Want to know where to go for botulinum toxin in Singapore? Curious about how dermal fillers and other minimally invasive injectables work? From botulinum toxin that relaxes facial muscles and smooths wrinkles, to dermal fillers that restore lost volume, plus collagen-boosting biostimulators, hydrating skin boosters and hyaluronic acid injections, there are more options than ever for facial rejuvenation without surgery. Here we look at a few anti-ageing options offered at aesthetic clinics in Singapore and help you understand what to expect.
3D facial sculpting at The Belle Clinic
Are you after that perfectly contoured, lifted and refreshed appearance? That’s what Dr Maybelle Tan aims to achieve at The Belle Clinic with her signature 3D Facial Sculpting Programme, which blends medical precision with a natural aesthetic.
Baby botulinum toxin in Singapore
According to Dr Maybelle, the trend has moved away from the frozen foreheads of the past toward microdoses delivered across more injection points for a softer, more natural-looking result. “At our aesthetic clinic, we’ve been using baby botulinum toxin in Singapore – also known as baby BTX – for years to help patients avoid the frozen forehead, while still allowing muscle animation for a smoother, fresher look,” says Dr Maybelle. It’s also a favourite for younger patients looking to slow early signs of ageing before they set in. And beyond wrinkles, baby botulinum toxin can help reduce pore size and inhibit oil production for a smoother complexion.
Ultrasound-guided fillers
Fillers remain a go-to for restoring lost volume and sculpting cheekbones. But Dr Maybelle tells us that the way they’re delivered has changed. She now uses high-resolution ultrasound guidance, which allows her to visualise blood vessels precisely. This significantly reduces the risk of accidental vascular injections, which have been one of the more serious concerns with filler treatments. It also allows Dr Maybelle to provide corrective care in the rare event of unsatisfactory filler results or complications from a previous provider. Ultrasound can visualise the precise depth and location of old legacy fillers, allowing for targeted dissolving.
What about skin boosters?
The skin booster category has evolved too. “Older polynucleotide (PN) treatments often required dozens of tiny surface injections, leaving visible bumps or papules for days. The newer Italian highly purified PN skin healers have changed that.” Dr Maybelle tells us that because of their advanced formulation, they can now be administered via a blunt-tipped cannula, replacing the old “honeycomb” of needle marks with just one or two entry points. There’s significantly less swelling and bruising, so it’s more comfortable for those with a low pain threshold. The cleaner formulation also means fewer irritants in the product itself, making it a particularly good option for sensitive skin.
#03-02 SBF Center, 160 Robinson Road
6444 8108 | thebelleclinic.com
Facial rejuvenation with injectables at Zest Clinic
“Injectables have really transformed aesthetic medicine, offering subtle yet noticeable results without the need for surgery or long recovery times,” says Dr Sankeerth Reddy, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Zest Clinic.
Here, aesthetic enhancement is about more than just looking good – it’s about feeling confident in your own skin. The clinic now offers three key categories of injectables: botulinum toxin, collagen-boosting injectables like salmon DNA skin boosters, and dermal fillers. This specialised range of injectable treatments work together to address common signs of ageing such as fine lines, wrinkles, eye bags, volume loss and skin laxity.
What makes these injectables stand out is their ability to deliver safe, effective results for facial rejuvenation with minimal downtime. “For our team of expert injectors, patient safety, comfort and satisfaction are paramount,” Dr Reddy explains. “Every consultation begins with a detailed facial analysis and a discussion about the client’s goals, so we can create a treatment plan that’s tailored just for them.”
With a focus on natural, ageless beauty, Zest Clinic also offers a wide range of medical-grade skin and cosmetic services to help clients feel beautiful and confident at any age.
#05-04/05 Parkway Parade Medical Centre, 80 Marine Parade Road
9176 9378 | 6995 0470 | zest.clinic
Understanding your injectables at Illuminate Medispa
Illuminate Medispa in Dempsey offers a range of dermal filler, skin booster and botulinum toxin options here in Singapore, with an approach that begins with making sure that patients understand the difference between all these injectables so that they can make informed decisions. The team explains that botulinum toxin works by relaxing the muscles behind expression lines such as forehead creases, frown lines and crow’s feet, giving you a smoother, more refreshed look without downtime. “It’s one of our popular lunchtime treatments,” they say.
Dermal fillers address something different: volume loss. If your face looks tired, hollow or less defined than it used to, fillers can restore structure to areas like the cheeks, jawline and lips. The result is subtle contouring, lifted features and immediate rejuvenation that still looks natural.
Then there are skin boosters, a favourite among those after that coveted glass-skin glow. Rather than changing the face’s shape or movement, they hydrate deeply from within, refining pores, smoothing fine lines and restoring a natural radiance to skin.
Whether you’re new to injectables or looking to refine your current routine, the key is expert guidance and a tailored plan. Illuminate Medispa’s doctors emphasise that the best results don’t come from choosing just one treatment, but from combining the right ones for your unique skin concerns. “Ageing happens at multiple levels – muscle, volume and skin quality,” their team explains. “A customised approach ensures harmony, balance and natural-looking results.”
13 Dempsey Road, #01-05
6472 2221 | 8221 5221
info@illuminatemedispa.sg | illuminatemedispa.sg
Tailored dermal fillers at Cutis Medical Laser Clinics
When it comes to restoring volume loss and improving youthful contours, dermal fillers can be an effective non-surgical option. At Cutis Medical Laser Clinics, a personalised approach with two filler types (used individually or in combination) addresses different skin needs.
Fillers restore volume, smooth lines and enhance facial definition while supporting overall skin quality. They’re ideal if you’re noticing early volume loss or more visible signs of ageing, helping to rejuvenate your appearance with natural-looking results.
- HA (hyaluronic acid) fillers are gel-based injectables that provide immediate volume restoration, hydration and smoothing of fine lines. They work well for lips, under-eyes and cheeks, as well as improving overall facial contour. They typically last six to 12 months.
- CaHA (calcium hydroxylapatite) fillers work as biostimulators, providing volume and lift while stimulating collagen and elastin production. They improve skin firmness and elasticity, delivering gradual, lasting results for areas like nasolabial folds, marionette lines and chin wrinkles. They typically last 12 to 18 months or more.
HA fillers deliver immediate volume and hydration, while CaHA stimulates collagen for longer-term structural improvement. When combined strategically, they enable treatment of different areas for subtle enhancement or more comprehensive volume restoration. Particularly with CaHA, collagen stimulation over time helps improve firmness and overall skin texture.
Ideal for subtle enhancements or a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation, HA and CaHA fillers offer a flexible, effective solution tailored to your unique needs. Reach out to the Cutis team for a personalised consultation to discover which is right for you.
#08-07 Scotts Medical Centre, Pacific Plaza, 9 Scotts Road
6801 4000 | WhatsApp 9780 2079 | cutislaserclinics.com
Glass skin from the inside out at Fundamental Aesthetic Medical Clinic
If your skin has been feeling dry, dull or a little flat lately, it might be down to a lack of hydration. One potential solution is the Glass Skin HA Microdroplet Injectable Treatment. It’s a clinically approved hyaluronic acid treatment offered at Fundamental Aesthetic Medical Clinic that works by “attracting and binding water in the skin” at the deep dermis level. Unlike fillers, it doesn’t try to add volume or change facial contours. “The primary goal is improving skin quality including hydration, texture and glow,” says Dr Sy Li Lin, the clinic’s co-founder.
The treatment works well on fine lines and dry, tired, rough or uneven skin, especially on the cheeks. It helps soften superficial crepiness, which appears when dehydration has made skin look aged or uneven. It also works to enhance elasticity and suppleness for overall firmer-feeling skin. The result is what Dr Sy describes as a “natural glow and healthy skin finish”.
What sets this apart is the microdroplet aliquot technique. Precise amounts of hyaluronic acid – just 0.025ml – are deposited at each injection point in the deep dermis. “Thanks to this technique, the results last longer so fewer sessions are needed,” says Dr Sy. Each session uses three syringes, with maintenance every six months and minimal downtime.
The clinic has performed a large volume of this treatment, and its doctors have been trained by a regional trainer for this injectable. “Always choose a trusted and experienced provider,” Dr Sy advises.
• #05-29 Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road | 8368 5739
• #01-56 The Midtown Residences, 1187 Upper Serangoon Road | 8057 5998
fundamentalaestheticclinic.com.sg | fundamentalmedical23@gmail.com
Botulinum toxin in Singapore for a youthful yet natural look at Zion Aesthetic Clinic
“There’s a reason people are particular about who they trust with botulinum toxin. In the wrong hands, the result is obvious – a frozen, expressionless face,” says Dr Ng Hong Yi, founder of Zion Aesthetic Clinic at Wisma Atria in Orchard.
The certified Singapore botulinum toxin trainer has over a decade of experience in aesthetic medicine and even trains other doctors in this very procedure. This level of expertise is evident in his work on patients, with faces that look refreshed and rested rather than overdone.
“The goal is never to eliminate movement,” says Dr Ng. “It’s to restore what time has taken, whether that’s a lifted brow, a defined jawline, or a smile that doesn’t show the gums. People should look like themselves, just younger.”
Beyond the familiar frown lines and crow’s feet, Dr Ng uses botulinum toxin for brow lifting, masseter slimming for a V-shaped contour, gummy smile correction, chin dimpling and more. Sessions take around 20 to 30 minutes, with full effects visible within one to two weeks and results lasting four to six months. “With regular maintenance, results last even longer as muscles learn to relax more efficiently,” says Dr Ng.
#13-04/05 Wisma Atria Office Tower, 435 Orchard Road
6235 7358 | zionaesthetics.com.sg
Rejuvenate with botulinum toxin and fillers at Edwin Lim Medical Aesthetic Clinic
Looking to soften wrinkles, enhance facial features, or restore lost volume, all without surgery? Edwin Lim Medical Aesthetic Clinic offers botulinum toxin and dermal fillers to refresh, rejuvenate and enhance natural beauty with minimal downtime. Dr Edwin explains that botulinum toxin isn’t just for wrinkles; it can also reshape and refine facial features. At the clinic, he uses it for the following:
- Forehead lines and frown lines – soften wrinkles for a younger appearance
- Crow’s feet – reduce fine lines around the eyes
- Jaw slimming – relax bulky jaw muscles for a slimmer, V-shaped face
- DAO botulinum toxin – lift downturned mouth corners
- Platysma botulinum toxin – improve the jawline and jowls
- Sweat control (hyperhidrosis) – reduce excessive sweating
- Calf and trapezius slimming – create a more contoured silhouette
Dermal fillers are another key treatment for restoring lost volume, says Dr Edwin. They help with enhancing definition and balancing facial proportions. The clinic offers hyaluronic acid fillers and collagen stimulators for:
- Cheeks and temples – restore volume and lift for a youthful look
- Lips – enhance shape, definition and volume
- Nasolabial folds – soften smile lines and folds around the mouth
- Jawline and chin – improve facial proportions and definition
The focus at Edwin Lim Medical Aesthetic Clinic is on achieving subtle, natural-looking results so you can look and feel your best. Reach out for a personalised assessment.
• #05-51 Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road
• #02-12/13 Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1
6904 2218 | WhatsApp 9637 2218 | edwinlimclinic.sg
Rebuilding skin with bio-stimulators at Avere Aesthetics
Unlike treatments that add volume or refine contours with immediate results, bio-stimulators work by triggering your skin’s own collagen and elastin production to bring back your natural glow. Results emerge over months rather than days.
“Elasticity loss, fine lines, loss of definition in the jawline and overall decreasing skin quality are some subtle signs of ageing that happen slowly over years. Bio-stimulators can help restore the foundational support your skin needs for that taut, naturally sculpted appearance,” says Cathrine Alexandra Tandberg, co-founder of Avere Aesthetics, a new aesthetic clinic and medispa on Club Street.
Cathrine brings more than two decades of experience in the aesthetics industry, having built a successful medispa in her native Norway before expanding her career across Europe and Asia. Dr Michael Tan, who leads Avere Aesthetics, has been Cathrine’s personal physician for years. “His understanding of the Scandinavian approach to beauty – prioritising longevity over quick fixes – aligns perfectly with our vision. Together, we believe in building your skin up from within, not masking it.”
These bio-stimulators also pair well with anti-wrinkle treatments or dermal fillers, creating a more comprehensive approach that addresses both structural volume and dynamic expression for refined, natural results.
Appointments are by arrangement only and each treatment plan is put together individually, based on a one-to-one consultation.
52A Club Street
8341 4778 | WhatsApp 9727 5971
avereaesthetics.com | bookings@avereaesthetics.com
Botulinum toxin in Singapore at SL Aesthetic Clinic
One of Singapore’s longest-running aesthetic clinics, SL Aesthetic Clinic has for over two decades helped many patients address a wide range of skin concerns through personalised, medically guided treatments. Founded by Dr Kelvin Chua in 2003, the practice now has 10 outlets across the island and a team of 13 doctors, building a reputation for delivering consistent results and high medical standards over the years.
Among the Singapore aesthetic clinic’s sought-after treatments is botulinum toxin, or what the team calls “the anti-wrinkle treatment”. While many associate it with softening forehead lines, crow’s feet and frown lines, at SL Aesthetic Clinic, doctors also use botulinum toxin to manage concerns like jaw slimming caused by masseter hypertrophy, bruxism, gummy smiles, excessive underarm or palm sweating, sebum regulation and even migraine management.
The clinic emphasises the importance of providing safe injectable procedures in the hands of skilled practitioners. Every treatment starts with a detailed consultation, where doctors assess your concerns, facial anatomy and goals before recommending a personalised plan based on clinically proven protocols. The procedure itself takes around 15 minutes. Microneedles, numbing cream and vibration devices are available to keep things as comfortable as possible.
Want a more comprehensive all-in-one treatment that also offers the benefits of botulinum toxin? You can opt for the Glass Skin Customised Skinbooster, one of the clinic’s proprietary treatments. It includes micro doses of botulinum toxin (baby botulinum toxin) and ingredients like hyaluronic acids and amino acids.
SL Aesthetic Clinic has 10 locations across Singapore, including Marine Parade, Bishan, Tampines and Orchard.
Call or WhatsApp 6235 3246 & 9850 7112 | contact@slclinic.com.sg | slclinic.com.sg
Lift and sculpt at David Loh Aesthetics
Having trained many of today’s injector-trainers himself and served as president of the Society of Aesthetic Medicine in Singapore until 2024, Dr David Loh focuses on lifting, sculpting and enhancing natural features when it comes to injectable treatments so that “already beautiful patients will look even more beautiful in our hands”.
At his Novena clinic in Singapore, botulinum toxin is used not only to treat glabellar frown lines, but also to lift the face and neck, reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, slim a squarer jawline and soften neck lines. Among Dr Loh’s signature techniques is the “botulinum toxin lift”, which targets muscles with a downward pull (such as the depressor anguli oris, orbicularis oculi and platysma along the jawline) to create a subtle lifting effect. It can also be combined with treatments such as laser, ultrasound or dermal fillers as part of a broader rejuvenation plan.
As for dermal fillers, you’ll find options here including hyaluronic acid fillers, biostimulators like calcium hydroxyapatite, fat grafting (which is re-injected into the face) and lip fillers. Specifically, Dr Loh uses what he calls the “DL lift” filler technique to predict the differential shrinkage in the various fat compartments of the face whether that’s the lips, chin, the nose, the forehead or the cheek area. He then directs the injection to selectively re-inflate them, leading to a lifting effect and more natural, balanced results.
#08-35 Novena Medical Center, 10 Sinaran Drive
6733 9114 | WhatsApp 8878 8045 | davidloh.sg
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