Whatever we’re going through, it usually shows up on our faces. Stressful days, long nights, and packed schedules—combined with age and environmental stressors—can leave skin looking tired, puffy and less defined. Over time, gravity begins to soften facial contours and dull that once-effortless glow. It’s no surprise that more people are looking for ways to keep their complexion lifted, sculpted, and well-rested in today’s fast-paced world.
Even celebrities seem to turn back the clock overnight, appearing on the red carpet looking ten years younger than they did just weeks earlier—whether with the help of a skilled surgeon or something less obvious. Fortunately for us, there are a few ways to achieve a lifted, sculpted look without breaking the bank. Below, these are our five favourite ways to get snatched.
Firming Skincare
For those who prefer a simpler routine, the right skincare can quietly do a lot of heavy lifting. Modern firming formulas are designed to stimulate collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and improve elasticity over time—making them an easy addition to any daily regimen. Look for ingredients known to support structure and resilience: Peptides help stimulate collagen and elastin production; retinol encourages cell turnover and improves skin firmness over time; vitamin C protects against environmental stress while supporting collagen synthesis; and hyaluronic acid helps plump the skin by drawing in moisture. Meanwhile, newer ingredients like Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN), growth factors, and bio-ferments are increasingly used in high-performance formulas to support skin repair and regeneration.
Sculpt Score: 2.5/5
Face Yoga & Gua Sha
For a quick reset, the most accessible sculpting tools are quite literally at your fingertips. Facial massage techniques—whether through face yoga or gua sha—can be done anytime to stimulate circulation, encourage lymphatic drainage, and relax tension that builds up across the face. Start by stimulating the lymphatic drainage points, gently massaging along the sides of the neck just below the ears, the collarbone area, and under the arms in circular motions. Apply a face cream or light oil to allow smooth glide. Then use your fingertips or a gua sha tool to glide across the skin using light to medium pressure. Work upwards along the neck before sweeping outwards from the jawline towards the cheekbones, temples and forehead. Repeating each movement three to five times helps reduce puffiness, define contours and restore a refreshed, well-rested look.
Sculpt Score: 3/5
Ultraformer MPT Booster
To achieve a more visible, immediate effect, we can’t go without mentioning HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound). And right now, it’s all about the Ultraformer MPT Booster. Powered with a Micro Pulsed Technology and delivered using an enhanced handpiece, this advanced treatment brings precise and focused ultrasound energy to the deep layers of the skin and heats them to stimulate new collagen production while tightening existing fibres. The results are lifted, sculpted facial contours and tightened skin on the face, neck, and even body. With the addition of serums such as hyaluronic acid and peptides, the complexion is left glowing and deeply hydrated instantly.
Sculpt Score: 4.5/5
EMFACE
Another groundbreaking treatment is EMFACE. Using technology similar to EMSCULPT and EMSCULPT NEO, EMFACE targets both skin and muscle by combining synchronised radiofrequency—which heats the dermis to stimulate collagen and elastin—with HIFES technology (High Intensity Facial Electrical Stimulation) that contracts and strengthens facial muscles. The dual action helps tone, lift and smoothens the face. The best part? It’s done in 20-minute sessions. If you’re looking to target the eyes and double chin, EMFACE Eyes and EMFACE Submentum harnesses the same technology for brighter, youthful eyes, and a contoured jawline.
Sculpt Score: 4.8/5
Ultherapy Prime
A recent fan favourite is Ultherapy Prime, the only US FDA-cleared non-invasive skin-lifting and tightening procedure using Micro-Focused Ultrasound with Real-Time Visualisation (MFU-V). What sets this 30 to 90-minute treatment apart is its DeepSEE imaging technology, which helps to identify the skin’s deeper layers to create a precise, targeted treatment based on one’s anatomy. Delivering localised heating at 60- to 70°C at precise depths of up to 4.5mm, it targets both the dermis and foundational tissues to stimulate natural collagen production over time. The results? A lifted, firmer, tighter complexion, and a preventative ageing option without downtime.
Sculpt Score: 4.8/5
Ultimately, facial lifting today is less about dramatic change and more about thoughtful longevity—treatments that help us age in our favour. The goal remains the same: To look and feel our very best.
Ultraformer MPT Booster, Ultherapy Prime, and EMFACE are available at Mendis Aesthetics, 333A Orchard Road, #04-17 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897 (tel: 6235 1728). For more information, visit their website.