LDM Treatment Results, Sessions and Side Effects: What to Expect

12 Nov LDM Treatment Results, Sessions and Side Effects: What to Expect

By Dr Rachel Ho | Aesthetic Doctor, Founder, The Skin Longevity Clinic, Singapore

Medically reviewed by Dr Rachel Ho, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (ENT), 12 November 2026.

Dr Rachel Ho is an aesthetic doctor and the founder of The Skin Longevity Clinic. She holds an MBBS from the National University of Singapore, the MRCS (Edinburgh) and a Master of Medicine, with more than 16 years of clinical experience spanning facial reconstructive surgery and aesthetic medicine. Her work has been featured in Vogue Singapore, Harper’s Bazaar, CNA Lifestyle and The Straits Times. She also writes about skincare science at drrachelho.com.

This guide covers what changes after LDM, how many sessions are usual for each concern, the side effects, and what affects the cost. For what LDM is and how it works, see LDM treatment in Singapore.

LDM results are mainly calmer, better hydrated skin. It is not a lifting or scar treatment.

LDM treatment results: what changes

After one session, most patients notice that their skin feels calmer, softer and more hydrated. The changes in the studies built up over a course of treatment.

LDM before and after: what to look for

The clinic does not publish before-and-after photos. Changes to look for:

• less redness;
• less tightness and flaking;
• makeup sitting better;
• fewer stinging episodes with skincare.

Lines, sagging, scars and brown spots do not change in a meaningful way with LDM.

How many LDM sessions are needed?

LDM on the face, body and scalp

LDM is used on the face, the body and the scalp at the clinic.

• Body: the evidence is the cellulite study above, plus a small trial in which LDM added to fat-dissolving injections gave more volume reduction than the injections alone (Tausch 2015).
• Scalp and hair loss: LDM is used on the scalp as part of the clinic’s hair loss treatment plans. It is gentle, uses no needles and has no downtime, so it can be repeated alongside other hair loss treatments. No human studies of LDM for hair loss have been published yet.

LDM treatment side effects

• The published studies reported no significant side effects (Kim 2021; Chervinskaya 2024; Chervinskaya 2025; Ahn 2024).
• Possible effects: brief warmth or pinkness, and a reaction to the gel in very sensitive skin.
• There is no downtime. Makeup can usually go on the same day.
• Tell the clinic first if you are pregnant, have an implanted electronic device, or have broken skin, an infection or a cold sore in the area.

Does LDM work?

For hydration, redness, acne support and recovery, small studies show measurable change. For lifting, wrinkles, scars and pigment, there is no evidence, and other treatments are used. Most of the studies are small, and several involve the device maker, so results vary between patients.

LDM treatment cost in Singapore: what affects it

The clinic does not list prices online. The cost depends on:

• the area treated (face, body or scalp);
• whether LDM is a stand-alone session or part of a procedure plan;
• the number of sessions in a course;
• whether a doctor’s consultation is needed first, for acne, rosacea, eczema or melasma.

Ask for the full plan before booking. A single session priced low is not the same as a course.

FAQs: LDM treatment results and sessions

How long do LDM results last?

The feeling of hydration after one session lasts days to weeks. In the acne and cellulite studies, improvement was still present at follow-up.

When will I see LDM results?

Comfort and hydration are often noticed straight away. Changes in acne and redness built up over several weekly sessions in the studies.

Are there side effects from LDM?

None significant were reported in the published studies. Brief warmth or pinkness is possible.

Is LDM worth it?

It is worth it if the skin is dry, red, reactive or recovering. It is not the right choice for lifting, scars or pigmentation.

How often can I do LDM?

Weekly during a course, then as maintenance. The plan depends on the skin.

Is LDM treatment in Singapore the same as in Korea?

The technology is the same. Korean clinics often add it routinely after lasers. Here it is added when the skin needs it.

LDM assessments take place at Scotts Medical Center, 9 Scotts Road. Appointments can be booked through the contact page or by calling +65 6514 2688.

References

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2. Chervinskaya IG, Gaidash NV, Kruglikov IL. Triple-frequency ultrasound in the treatment of mild-to-severe acne vulgaris. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025;24(2):e16672. doi:10.1111/jocd.16672 (PMID 39552138) https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16672
3. Chervinskaya I, Kuprina NI, Kruglikov I. Triple-frequency ultrasound in treatment of cellulite. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2024;17:2779-2794. doi:10.2147/CCID.S488977 (PMID 39660032) https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S488977
4. Ahn TH, et al. Dual-frequency ultrasound for reduction of perilesional edema and ecchymosis after rhinoseptoplasty. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024;23(3):830-838. doi:10.1111/jocd.16040 (PMID 37877460) https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16040
5. Tausch I, Kruglikov I. The benefit of dual-frequency ultrasound in patients treated by injection lipolysis. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2015;8(8):42-6. (PMID 26345611) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26345611/