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Medical Facial · Hydrafacial · LDM · Deep Synergy Booster · Acne Facial · Orchard Road

Facial Treatment Singapore — Medical Facials

Chosen for your skin, not from a spa menu.

A facial chosen after the skin has been diagnosed, not before. Medical Director Dr Sin Yong matches each option to congestion, reactivity, dehydration or thinning skin at Pacific Plaza, Orchard Road.

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5 options
On the menu
Diagnosis
Before the facial
Acne-aware
Extraction planned
Doctor-led
Choice and settings
Assessed and treated by Dr Sin Yong, Medical Director · MBBS (NUS) · MRCS (Edinburgh) · MSc Aesthetic Medicine (London) · MSc Practical Dermatology (Cardiff) · Designated DEKA Centre of Excellence

A medical facial is a skin treatment chosen and overseen by a doctor after the skin has been assessed. At IN Eternity Clinic the menu covers Hydrafacial for congestion, the Triple Hydrating LDM Hydrofacial for reactive skin, the LDM ultrasound facial, the needle-free Deep Synergy Booster, and Rejuran, which is injected rather than applied.

Key facts
  • What makes it medical: the skin is diagnosed first — acne, rosacea, dermatitis, melasma or simple dehydration — and the facial is chosen to fit it, or deferred.
  • Hydrafacial: vortex cleansing, mild acid exfoliation, suction extraction and serum infusion; suits congested, oily and dull skin.
  • Triple Hydrating LDM Hydrofacial: gentle decongestion, non-thermal dual-frequency ultrasound and layered hydration for skin that flushes and feels dry.
  • LDM and Deep Synergy Booster: ultrasound-based options for hydration and barrier support; the Deep Synergy Booster carries a CLASSYS ampoule into the skin by ultrasound delivery, with no needles.
  • Rejuran: polynucleotide placed into the skin with fine injections; strictly an injectable treatment, chosen for thin, tired or post-acne skin.
  • Where: IN Eternity Clinic, 9 Scotts Road, #12-01 Pacific Plaza, Singapore.
Reviewed by Dr Sin Yong, Medical Director, IN Eternity Clinic · Last updated
The difference

Medical facial or salon facial: what actually changes?

The steps can look similar — cleansing, extraction, serums — but the decision behind them is different. At a medical clinic the first question is what is wrong with the skin. Redness may be rosacea or dermatitis; bumps may be acne, fungal folliculitis or milia; dullness may be dehydration or early pigment. Each changes what a facial should do, and some mean a facial should wait.

A doctor-led facial can also sit inside a wider plan: alongside prescription acne treatment, before or after laser, or as maintenance between injectable sessions. For a fuller comparison, read clinic vs beauty salon and gold facial vs medical facial.

Man in a white robe seated on a treatment bed after a medical facial
Illustrative image. Not a patient of IN Eternity Clinic.
The menu

Which medical facial suits which skin?

Congested, oily or dull skin: Hydrafacial combines vortex cleansing, a mild glycolic and salicylic acid step, suction extraction and serum infusion in one session.

Skin that flushes, stings and feels tight: the Triple Hydrating LDM Hydrofacial avoids heat and abrasion, using non-thermal ultrasound and hydration layered onto an undisturbed barrier.

Dehydrated or post-procedure skin: the LDM ultrasound facial uses dual-frequency ultrasound, followed by serum application while the skin is receptive.

Wanting a skin booster without needles: the Deep Synergy Booster is a CLASSYS ampoule delivered with ultrasound. It works on the surface and upper dermis; it is not the same as an injected booster.

Thin, tired or post-acne skin: Rejuran places polynucleotide into the dermis with fine injections. It is often called a facial but is an injectable treatment, with numbing and small bumps for a day or so.

“A facial that suits congested skin can inflame reactive skin. The diagnosis decides the facial, not the menu.”
— Dr Sin Yong, Medical Director, IN Eternity Clinic
Acne facial

Can a facial help acne-prone skin?

A facial can clear blackheads and whiteheads and calm oil, but it does not treat the causes of acne on its own. At IN Eternity Clinic, comedones are extracted with care, inflamed nodules and cysts are left alone (squeezing them pushes inflammation deeper), and the facial is paired with medical treatment of the acne itself. Uniform, itchy bumps on the forehead or chest may be fungal folliculitis rather than acne, which changes the plan. See acne treatment and blackhead removal.

Serum bottles and a folded face towel on a marble tray
Illustrative image. Not a patient of IN Eternity Clinic.
Comfort

Does it hurt? Comfort and numbing

Hydrafacial feels like cool suction and a mild tingle during the acid step; extraction can feel briefly pinchy over the nose. The LDM facials and the Deep Synergy Booster feel like gentle warmth or vibration at most, and need no numbing. Rejuran is different: numbing cream is applied for 20 to 30 minutes before the injections, which most people describe as small, quick pricks.

Timeline

What to expect: day by day

Day 0: skin assessment, the facial, and sunscreen before you leave. Make-up can usually go on after the non-injectable facials the same day; after Rejuran, small bumps and redness are expected.

Days 1–3: skin often looks clearer and feels more hydrated. Any extraction marks or Rejuran bumps usually settle. Avoid scrubs, retinoids and strong acids for a day or two.

Week 1: occasional small breakouts can appear after extraction as pores clear; these settle.

Weeks 2–4: hydration and texture benefits build with a course rather than a single visit; Rejuran’s effect on skin quality develops over weeks.

Review: Dr Sin Yong sets the interval for the next facial, usually every few weeks, to match your skin rather than a fixed schedule.

By skin type

Facial treatment in Singapore: which facial for which skin type

Skin type decides more than which facial is chosen. It also decides what is left out of it: the acid strength, how much extraction is done, whether heat is used and how soon the next session should be. The table summarises how facials at IN Eternity Clinic are usually matched, before the doctor adjusts for what the examination shows.

Skin typeUsual first choiceWhat is adjusted or avoided
Oily, congestedHydrafacialSalicylic step kept; extraction of ready comedones only
Dry or dehydratedLDM ultrasound facial or Triple Hydrating LDM HydrofacialStrong acids left out; hydration layered
Sensitive or rosacea-proneTriple Hydrating LDM HydrofacialNo heat, no forceful extraction; deferred during a flare
Acne-prone with active spotsHydrafacial alongside medical acne treatmentInflamed spots and cysts not squeezed
Pigment-prone or melasmaHydrating facial or the needle-free Deep Synergy BoosterHeat and aggressive exfoliation avoided
Thin, tired or post-acneRejuran (an injectable, not a true facial)Numbing used; not in the week before an event

Combination skin, oily in the centre and dry on the cheeks, is common in Singapore’s humidity. It is often treated zone by zone in a single session, with more cleansing and extraction on the nose and chin and gentler hydration on the cheeks.

Skin type check

How to tell your skin type before you book

A quick self-check helps, but it can mislead. Skin that looks shiny by midday and shows clogged pores on the nose is usually oily or combination. Skin that feels tight within an hour of cleansing is dry or dehydrated. Skin that stings with new products, flushes with heat or spicy food, or reddens easily is sensitive, and persistent redness on the cheeks may be rosacea.

The catch is that oily skin can also be dehydrated, especially after harsh cleansers or acne treatment, and what looks like acne may be fungal folliculitis or perioral dermatitis. Brown patches that darken in the sun may be melasma, which changes how much heat and exfoliation is safe. This is why the skin is examined before a facial is chosen, and why the plan can change from one visit to the next.

Myths and facts

Common myths, answered

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How often should I have a medical facial?

For most people every four to six weeks works as maintenance, roughly in step with skin turnover. Reactive or dehydrated skin may start with a short, closer course and then space out. Dr Sin Yong sets the interval after seeing how your skin responds, rather than selling a fixed number of sessions.

Can I have a facial during an acne breakout?

Often, yes, with adjustments. Blackheads and whiteheads can be cleared, but inflamed nodules and cysts are not squeezed. If acne is active, the facial is usually paired with medical treatment, because a facial alone does not address the causes of acne.

Which medical facial suits me before an event?

Hydrafacial and the LDM facials are the usual choices, because redness after them is mild and brief. They are ideally done a few days before the event. Rejuran is not ideal in the final week, because small bumps and occasional bruising can take a few days to settle.

Is Rejuran a facial?

Not in the usual sense. Rejuran is a polynucleotide product injected into the skin with fine needles under numbing cream. It is often marketed as a facial, but it is a medical injectable and is assessed and given by the doctor.

How much does a medical facial cost in Singapore?

Cost depends on which facial suits your skin, whether add-on boosters or extraction are needed, and whether it is part of a course. Injectable options such as Rejuran sit in a different range from non-injectable facials. The plan and its cost are explained after assessment.

Can a medical facial be combined with laser treatment?

Yes, and timing matters. A Hydrafacial before a laser course can prepare congested skin, while the LDM facials are often used after laser or microneedling to calm and hydrate. Strong exfoliation is not done on the same day as laser. Dr Sin Yong sequences them for you.

Which facial suits combination skin?

Combination skin usually does well with a facial that can be adjusted zone by zone, such as Hydrafacial with more extraction on the nose and chin and gentler hydration on the cheeks. If the cheeks are reactive, the Triple Hydrating LDM Hydrofacial may suit better. The choice depends on which zone is causing the most trouble, which is assessed first.

Can I have a medical facial while pregnant?

Often yes, with changes. Gentle hydrating facials are generally suitable. Some acid steps, such as salicylic acid peels, are usually left out, and injectable treatments such as Rejuran are deferred until after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tell the clinic you are pregnant when booking, so the facial is planned around it.

Can a facial shrink large pores?

A facial can make pores look smaller for a time by clearing congestion and improving hydration, but it cannot change pore size, which is set largely by genetics, oil production and skin ageing. Where enlarged pores are the main concern, treatments that work deeper in the skin, such as laser or RF microneedling, are discussed at assessment.

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IN Eternity Clinic, 9 Scotts Road, #12-01 Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210. By appointment with Medical Director Dr Sin Yong. Monday to Saturday, 11am to 8pm. WhatsApp or call +65 8815 3008.

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These sources describe mechanisms and general evidence. They are not a promise of any individual result; suitability is decided at an in-person assessment.

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