Body Contouring for Women · Singapore
Fat freeze, body contouring & skin tightening for women.
Tummy, muffin top, bra fat, upper arms and inner thighs, plus loose skin after pregnancy. Dr Mavis Pak plans fat freeze, Miglou and Alma PrimeX body contouring around your shape, without surgery or downtime.
The approach
Three ways to reshape your body
Most women who come to Dr Mavis Pak for body contouring are already close to their goal weight. What bothers them is the fat that stays put however well they eat and train: the lower tummy after children, the roll above the waistband, bra fat, the back of the arms and the inner thighs. Often there is some loose skin too, especially after pregnancy or weight loss.
There is no single machine that fixes all of this, so Dr Mavis works with three approaches and combines them to suit you:
- Fat freeze (cryolipolysis) for soft, pinchable pockets of fat
- Energy-based fat reduction with Miglou microwave and Alma PrimeX ultrasound, which shrink fat and tighten skin in the same session
- Body skin tightening for loose or crepey skin on the tummy, arms and thighs, including after pregnancy
All three are non-surgical, with no anaesthesia and no time off work. Dr Mavis has treated a large number of women with fat freeze and body contouring, and will tell you honestly which option, or which combination, makes sense for your body.
Fat freeze · Cryolipolysis
Fat freeze in Singapore — for stubborn, pinchable fat
Fat freeze, or cryolipolysis, is the technology behind CoolSculpting. A cooling applicator draws in a roll of fat and chills it to a temperature that damages fat cells but not the skin above. Over the following weeks your body clears the treated fat cells naturally, and the area becomes flatter and smoother.
It works best on soft fat you can pinch between your fingers. For many women that means:
- Lower and upper tummy, including the postpartum pouch
- Love handles and the muffin top above your jeans
- Bra fat and back rolls
- Upper arms, inner and outer thighs, and banana roll under the buttocks
- Double chin
Each session targets one area at a time. Many women see a visible change from around 4 weeks, with the full result at 2 to 3 months, and some areas benefit from a second session. Fat freeze reduces fat only; it does not tighten skin, which is why Dr Mavis often pairs it with a skin tightening treatment.
Safety, plainly: fat freeze is well established, and most people have only temporary redness, numbness or tenderness. A rare side effect called paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH), where treated fat enlarges instead of shrinking, has been reported. Dr Mavis explains this at consultation and will suggest a non-freezing option if fat freeze is not the right fit for you.
Energy-based option 1 — Hironic
Miglou — 2.45GHz microwave energy
Hironic · 2.45GHz Microwave Energy Platform
Miglou
Miglou delivers 2.45GHz microwave energy to selectively disrupt subcutaneous fat cells while tightening the overlying skin. The microwave frequency targets fat tissue specifically, leaving surrounding structures intact. Similar in principle to the ONDA Coolwave platform.
Because Miglou heats rather than freezes, it suits women who want fat reduction and firmer skin together, or who prefer a non-freezing option.
- Selective fat disruption via 2.45GHz microwave energy
- Simultaneous dermal and subdermal skin tightening
- Treats tummy, love handles, inner/outer thighs, upper arms and bra fat
- No anaesthesia, no incisions, no downtime
- Results visible from 4–8 weeks, optimal at 3 months
Energy-based option 2 — Alma Lasers
Alma PrimeX Ultrawave — focused ultrasound + RF
Alma Lasers · Multi-application Platform
Alma PrimeX Ultrawave
The Alma PrimeX combines high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) with radiofrequency (RF) energy. Focused ultrasound disrupts fat at precise subcutaneous depths, while RF simultaneously tightens the overlying skin — two mechanisms of action in one comfortable session.
Particularly effective where both localised fat and skin laxity coexist — a common combination that single-technology devices cannot fully address.
- High-intensity focused ultrasound for precise deep fat disruption
- RF energy for simultaneous skin tightening
- Abdomen, flanks, arms, thighs, submental (double chin)
- Comfortable, non-invasive, no downtime
- Frequently combined with Miglou for comprehensive results
Body skin tightening
Loose skin after pregnancy or weight loss
Pregnancy stretches the skin of the tummy, and losing weight, whether through diet, exercise or GLP-1 medication, can leave the arms, thighs and abdomen looking softer and crepey. Non-surgical body skin tightening heats the deeper layers of the skin to make collagen contract and to trigger new collagen over the following months.
Dr Mavis uses three platforms for body skin tightening in Singapore, chosen according to where the laxity is and how deep it sits:
- Alma PrimeX: radiofrequency to firm the skin over the tummy, arms and thighs
- Ultraformer MPT (Classys): focused ultrasound with body cartridges, which tightens deeper tissue on the tummy and arms
- Miglou: microwave energy that firms skin while reducing the fat underneath
Post-partum skin tightening is usually a course of 3 to 6 sessions, with skin looking firmer and smoother over 2 to 3 months. It suits mild to moderate looseness. If you have a large overhang of skin or a significant abdominal separation (diastasis recti), Dr Mavis will tell you honestly that a surgical opinion may serve you better.
Most women start once they have recovered from delivery and finished breastfeeding. Dr Mavis will advise on timing at your consultation.
Comparison
Fat freeze, Miglou or Alma PrimeX — which suits you?
| Feature | Fat freeze | Miglou | Alma PrimeX |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Controlled cooling (cryolipolysis) | 2.45GHz microwave heat | Focused ultrasound + RF |
| Best for | Soft, pinchable fat pockets | Fat with mild loose skin | Fat with loose skin, larger areas |
| Skin tightening | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sensation | Intense cold, then numb | Deep warmth | Warmth |
| Downtime | None; temporary numbness or tenderness | None | None |
| Results | From 4 weeks, full at 2–3 months | From 4–8 weeks, full at 3 months | From 4–8 weeks, full at 3 months |
| Things to know | Rare risk of PAH, discussed at consultation | Course of sessions needed | Course of sessions needed |
Who is it suitable for?
Is body contouring right for you?
Best for women near their target weight who have stubborn areas of fat or loose skin. It refines your shape rather than replacing weight loss.
A lower tummy pouch, muffin top or love handles that diet and exercise have not shifted
Mild to moderate skin laxity alongside localised fat
Post-pregnancy tummy fat and loose skin, once you have recovered and finished breastfeeding
Results without surgery, needles, or time off work
Bra fat, back rolls, upper arms or inner thighs that make clothes fit badly
Double chin reduction without surgery
Loose skin and leftover fat after weight loss, including after GLP-1 medication
What results to expect
Realistic outcomes
Results develop gradually over weeks to months as the body processes disrupted fat cells and new collagen forms. A course of sessions is required for meaningful results.
Important: Fat freeze and body contouring reshape specific areas; they are not weight loss treatments. Results are best maintained with a stable weight. Dr Mavis Pak will set honest expectations at your consultation.
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