cells can still expand. Maintaining a healthy diet and regular activity supports lasting contouring.
Hydration: Drinking enough water aids metabolism and helps maintain skin health.
Follow-Up Sessions: Periodic touch-ups may be recommended to fine-tune results or maintain the sculpted shape.
Healthy Habits: Sleep, stress management, and consistent routines all contribute to keeping your results visible over time.
If you want a low-risk, low-downtime way to shape and tone your body, Illumia Therapeutics’ non-surgical body contouring treatments may be worth exploring. However, you may still have some questions about treatment, and we’re happy to help.
We’ll guide you in determining which option or combination of treatments are right for you. With our years of experience and range of technologies, you can achieve visible, well-defined results with minimal disruption to your routine.
